STAGES ST LOUIS

EIN: 431434156 501(c)(3)

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Total Revenue
$5,102,243
Total Expenses
$6,143,489
Total Assets
$4,260,357
Net Assets
$1,053,482
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
ANDREW KUHLMAN
Phone
6365305959
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STAGES ST LOUIS, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

STAGES ST. LOUIS IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND ADVANCING THE ART FORM OF MUSICAL THEATRE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. THE MISSON OF THE STAGES PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY IS TO INSPIRE PASSION, CREATIVITY, AND CURIOSITY IN STUDENTS OF ALL AGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,242,996 Revenue: $2,731,120

PROGRAM 1 - MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONSSTAGES ST. LOUIS HAS PRODUCED BROADWAY-QUALITY MUSICAL THEATRE SINCE 1987. THE MAINSTAGE SEASON RUNS FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER AND FEATURES THREE MUSICALS WITH...

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PROGRAM 1 - MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONSSTAGES ST. LOUIS HAS PRODUCED BROADWAY-QUALITY MUSICAL THEATRE SINCE 1987. THE MAINSTAGE SEASON RUNS FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER AND FEATURES THREE MUSICALS WITH 39 PERFORMANCES EACH. AUDITIONS ARE HELD IN ST. LOUIS AND NEW YORK ANNUALLY TO ENSURE STAGES HIRES THE MOST DIVERSE AND TALENTED CASTS POSSIBLE. NOTABLY, STAGES IS PROUD TO BE THE TOP EMPLOYER OF LOCAL, UNION ACTORS IN ST. LOUIS, PROVIDING 450 UNION WORK WEEKS ANNUALLY. STAGES MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS REACH NEARLY 50,000 PATRONS EVERY SEASON, WITH AUDIENCE MEMBERS FROM MORE THAN 235 CITIES ACROSS 33 STATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $931,338 Revenue: $362,526

PROGRAM 2 PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMYTHE STAGES PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY (SPAA) WAS CREATED IN 2004 TO BRING PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ST. LOUIS STUDENTS. THE SPAA IS THE ONLY...

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PROGRAM 2 PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMYTHE STAGES PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY (SPAA) WAS CREATED IN 2004 TO BRING PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ST. LOUIS STUDENTS. THE SPAA IS THE ONLY LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CONNECTED TO A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY. SPAA EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACH MORE THAN 5,000 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EVERY YEAR, WITH MORE THAN 2,500 STUDENTS RECEIVING DIRECT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. THE SPAA WILL NOT TURN A STUDENT AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL NEED, PROVIDING MORE THAN $30,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND UNDERWRITING ANNUALLY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,002,088
Program Service Revenue $3,040,361
Investment Income $6,509
Other Revenue $53,285
TOTAL REVENUE $5,102,243

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $232,351
Salaries & Benefits $3,112,565
Fundraising Expenses $459,140
Program Expenses $5,174,334
Other Expenses $2,798,573
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,143,489

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,102,243 $5,932,455 -0.1%
Expenses $6,143,489 $7,397,082 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,041,246 $-1,464,627 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
271
Volunteers
110

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$119,467
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANGELA ADLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY AINSWORTH 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA BERNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY BROWN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY CARSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CATON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY DAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN ERHARDT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GIBBONS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERIL GORDON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON GORGEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HALE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNETTE HUEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON KEEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY KENT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERRY MOSBACHER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY RICH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SAKIYAMA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SAMUEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD SIMMONS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNNE TURLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY YOUNG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WHITE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK LANE EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW KUHLMAN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 40.00
Officer
$110,359 $9,108 $119,467
GAYLE SEAY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Highest
$103,411 $14,361 $117,772
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,102,243 $6,143,489 $4,260,357 $-1,041,246
2022 $5,932,455 $7,397,082 $5,807,708 $-1,464,627
2021 $6,807,370 $4,302,467 $7,559,436 $2,504,903
2020 $2,784,399 $2,343,775 $5,581,683 $440,624
2019 $6,743,071 $4,891,160 $5,896,391 $1,851,911
2018 $4,351,955 $4,627,970 $3,833,469 $-276,015
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