IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC

EIN: 471851625 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$426,271
Total Expenses
$849,444
Total Assets
$48,504
Net Assets
$-79,084
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LAYNE HOLLEY
Phone
3019616060
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $426K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $849K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 99% operating deficit.

Mission

IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON, DC, INC. EMPOWERS ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE AND IDENTITY THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $697,127 Revenue: $238,475

IMAGINATION STAGE, WASHINGTON DC'S LEADING CHILDREN'S THEATRE ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO SERVING ALL CHILDREN THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND ARTISTICALLY RIGOROUS PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES...

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IMAGINATION STAGE, WASHINGTON DC'S LEADING CHILDREN'S THEATRE ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO SERVING ALL CHILDREN THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND ARTISTICALLY RIGOROUS PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE ACROSS ALL 8 WARDS TO 3,930 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS) AND DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS, ELIMINATING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ACCESS.IN ADDITION TO PERFORMANCES, IMAGINATION STAGE DELIVERS IN-SCHOOL AND OUTSIDE-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND EXTENDED RESIDENCIES THAT INTEGRATE THEATRE INTO CLASSROOM LEARNING, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS TO SUPPORT ARTS-BASED INSTRUCTION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THEATRE FOR CHANGE, WHICH USES THEATRE AND FACILITATED DISCUSSION TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN EXPLORING SOCIAL ISSUES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH HAS IDENTIFIED INCREASES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE AS POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE COMPANY'S PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, IMAGINATION STAGE SUPPORTS THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF DC PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, HELPING TO CULTIVATE COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, AND COLLABORATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $185,871
Program Service Revenue $238,475
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,925
TOTAL REVENUE $426,271

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $594,686
Fundraising Expenses $75,478
Program Expenses $697,127
Other Expenses $254,758
TOTAL EXPENSES $849,444

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $426,271 $576,337 -0.3%
Expenses $849,444 $392,369 +1.2%
Net Income $-423,173 $183,968 -3.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
13

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
8
$149,680
Total Directors
15
$149,680
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANNE LAMPARTER CHIEF ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING OFFICER 10.00
Officer Director
$26,035 $3,067 $133,242
LAYNE HOLLEY AS OF NOV 2024 CHIEF MANAGING OFFICER 10.00
Officer Director
$3,288 $0 $16,438
YASEMIN WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAQUEL CARSON PRESIDENT ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IVAN LANIER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHELSEY CHRISTENSEN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE FOGEL MEMBER/FOUNDER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET STANFORD MEMBER/FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN BENNING-WILLIAMS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE TOLLIVER BURNS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON FINK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARNIQUE HEATH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR MOLA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLE FRANCIS REYNOLDS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WEINER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $426,271 $849,444 $48,504 $-423,173
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $536,832 $505,834 $160,121 $30,998
2022 $580,728 $553,377 $198,481 $27,351
2021 $348,530 $287,831 $127,605 $60,699
2020 $522,724 $477,211 $51,073 $45,513
2019 $437,944 $326,603 $58,415 $111,341
2018 $360,513 $267,545 $56,986 $92,968
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