NASHVILLE ACADEMY THEATRE AND NASH… - Form 990 Financial Data

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1949

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERNEST NOLAN

Phone

6152549103

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

NASHVILLE ACADEMY THEATRE AND NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE ASSOC, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE IS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY PROVIDING THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE WITH EXTRAORDINARY SHARED THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE IMAGINATION, DEVELOP CREATIVITY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,424,949 Revenue: $534,276

PERFORMANCE SERIES - THE PERFORMANCE SERIES SERVES ALL-AGES THROUGH SCHOOL MATINEES AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. AS NASHVILLE'S MOST ESTABLISHED AND BROAD-BASED THEATRE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS, WEEKDAY...

PERFORMANCE SERIES - THE PERFORMANCE SERIES SERVES ALL-AGES THROUGH SCHOOL MATINEES AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. AS NASHVILLE'S MOST ESTABLISHED AND BROAD-BASED THEATRE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS, WEEKDAY MATINEES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND SCHOOLS' ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULA WHILE ALSO STIMULATING STUDENTS' CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. THE EXPERIENCE IS AUGMENTED WITH SHOW-SPECIFIC MATERIALS GIVEN TO TEACHERS IN ORDER TO HELP INTEGRATE NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE (NCT) PERFORMANCES INTO THE CLASSROOM, WHILE TEACHERS ARE ALSO INVITED TO COMPLIMENTARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS TO PREVIEW EACH PLAY AND PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DEMONSTRATING SHOW-SPECIFIC LESSON PLANS. PUBLIC PERFORMANCES ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS FOR A MODEST ADMISSION PRICE, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO CONNECT THROUGH THE STORIES BEING TOLD ON STAGE.

Program 2

Expenses: $674,035 Revenue: $831,494

DRAMA SCHOOL - NCT OFFERS YEAR-ROUND THEATRE CLASSES AND DRAMA PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 3 TO 18. THE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE SMALL IN SIZE...

DRAMA SCHOOL - NCT OFFERS YEAR-ROUND THEATRE CLASSES AND DRAMA PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 3 TO 18. THE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE SMALL IN SIZE, OFFERING A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM THAT CELEBRATES THE INDIVIDUAL SUCCESSES OF EACH STUDENT, WHILE ENCOURAGING GROWTH IN CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION, AND THEATRE SKILLS. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO BE INCLUSIVE FOR CHILDREN AT VARYING STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND NCT HAS BECOME KNOWN AS A RECREATIONAL OUTLET FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $821,373

Program Service Revenue $1,381,598

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $62,707

TOTAL REVENUE $2,265,678

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $58,083

Salaries & Benefits $1,533,396

Fundraising Expenses $283,050

Program Expenses $2,098,984

Other Expenses $1,134,535

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,726,014

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$2,265,678	$2,754,599	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,726,014	$2,154,910	+0.3%
Net Income	$-460,336	$599,689	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

200

Volunteers

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

$82,046

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ERNEST NOLAN	EXEC ARTISTI	40.00	Officer	$78,563	$3,483	$82,046
PERRI DUGARD OWENS	CHAIR-BOARD	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY WILLOUGHBY BRYANT	VICE CHAIR -	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARESSE SMALL	SECRETARY -	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOYCE MCDANIEL	TREASURER -	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT CHINN	MEMBER AT LA	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE ESKIND	MEMBER AT LA	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA PERRY	MEMBER AT LA	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM HONIBALL	MEMBER AT LA	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA BAKER	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAUNA BILLINGSLEY	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA BAXT CLEMMONS	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REUBEN COOPWOOD	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORENA CUPID	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LASALLE CHAPMAN-CURRY	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KACY FABIE	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANDY STRICKLAND FLOYD	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE FRIEDMAN	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN R HAYES	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRETCHEN JAMES	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID JONES	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLIE MANN	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN-NEE SHEATS MATHING	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE LAY MILLER	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAEL FUENTES-MOLINA	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAJ K PATNAIK	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY PEARL	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRAYTE PETERS	LIFETIME-BOA	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN SEXTON	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAM SHERIDAN	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM SHULMAN	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNETTE SISSON	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY SLATTERY	LIFETIME-BOA	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIE SUEING	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD TATUM	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH WARREN	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYME M YEO	BOARD OF TRU	2.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,265,678	$2,726,014	$3,604,449	$-460,336
2022	$2,754,599	$2,154,910	$4,204,596	$599,689
2021	$1,668,132	$1,242,942	$3,623,501	$425,190
2020	$1,587,927	$1,889,607	$3,186,120	$-301,680
2019	$1,925,745	$2,401,987	$3,396,042	$-476,242
2018	$1,673,438	$2,067,679	$3,536,656	$-394,241

NASHVILLE ACADEMY THEATRE AND NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE ASSOC