EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY

EIN: 800858285 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL

Total Revenue
$2,554,602
Total Expenses
$2,268,819
Total Assets
$1,188,477
Net Assets
$1,153,670
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
JASON HEDDEN
Phone
8506840323
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

ECTC OPERATES AS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 SERVING OKALOOSA, WALTON AND BAY COUNTIES IN FLORIDA WITH A MISSION TO ENRICH AND ENTERTAIN THE EMERALD COAST COMMUNITY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL THEATRE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,731,029 Revenue: $1,386,000

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED SEVEN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING MUSICALS, COMEDIES, AND DRAMAS. PRODUCTIONS EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS...

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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED SEVEN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING MUSICALS, COMEDIES, AND DRAMAS. PRODUCTIONS EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, AND TECHNICIANS, PROVIDING PAID OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS WHILE DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY LIVE THEATRE TO THE COMMUNITY. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING SERVED APPROXIMATELY 16,365 ATTENDEES, WITH 30% TRAVELING FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL MARKET. PRODUCTIONS TOOK PLACE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S 17,600 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY AT GRAND BOULEVARD IN MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL THEATRE IN THE TRI-COUNTY REGION OF WALTON, OKALOOSA, AND BAY COUNTIES.

Program 2

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SERVING OVER 850 STUDENT REGISTRANTS AGES 5-18. PROGRAMS INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WEEKEND WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SERVING OVER 850 STUDENT REGISTRANTS AGES 5-18. PROGRAMS INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WEEKEND WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH PRODUCTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE SKILL LEVELS: MINI PLAYERS (AGES 5-7), LITTLE AND BIG PLAYERS (ELEMENTARY), TEEN PLAYERS (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL), AND A PRE-PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR COMPANY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES JUNIOR THESPIAN TROUPE #89447, WHICH COMPETES AT THE STATE LEVEL. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DEVELOPS CONFIDENCE, LITERACY, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST FLORIDA.

Program 3

THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED LITERATURE-BASED THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PRODUCTIONS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND FAMILY AUDIENCES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,400 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY. TYA...

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THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED LITERATURE-BASED THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PRODUCTIONS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND FAMILY AUDIENCES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,400 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY. TYA ATTENDEES WERE STUDENTS ATTENDING ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS FROM OVER 25 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS TO TITLE I SCHOOLS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY. TYA PROGRAMMING EXTENDS ARTS EDUCATION ACCESS TO STUDENTS IN WALTON, OKALOOSA, BAY, AND HOLMES COUNTIES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXTENDED ACROSS THE COUNTY WITH OVER 20 FREE PERFORMANCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,124,775
Program Service Revenue $1,382,643
Investment Income $3,357
Other Revenue $43,827
TOTAL REVENUE $2,554,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $591,506
Fundraising Expenses $196,717
Program Expenses $1,731,029
Other Expenses $1,677,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,268,819

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,554,602 $2,013,183 +0.3%
Expenses $2,268,819 $2,007,241 +0.1%
Net Income $285,783 $5,942 +47.1%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$112,354
Total Directors
8
$189,227
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NATHANAEL FISHER PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO 50.00
Officer Director
$112,354 $0 $112,354
ANNA FISHER ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTO 50.00
Director
$76,873 $0 $76,873
JASON HEDDEN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY BRADY DIRECTOR AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE HALL DIRECTOR AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA OROPRESA CARROLL DIRECTOR AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HAUGEN DIRECTOR AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY MAUER TREASURER 5.00
Officer 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 $2,554,602 $2,268,819 $1,188,477 $285,783
2024 $2,013,183 $2,007,241 $889,967 $5,942
2023 $1,780,621 $1,704,576 $907,093 $76,045
2022 $1,713,398 $1,458,398 $848,624 $255,000
2021 $1,487,944 $1,145,932 $572,101 $342,012
2020 $1,393,789 $1,388,617 $224,394 $5,172
2019 $1,216,933 $1,039,439 $226,673 $177,494
2018 $1,000,499 $974,498 $42,029 $26,001
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