FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS

EIN: 843393904 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BOZEMAN, MT

Total Revenue
$844,744
Total Expenses
$834,960
Total Assets
$58,684
Net Assets
$58,684
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
KEVIN ASSELIN
Phone
4069943310
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $845K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS (MSIP), WHICH IS AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM OF MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND SERVES THE POPULATION OF RESIDENTS IN THE 65-TOWN TOURING AREA ON THE FIVE-STATE SUMMER TOUR, AND K-12 STUDENTS IN MONTANA AND WYOMING SERVED BY SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS AND MONTANA SHAKES!FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS ALSO SUPPORTS MSIP THROUGH TWO DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS, A GIVING DAY CAMPAIGN, TWO IN-PERSON BENEFIT EVENTS, AND BY SECURING SEVERAL PROGRAM GRANTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $752,983 Revenue: $106,945

SUMMER TOUR: THE 12-WEEK SUMMER PARKS TOUR BROUGHT FREE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF HENRY V AND AS YOU LIKE IT TO RESIDENTS IN 65 COMMUNITIES, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 21,600 AUDIENCE MEMBERS...

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SUMMER TOUR: THE 12-WEEK SUMMER PARKS TOUR BROUGHT FREE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF HENRY V AND AS YOU LIKE IT TO RESIDENTS IN 65 COMMUNITIES, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 21,600 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ACROSS FIVE STATES (MT, ID, ND, WY, AND WA).FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS SUPPORTS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TOURING PROGRAM IN THE REGION THAT PRODUCES SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS, THE ONLY COMPANY THAT OFFERS ITS PERFORMANCES FREE TO THE PUBLIC, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL, AND THE ONLY COMPANY IN AMERICA REACHING AS EXTENSIVELY INTO RURAL AREAS. MONTANA AND ITS SURROUNDING STATES ARE LARGELY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED.THROUGH ALL THE PROGRAMS, FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS HELPS TO ADDRESS A COMMUNITY AND REGION-WIDE NEED FOR HIGH-QUALITY THEATRICAL PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH NOT MET BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. BY PROVIDING RELEVANT, POLISHED CLASSICAL PRODUCTIONS FREE OR AT A REASONABLE COST, AND BY BRINGING PERFORMANCES DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS ACROSS A FIVE-STATE REGION, MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS HELPS TO REDUCE THE BARRIERS OF COST, DISTANCE, AND PERCEPTION THAT MAY DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM EXPERIENCING LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE. EIGHTY PERCENT OF COMMUNITIES REACHED BY MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS HAVE POPULATIONS OF 10,000 OR FEWER. SIXTY-SEVEN PERCENT HAVE POPULATIONS OF 5,000 OR FEWER. WITHOUT SUPPORT FROM FRIENDS OF MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS, CITIZENS ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN WEST WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT MSIP, MONTANA SHAKES!, OR SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS PROVIDE.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,935 Revenue: $37,050

SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS: BROUGHT AN 80-MINUTE PRODUCTION OF RICHARD III TO 50 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS MT AND WY, PERFORMING FOR 10,548 STUDENTS AND 580 ADULTS. THE DAYLONG RESIDENCIES...

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SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS: BROUGHT AN 80-MINUTE PRODUCTION OF RICHARD III TO 50 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS MT AND WY, PERFORMING FOR 10,548 STUDENTS AND 580 ADULTS. THE DAYLONG RESIDENCIES INCLUDED THE PERFORMANCE, A Q&A SESSION, AND A SELECTION OF PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO FURTHER EXPLORE THE PLAY, PROVIDE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES IN THEATRICAL DISCIPLINES, AND SUPPORT THE ARTS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE/LITERATURE CURRICULUM.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,787 Revenue: $57,913

MONTANA SHAKES!: ADAPTED FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, SHAKES! ENGAGES THE YOUNGEST AUDIENCES IN SHAKESPEARE AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE MOST RECEPTIVE TO LEARNING. THE 2025 TOUR BROUGHT FAITHFUL FRIENDS, AN...

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MONTANA SHAKES!: ADAPTED FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, SHAKES! ENGAGES THE YOUNGEST AUDIENCES IN SHAKESPEARE AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE MOST RECEPTIVE TO LEARNING. THE 2025 TOUR BROUGHT FAITHFUL FRIENDS, AN ADAPTATION OF SHAKESPEARE'S THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, TO 60 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MT AND WY. THE INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOPS REACHED 10,953 STUDENTS AND 881 ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $630,839
Program Service Revenue $201,908
Investment Income $47
Other Revenue $11,950
TOTAL REVENUE $844,744

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $718,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $6,112
Program Expenses $807,705
Other Expenses $116,960
TOTAL EXPENSES $834,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $844,744 $771,013 +0.1%
Expenses $834,960 $791,238 +0.1%
Net Income $9,784 $-20,225 -1.5%
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
6
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
200

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
4
$342,332
Total Directors
6
$342,332
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN ASSELIN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $9,570 $121,485
RILEY O'TOOLE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $9,570 $83,650
CARRIE WINTERSTEEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $15,397 $75,957
HANNAH JACOBSMA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $12,020 $61,240
JEFF NEHRING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WHYEL DIRECTOR 0.50
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 $844,744 $834,960 $58,684 $9,784
2024 $771,013 $791,238 $48,667 $-20,225
2023 $612,795 $603,163 $68,892 $9,632
2022 $332,922 $295,654 $59,260 $37,268
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