Fuse Theatre Ensemble

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shareen Jackson

Phone

9714008276

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Fuse Theatre Ensemble, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $230K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

?Fuse Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to producing paradigm-shifting theatre that centers marginalized voices, particularly those of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their mission emphasizes creating community and understanding through innovative performances that challenge audiences to exit their comfort zones. They prioritize representation by ensuring that stories about marginalized groups are told by those within those communities. Additionally, Fuse focuses on maximizing funds that go directly to artists, highlighting the importance of the people involved in the art over material expenses.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $42,750 Revenue: $47,270

In 2024, Fuse Theatre Ensemble undertook a new program service by serving as the fiscal sponsor for the Oregon Origins Project. Through this sponsorship, Fuse provided administrative and financial...

In 2024, Fuse Theatre Ensemble undertook a new program service by serving as the fiscal sponsor for the Oregon Origins Project. Through this sponsorship, Fuse provided administrative and financial oversight to support the project's mission-aligned activities. The fiscal sponsorship enabled the Oregon Origins Project to operate under Fuse's tax-exempt status while advancing artistic work that aligns with Fuse's commitment to promoting diverse and marginalized voices through theatre and performance.

Program 2

Expenses: $15,495 Revenue: $8,040

Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced Blonde on a Bum Trip, an original musical about Candy Darling, a transgender icon and Warhol superstar. The project advanced Fuse?s mission to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices...

Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced Blonde on a Bum Trip, an original musical about Candy Darling, a transgender icon and Warhol superstar. The project advanced Fuse?s mission to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices through theatre, employing artists, crew, and community partners to bring the production to the stage.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,216 Revenue: $26,080

Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced A New Brain, a musical by William Finn that explores themes of illness, creativity, and resilience. The production supported Fuse?s mission by highlighting...

Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced A New Brain, a musical by William Finn that explores themes of illness, creativity, and resilience. The production supported Fuse?s mission by highlighting underrepresented experiences through compelling storytelling and by fostering community engagement with issues of health, identity, and artistic expression. Program expenses included artist compensation, production materials, venue costs, and marketing.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $178,075

Program Service Revenue $52,114

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $230,189

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,750

Salaries & Benefits $140,046

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $130,261

Other Expenses $60,750

TOTAL EXPENSES $243,546

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$230,189	$167,286	+0.4%
Expenses	$243,546	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-13,357	$167,286	-1.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Shareen Jackson	President	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Mura	Vice President	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rusty Tennant	Artistic Director	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jane Comer	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sam Little	Treasurer	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mikki Gillette	Secretary	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Cino	Board Member	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Murphy Ruckman	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara King	Board Member	0	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
2024	$230,189	$243,546	$46,667	$-13,357