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Optimist Theatre Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI

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Total revenue

$129K

Total expenses

$172K

Net assets

$19K

Grants received

$289K

37 grants

EIN

391769252

Tax year

2024

Mission

Free Shakespeare in the Park productions offered in public parks primarily in the greater Milwaukee area.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$126K
Program service revenue$3K
Investment income—
Other revenue—
Total revenue$129K

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$43K
Fundraising—
Other expenses$35K
Total expenses$172K
Total assets$19K
Net assets$19K

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

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President

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

{"_":"Michelle Young","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Vice President

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

{"_":"Emiliio DeTorre","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board member

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

{"_":"Tyler Hull","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board Member

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

{"_":"Azeeza Islam","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board Member

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

{"_":"Ronald Fry","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board Member

Board

—

3 hrs/wk

{"_":"Debra Fabian","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board Member

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

{"_":"Susan Fry","attributes":{"referenceDocumentName":"CompensationExplanation"}}

Board Member

Board

—

4 hrs/wk

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$30K
To support Shakespeare in the Park
2024
GARDNER FOUNDATION
$3K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2024
GREEN BAY PACKERS FOUNDATION
$3K
OPTIMIST PRESENTS: SHAKESPEARE IN THE CITY
2024
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING 2024
2023
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$15K
To support Shakespeare in the Park
2023
RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD
$10K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
$8K
SEASONAL PROGRAM FUNDS
2023
BERT L AND PATRICIA S STEIGLEDER CHARITABLE
$5K
SCHOLARSHIP
2023
MAIHAUGEN FOUNDATION INC AGENCY 1045002262
$3K
HUMANITARIAN
2023
MAX FUND INC
$3K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2023
EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC
$200
TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES
2023
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
$25K
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2022 - TWELFTH NIGHT
2022
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$15K
To support Shakespeare in the Park
2022
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
$9K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
2022
BERT L AND PATRICIA S STEIGLEDER CHARITABLE
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
GARDNER FOUNDATION
$3K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
MAIHAUGEN FOUNDATION INC AGENCY 1045002262
$3K
HUMANITARIAN
2022
MAX FUND INC
$2K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
DOROTHY INBUSCH FOUNDATION INC
$1K
2023 PRODUCTION COSTS
2022
EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION
$1K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
$9K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
2021
GREEN BAY PACKERS FOUNDATION
$3K
OPTIMIST THEATRE'S SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK BUILDS A MOBILE SET TO DIRECTLY SERVE DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA
2021
GARDNER FOUNDATION
$3K
OPERATING EXPENSES
2021
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
$25K
PERFORMING ARTS OPERATIONS
2020
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$10K
To support Shakespeare in the Park
2020
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
$8K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
2020
ADAPTIVE COMMUNITY APPROACH PROGRAM
$7K
TO SUPPORT THEATRE PERFORMANCE
2020
BERT L AND PATRICIA S STEIGLEDER CHARITABLE
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
GARDNER FOUNDATION
$3K
PROGRAM SERVICES
2020
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC
$200
TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES
2020
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
$8K
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING
2019
BERT L AND PATRICIA S STEIGLEDER CHARITABLE
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
GREEN BAY PACKERS FOUNDATION
$3K
OPTIMIST THEATRE'S SHAKESPEARE INSPIRES: STORIES FROM THE CITY"
2018
GARDNER FOUNDATION
$2K
PROGRAM
2018
PLUNKETT FAMILY FOUNDATION
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$16K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$289K from 16 funders · 37 grants · 2017–2024

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

$90K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

$70K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

United Performing Arts Fund Inc

$34K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Bert L And Patricia S Steigleder Charitable

$18K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Gardner Foundation

$14K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Richard And Ethel Herzfeld

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Green Bay Packers Foundation

$9K · 3 grants · 2018–2024

Details

EIN391769252
NTEE codeA65M
Subsection03
Ruling date1993-11
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