DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $388K · expenses $510K · assets $76K
- EIN
- 36-4535637
- Address
- 4 S POPLAR ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5009
- Website
- www.delshakes.org
- NTEE code
- A60
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2004
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Inspired by Shakespeare's creative vision and the broad societal mix of audiences of his era, Delaware Shakespeare Festival brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Ghant | Producing Artistic Director | 2023-2025 | $70,885 | $122,385 | 1 |
| David Stradley (former) | Former Producing Artistic Director (Resigned) | 2014-2023 | $56,996 | $253,496 | 1 |
| Robert Tombari (former) | Managing Director (Resigned) | 2023-2024 | $41,071 | $42,571 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
38 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Guarino | Board Member | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ellen Cappard | Board Member | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Acting Board President | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| George H Watson | Treasurer | 2020-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Mills | Board Member | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matthew Kinservik | Board Member | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mari Pack | Board Member | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stefan Tuomanen Masure | Board Member | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ (former) | Board President | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alfred Lance (former) | Vice President | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Matthews (former) | Secretary | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Achille Scache (former) | Board Member | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| S Todd Townsend (former) | Vice President | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Guariano (former) | Treasurer | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez (former) | Board Member | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matt Sullivan (former) | Board Member | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marilyn Whittington (former) | Board Member | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mildred Ortega (former) | Board Member | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Robleto (former) | Treasurer | 2014-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Danni Van Drew-Dick (former) | Vice President | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carey Corbin (former) | Board Member | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Faith Melsinger-Petit (former) | Board Member | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Adarve (former) | Board Member | 2017-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Todd Townsend (former) | Board Member | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy B Lynch (former) | PRESIDENT | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Renata B Kowalczyk (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Mecca (former) | TREASURER | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dorothy R Jacobson (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles Conway (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laurel Riegel (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Blake Rohrbacher (former) | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jason Scott (former) | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sally Coonin (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matthew Wilson (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Molly Cahill Govern (former) | EMERITUS | 2014-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ivan Henderson (former) | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeffrey A Santoro (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2014-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan M Zellner (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $71K · 5 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Ghant | Producing Artistic Director | 40 | $64,885 | $0 | $6,000 | $70,885 | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Acting Board President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George H Watson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guarino | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ellen Cappard | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matthew Kinservik | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Mills | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mari Pack | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stefan Tuomanen Masure | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $91K · 4 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Ghant | Producing Artistic Director | 40 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| Robert Tombari | Managing Director (Resigned) | 40 | $41,071 | $0 | $0 | $41,071 | 1 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ | Board President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alfred Lance | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guarino | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ellen Cappard | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George H Watson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Mills | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 13 people listed · 3 paid, $60K · 6 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stradley | Former Producing Artistic Director (Resigned) | 40 | $56,996 | $0 | $0 | $56,996 | 1 |
| Mariah Ghant | Artistic Director | 20 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | 1 |
| Robert Tombari | Managing Director | 20 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | 1 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| S Todd Townsend | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guariano | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Watson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Whittington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 4 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stradley | Producing Artistic Director | 40 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| S Todd Townsend | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guariano | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mildred Ortega | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Watson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Whittington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 5 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stradley | Producing Artistic Director | 40 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| Julie Russ | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| S Todd Townsend | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Robleto | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guariano | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mildred Ortega | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Watson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Whittington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $36K · 3 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Stradley | Producing Artistic Director | 40 | $35,600 | $0 | $0 | $35,600 | 1 |
| Julie Russ | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danni Van Drew-Dick | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Robleto | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Carey Corbin | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Susan Guariano | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Faith Melsinger-Petit | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Laura Adarve | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Todd Townsend | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| George Watson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Whittington | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $31K · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID STRADLEY | PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO | 40 | $30,900 | $0 | $0 | $30,900 | 1 |
| NANCY B LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENATA B KOWALCZYK | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN MECCA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ACHILLE SCACHE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOROTHY R JACOBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES CONWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAUREL RIEGEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG ROBLETO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BLAKE ROHRBACHER | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON SCOTT | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY COONIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA ADARVE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATTHEW WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MOLLY CAHILL GOVERN | EMERITUS | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IVAN HENDERSON | ADVISORY COUNCIL | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $30K · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID STRADLEY | PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | 1 |
| NANCY B LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY C COONIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN MECCA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES CONWAY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOROTHY R JACOBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RENATA B KOWALCZYK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAUREL RIEGEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG ROBLETO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BLAKE ROHRBACHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY B LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY COONIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN MECCA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES CONWAY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG ROBLETO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BLAKE ROHRBACHER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY A SANTORO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID STRADLEY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/BOARD ME | 25 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOROTHY R JACOBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY B LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY COONIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN MECCA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES CONWAY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG ROBLETO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BLAKE ROHRBACHER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY A SANTORO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID STRADLEY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER | 25 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN M ZELLNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MOLLY CAHILL GOVERN | EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $387,976 | $510,134 | $75,587 | $75,587 | $290,342 | $60,157 | $195,780 | 5 | 20 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $379,769 | $454,639 | $190,496 | $190,496 | $304,105 | $74,109 | $156,933 | 4 | 20 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $514,084 | $421,957 | $264,910 | $264,910 | $416,712 | $89,930 | $116,483 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $395,543 | $536,627 | $172,768 | $172,783 | $329,291 | $48,799 | $126,236 | 4 | 50 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $395,543 | $536,627 | $172,768 | $172,783 | $329,291 | $48,799 | $126,236 | 3 | 50 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $419,926 | $390,093 | $313,885 | $313,867 | $395,929 | $19,944 | $117,371 | 5 | 25 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $399,037 | $284,119 | $284,034 | $284,034 | $372,192 | $24,448 | $84,875 | 3 | 25 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $266,952 | $263,194 | $112,747 | $112,747 | $185,752 | $68,001 | $30,900 | 2 | 100 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $263,819 | $227,874 | $108,989 | $108,989 | $181,635 | $74,258 | $30,000 | 2 | 100 |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $165,020 | $146,620 | $73,369 | $73,044 | $86,975 | $68,179 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $136,475 | $118,500 | $54,644 | $54,644 | $56,919 | $73,139 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
17 grantors reported grants to this organization, $769,419 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGWOOD FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2015-2017, 2023 | 4 | $347,500 | 2023 | $87,500 | show |
| ARTS MIDWEST | Public charity | Exact | 2018-2021, 2023 | 5 | $87,000 | 2023 | $15,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016, 2018-2024 | 8 | $70,250 | 2024 | $11,650 | show |
| MID ATLANTIC ARTS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020-2021 | 2 | $69,500 | 2021 | $9,500 | show |
| DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2020 | 3 | $54,500 | 2020 | $31,500 | show |
| DELAWARE HUMANITIES COUNCIL | Public charity | Exact | 2009, 2019, 2021 | 3 | $32,900 | 2021 | $20,000 | show |
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2018 | 3 | $28,833 | 2018 | $10,601 | show |
| WELFARE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2023 | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 | $25,000 | show |
| THEATER LEAGUE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2025 | 3 | $15,000 | 2025 | $5,000 | show |
| CRESTLEA FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2020, 2024 | 2 | $12,500 | 2024 | $7,500 | show |
| LAFFEY-MCHUGH FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2020 | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 | $10,000 | show |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FDN OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 | $10,000 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2012-2020, 2022 | 17 | $3,953 | 2022 | $25 | show |
| TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2023 | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 | $1,000 | show |
| JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2021 | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 | $1,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $358 | 2023 | $69 | show |
| CHUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC” | 2019, 2023 | 2 | $125 | 2023 | $75 | show |
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| LES DELICES INC | OH | A60 | $478,951 | $475,406 | EXECUTIVE DI | $73,568 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL CORPORATION | NY | A60 | $344,365 | $388,295 | SECRETARY AND DIR OF OPERATIONS | $31,530 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| DEATH OF CLASSICAL INC | NY | A60 | $352,187 | $300,040 | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| STEEL CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL | PA | A60 | $215,164 | $239,842 | Interim Executive Director | $60,370 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| THEATRE AT THE CENTER INC | IN | A60 | $464,881 | $585,372 | Vice President | $1,801,642 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| M M A S INC | MA | A60 | $561,131 | $792,742 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $86,130 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| DANCING IN THE STREET INC | NY | A60 | $456,776 | $499,592 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $73,290 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| VALVERDE STAGE PRODUCTIONS INC | CA | A60 | $260,570 | $221,674 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| MENDOCINO PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY INC | CA | A60 | $232,960 | $358,077 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| MONTAVILLA JAZZ FESTIVAL | OR | A60 | $279,212 | $284,707 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $26,400 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| ROYAL PLAYERS INC | AR | A60 | $247,152 | $209,032 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| BRUKA THEATER OF THE SIERRA INC | NV | A60 | $213,157 | $238,731 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $28,620 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| HOT SUMMER JAZZ FESTIVAL | MN | A60 | $492,880 | $549,153 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $6,250 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| STAGEWORKS THEATRE GROUP INC | NJ | A60 | $622,215 | $690,554 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| STARRING BUFFALO INC | NY | A60 | $206,183 | $182,143 | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $15,000 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| CYT LAKE CHARLES INC | LA | A60 | $386,749 | $304,492 | Foundation Mgr. | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| DIVERSE WORKS INC | TX | A60 | $653,155 | $684,782 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $87,892 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $510,134 spent · pay $209,748 · grants $0 · events $8,103
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $199,793 | $199,793 | $0 | $0 | 39.2% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $195,780 | $65,260 | $65,260 | $65,260 | 38.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies and Materials | $22,737 | $21,305 | $222 | $1,210 | 4.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,160 | $9,245 | $7,915 | $0 | 3.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,968 | $4,656 | $4,656 | $4,656 | 2.7% | |
| Occupancy | $11,777 | $5,611 | $5,966 | $200 | 2.3% | |
| All other expenses | $9,269 | $2,473 | $6,768 | $28 | 1.8% | |
| Travel | $7,137 | $6,635 | $397 | $105 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $6,030 | $282 | $5,748 | $0 | 1.2% |
| Office expenses | $5,299 | $42 | $3,942 | $1,315 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $5,126 | $230 | $0 | $4,896 | 1.0% |
| Fees: management | $5,100 | $100 | $5,000 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $4,399 | $0 | $4,399 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $3,260 | $0 | $3,260 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $250 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $225 | - | - | $225 | 0.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $124 | $0 | $124 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $3,098 | $7,979 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $510,134 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $454,639 spent · pay $167,905 · grants $0 · events $2,148
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $162,895 | $157,545 | $3,900 | $1,450 | 35.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $156,933 | $62,701 | $47,026 | $47,206 | 34.5% | |
| All other expenses | $47,107 | $33,300 | $10,980 | $2,827 | 10.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,978 | $9,295 | $4,503 | $180 | 3.1% | |
| Occupancy | $13,727 | $8,701 | $5,026 | $0 | 3.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,972 | $4,389 | $3,292 | $3,291 | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $9,253 | $4,553 | $195 | $4,505 | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $8,231 | $4,833 | $2,897 | $501 | 1.8% |
| Travel | $7,125 | $5,099 | $2,026 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $6,842 | $4,034 | $2,029 | $779 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $4,078 | $1,383 | $2,695 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: management | $3,753 | $0 | $3,753 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,148 | $60 | $2,088 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,732 | $0 | $1,732 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $1,175 | $0 | $1,175 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $190 | $0 | $190 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $454,639 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $421,957 spent · pay $125,394 · grants $0 · events $1,018
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $177,159 | $151,784 | $25,225 | $150 | 42.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $116,483 | $29,948 | $86,535 | $0 | 27.6% | |
| All other expenses | $34,575 | $25,073 | $9,227 | $275 | 8.2% | |
| Fees: management | $15,906 | $0 | $15,906 | $0 | 3.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,727 | $10,041 | $3,686 | $0 | 3.3% | |
| Occupancy | $12,152 | $8,064 | $4,088 | $0 | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $8,911 | $0 | $8,911 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $8,783 | $5,295 | $3,344 | $144 | 2.1% |
| Insurance | $8,635 | $1,300 | $7,335 | $0 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $7,459 | $2,752 | $0 | $4,707 | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | In-Kind Expenses | $6,120 | $6,120 | $0 | $0 | 1.5% |
| Travel | $5,708 | $4,942 | $766 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,882 | $2,011 | $871 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $2,225 | $0 | $2,225 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,018 | $589 | $429 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $150 | - | - | $150 | 0.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $64 | $0 | $64 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $421,957 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $536,627 spent · pay $135,894 · grants $0 · events $3,894
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $277,500 | $258,301 | $19,199 | $0 | 51.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $126,236 | $59,200 | $29,250 | $37,786 | 23.5% | |
| All other expenses | $53,598 | $42,341 | $11,141 | $116 | 10.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,948 | $17,933 | $0 | $15 | 3.3% | |
| Travel | $13,799 | $11,384 | $2,330 | $85 | 2.6% | |
| Occupancy | $10,497 | $5,766 | $4,731 | $0 | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $9,658 | $4,529 | $2,238 | $2,891 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $7,939 | $4,189 | $343 | $3,407 | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $6,609 | $5,370 | $0 | $1,239 | 1.2% |
| Office expenses | $5,099 | $3,555 | $850 | $694 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $2,579 | $1,265 | $1,314 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $2,020 | $0 | $2,020 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | In-Kind Expenses | $1,930 | $1,930 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $744 | $220 | $524 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $471 | $471 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $15,075 | $3,150 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $536,627 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $390,093 spent · pay $126,350 · grants $50 · events $2,011
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $159,190 | $146,441 | $10,249 | $2,500 | 40.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $117,371 | $66,210 | $17,889 | $33,272 | 30.1% | |
| All other expenses | $33,443 | $21,585 | $11,592 | $266 | 8.6% | |
| Occupancy | $26,334 | $22,249 | $4,085 | $0 | 6.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,179 | $16,179 | $0 | $0 | 4.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $8,979 | $5,064 | $1,370 | $2,545 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | In-Kind Expenses | $8,167 | $8,167 | $0 | $0 | 2.1% |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $4,069 | $61 | $367 | $3,641 | 1.0% |
| Office expenses | $3,229 | $1,588 | $555 | $1,086 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $3,223 | $1,759 | $0 | $1,464 | 0.8% |
| Insurance | $3,159 | $1,612 | $1,547 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Information technology | $2,411 | $1,928 | $483 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,011 | $190 | $1,821 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $1,579 | $1,492 | $0 | $87 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $699 | $699 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $50 | $50 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $390,093 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $284,119 spent · pay $91,367 · grants $2,150 · events $420
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $126,928 | $101,135 | $18,831 | $6,962 | 44.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $84,875 | $40,656 | $11,000 | $33,219 | 29.9% | |
| All other expenses | $31,982 | $18,722 | $12,855 | $405 | 11.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,492 | $3,123 | $828 | $2,541 | 2.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,445 | $5,445 | $0 | $0 | 1.9% | |
| Occupancy | $5,424 | $1,494 | $3,930 | $0 | 1.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $5,312 | $1,312 | $4,000 | $0 | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Stationary and Printing | $4,067 | $175 | $2 | $3,890 | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $3,044 | $1,947 | $0 | $1,097 | 1.1% |
| Office expenses | $2,630 | $968 | $547 | $1,115 | 0.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $2,150 | $2,150 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $1,806 | $563 | $1,243 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $1,640 | $0 | $1,614 | $26 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | In-Kind Expense | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Information technology | $854 | $527 | $327 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $420 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $284,119 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $263,194 spent · pay $35,363 · grants $0 · events $1,824
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | CONTRACT SERVICES | $139,716 | $129,733 | $9,983 | - | 53.1% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $30,900 | $15,450 | $15,450 | - | 11.7% | |
| Office expenses | $23,776 | $22,297 | $531 | $948 | 9.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,771 | $18,202 | $1,569 | - | 7.5% | |
| Occupancy | $9,780 | $7,980 | $1,800 | - | 3.7% | |
| All other expenses | $8,111 | $2,991 | $3,845 | $1,275 | 3.1% | |
| Travel | $7,677 | $6,269 | $1,408 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | PROCESSING FEES | $5,176 | $4,759 | - | $417 | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) | STATIONARY AND PRINTING | $4,925 | $1,275 | $722 | $2,928 | 1.9% |
| Other (as described) | IN KIND DONATION | $3,342 | $3,009 | - | $333 | 1.3% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,730 | $2,707 | $23 | - | 1.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,513 | $1,331 | $1,182 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,950 | $1,950 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,627 | $701 | $836 | $90 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $3,453 | $197 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $263,194 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $227,874 spent · pay $35,664 · grants $0 · events $931
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $99,044 | $99,044 | - | - | 43.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $30,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | 13.2% | |
| Office expenses | $18,760 | $17,290 | $612 | $858 | 8.2% | |
| Fees: management | $16,000 | $11,000 | $5,000 | - | 7.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,763 | $13,968 | - | $795 | 6.5% | |
| Occupancy | $9,933 | $7,983 | $1,950 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO | $7,202 | $3,083 | $276 | $3,843 | 3.2% |
| Travel | $5,659 | $5,062 | $597 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BUSINESS AND AFFILIATIO | $5,085 | - | $5,085 | - | 2.2% |
| Other (as described) | PROCESSING FEES | $4,752 | $4,058 | - | $694 | 2.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,706 | $4,668 | $38 | - | 2.1% | |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $3,130 | $3,130 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,534 | $1,387 | $1,147 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROMOTIONAL MEALS | $2,328 | $414 | $41 | $1,873 | 1.0% |
| All other expenses | $2,256 | $81 | $2,175 | - | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $951 | - | $951 | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $771 | $110 | $661 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $1,645 | $160 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $227,874 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $146,620 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $91,578 | 62.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $34,684 | 23.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,075 | 11.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,283 | 2.9% | |
| Total | $146,620 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $118,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $163
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $70,748 | 59.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $30,576 | 25.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,895 | 10.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,281 | 3.6% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $163 | reported apart |
| Total | $118,500 | 100% |