EIN 31-1225154

The Cabaret

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Cabaret promotes and elevates the cabaret art form through world-class performances, education, and outreach. Located in Indianapolis, IN.
Also known as...
American Cabaret Theatre
Total revenues
$1,114,824
2022
Total expenses
$1,544,807
2022
Total assets
$2,905,771
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at The Cabaret

Artistic programming in 2022, the Cabaret presented 34 performances that served 6,998 in person audiences, provided virtual programming thru its youtube channel resulting in 1,716,714 views, and 50 events or activities as part of its education and outreach programming that served 15,037 for a total audience of 1,738,749. the alley/"the alley sessions"- a once run-down historic alley was transformed into a vibrant arts corridor and community gathering space open to the public for a free, six concert series (artists were paid market rate) serving 1,263. Audiences were able to order a variety of food and beverages for an outdoor, casual experience. 2022 artistic season - the Cabaret's flagship indoor season included four series: glick philanthropies broadway at the Cabaret, jazz at the Cabaret, the christel dehaan international series, and the next generation series. the season included 28 performances and served an audience of 6,138. Virtual programming - the Cabaret reaches an astonishingly diverse audience through its carefully curated performance offerings on its youtube channel. the channel provides free access to more than 650 high-quality, archival performance and class videos. New videos are added throughout the year. A key virtual offering during the pandemic, the channel has over 14,500 subscribers and received 1,738,749 total views, in 2022 from viewers in 60 different countries. Serving as an artist and community hub, the Cabaret offers its venue, stage, and services to arts organizations, nonprofits and independent artists to take advantage of the high-quality, intimate performance space and the Cabaret staff's expertise in business and performance. Independent artists and small arts organizations use the Cabaret's space at no charge for rehearsals, performances, recordings, and photo shoots, events, etc.
the Cabaret provides burgeoning Cabaret artists-from students to professionals-with a continuum of educational and outreach programming to hone their performance/career skills and perform live on stage. Programs include masterclasses and career workshops with national artists and industry professionals; pre-show performance spotlights; student tickets; and paid arts management internships. All programs are offered free of charge. 1,263 students were directly served by the Cabaret's educational/artist development programming.
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Who funds The Cabaret

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentGeneral Operating Support$150,000
Christel DeHaan Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support - C.dehaan Int'l Series$75,000
Eugene and Marilyn Glick FoundationSupport Program and 2023 Broadway Series$70,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The Cabaret

NameTitleCompensation
Shannon ForsellChief Executive Officer$104,173
Alisia MoralesBusiness Manager
Melanie NortonChair$0
Joseph P Vande BoscheTreasurer$0
Deborah BaloghVice Chair$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Cabaret

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$783,824
Program services$432,372
Investment income and dividends$-101,372
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,114,824

Form 990s for The Cabaret

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-14990View PDF
2021-122022-09-21990View PDF
2020-122021-07-22990View PDF
2019-122020-09-17990View PDF
2018-122019-10-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Lilly Endowment
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
924 N Pennsylvania St Suite B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
thecabaret.org/ 
Phone
(317) 275-1169
IRS details
EIN
31-1225154
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711190: Other Performing Arts Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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