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EIN 74-2971705

Austin Playhouse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Austin
State
Texas
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Austin Playhouse provides opportunities for Austin artists and audiences to celebrate the human experience through professional productions of classic, contemporary, and commissioned collections. The organization nourishes minds, delights spirits, and enriches lives. Austin Playhouse produced four productions including the live theatre premiere of Lauren Gunderson's "The Catastrophist" and Lowell Bartholomee's commissioned collection, "Previews of Departing Attractions." Additionally, a children's theatre program was offered.
Total revenues
$648,730
2023
Total expenses
$913,655
2023
Total assets
$2,146,064
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse produced five shows during the 2022-2023 season, including Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Iving, The (One-Act) Play That Goes Wrong, Nightbird, Indecent, and Big Fish.

Who funds Austin Playhouse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Arts, Culture & Humanities$112,500
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Theatrical Productions and Activities$25,000
Carolyn Bartlett Charitable FoundationOperations$2,500

Financials for Austin Playhouse

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$449,383
Program services$196,167
Investment income and dividends$0
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$3,180
Total revenues$648,730
Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Shubert Foundation
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Carolyn Bartlett Charitable Foundation
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 50533
Austin, TX 78763
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austinplayhouse.com/staff-leadership 
Phone
(512) 476-0084
IRS details
EIN
74-2971705
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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