EIN 61-0902722

Commonwealth Theatre Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Commonwealth Theatre Center develops youth and the community through excellence in comprehensive theatre education and performance. The center, formerly known as Walden Theatre/Blue Apple Players, merges the deep heritage of excellence, innovation, and commitment to lifelong learning for a continuum of theatre education. CTC programs have been serving for 43 years.
Also known as...
Walden Theatre / Blue Apple Players
Total revenues
$778,761
2022
Total expenses
$1,082,182
2022
Total assets
$462,068
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

Program areas at Commonwealth Theatre Center

Commonwealth Theatre Center (ctc), formerly walden theatre/blue apple players (merged january 2015), provides a continuum of Theatre education with a deep heritage of excellence, innovation and commitment to lifelong learning. For 43 years, ctc programs have been an effective and unique part of creative, academic, social, and economic development in the greater louisville area and beyond. In fy21 ctc served 19,360 youth (prek-12) and 7,484 adults with in-person programming with the virtual experiences added as a response to covid-19 restrictions. Annually ctc's programs reach individials in 60+ zip codes regionally, including more than 240 schools and community centers as well as most title 1 schools in the area. Ctc's mission is to develop youth and our community through excellence in comprehensive Theatre education and performance. Our continuum of learning includes blue apple outreach's interdisciplinary workshop and residency programs that enrich math, science, social studies, language arts, and life skills curricula. Blue apple also offers professional touring performances for youth and adults, and professional development for teachers. With a no-audition policy and financial aid for students, walden Theatre conservatory includes intensive Theatre training for youth ranging from introductory to professional, student-produced and acted performances, an alumni program, professional performances, and adult acting classes.

Who funds Commonwealth Theatre Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating$50,000
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtGeneral Operating Support$33,750
Gheens FoundationTheatre Education$20,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Commonwealth Theatre Center

NameTitleCompensation
Paul LenziFounder
Alison HuffManaging Director$67,185
Allie SummersDirector of Development and Marketing
Gerry GeraldTechnical Director - Gerry Kean
Gerry KeanTechnical Director
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Commonwealth Theatre Center

RevenuesFYE 07/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$459,123
Program services$317,979
Investment income and dividends$54
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$1,605
Total revenues$778,761

Form 990s for Commonwealth Theatre Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-072022-08-01990View PDF
2020-072021-04-06990View PDF
2019-072020-10-19990View PDF
2018-072019-03-15990View PDF
2017-072018-03-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Shubert Foundation
November 26, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 1, 2022
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $112,500 from Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
February 17, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1123 Payne St
Louisville, KY 40204
Metro area
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
County
Jefferson County, KY
Website URL
ctclou.org/ 
Phone
(502) 589-0084
IRS details
EIN
61-0902722
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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