EIN 46-1054613

Knoxville Childrens Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Knoxville Childrens Theatre produces meaningful theatrical productions for children and families, serves the community through outreach and educational programs, and is an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit. It is a local theatre company that produces professional plays for children, by children. KCT offers classes taught by professional theatre artists for young people from ages 4 through 18, allowing for individual and group instruction. In 2022, KCT offered a wide range of academy classes focused on developing young people's skills.
Total revenues
$456,590
2022
Total expenses
$427,832
2022
Total assets
$269,225
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at Knoxville Childrens Theatre

Knoxville Childrens Theatre, an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a local theatre company producing professional plays for children, by children. KCT is committed to providing children opportunities to acquire and hone skills that enhance creative thinking, public speaking, project management, personal responsibility, leadership, and team work. All of these opportunities occur in a creative outlet where imagination thrives, self-esteem develops, and students learn the many life lessons that creative dramatics can teach.We Believe:-We believe that theatrical arts are for everyone, so we have established a diverse organization where any child can participate in a production at no cost.-We believe that our community benefits from quality theatre, so we are committed to superior productions and professional instruction.-We believe that theatre teaches vital life skills, so we provide an environment where children improve public speaking, develop self-confidence, practice teamwork, build a strong work ethic, become problem solvers and future leaders.-We believe that childrens theatre is fun! So we nurture its energy and excitement into a lifelong love for the performing arts.During 2022, KCT was able to successfully plan and perform a total of 10 shows throughout the year. Four of the 2022 shows ranked in the top ten attenedance of all time for the theatre. The participation in and attendance of the shows has been strong and continues to increase since the COVID lows.
KCT also provides an academy focused developing young people from ages 4 through 18. Classes are taught by professional theatre artists and are designed to be small in size to allow for individual and group instruction. During 2022, KCT offered a wide range of classes with a total of more than 250 participants. Participation in the academy continues to increase since the COVID lows and the budget for the Academy came in under the projected total for 2022. The Winter 2023 set a record for KCT in terms of winter term participation in the academy. Scholarships are provided for families in the community who may not be able to afford academy tuition.

Who funds Knoxville Childrens Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Clayton Homes FoundationGeneral Organizational Support$20,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$9,000
The Clayton Family FoundationChildrens Theatre$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Knoxville Childrens Theatre

NameTitleCompensation
Sien MoonManaging Director$46,500
Steve ShermanArtistic Director
Barron KennedyPresident$0
Amy DelongTreasurer$0
Todd TrivettePresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Knoxville Childrens Theatre

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$189,160
Program services$267,430
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$0
Total revenues$456,590

Form 990s for Knoxville Childrens Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-19990View PDF
2020-122021-09-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-02-05990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Clayton Homes Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
109 E Churchwell Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/ 
Phone
(865) 208-3677
IRS details
EIN
46-1054613
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
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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