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EIN 06-1463501

Ridgefield Playhouse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
153
City
Ridgefield
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
To present a variety of performing arts to the community and the surrounding area that they can enjoy and experience at a varied price point. The Playhouse presents national and local acts and is the cultural hub for the town of Ridgefield.
Also known as...
The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts
Total revenues
$8,801,104
2022
Total expenses
$6,424,751
2022
Total assets
$18,527,723
2022
Num. employees
153
2022

Program areas at Ridgefield Playhouse

To provide education and recreation to The residents of Ridgefield and others through The establishment, maintenance support and operation of a Performing Arts center.

Grants made by Ridgefield Playhouse

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC)Hope in Healing Program for Sandy Hook Schools Following the Events on 12/14/12.$10,000
Tuesday's ChildrenHope in Healing Program for Sandy Hook Schools Following the Events on 12/14/12.$10,000

Who funds Ridgefield Playhouse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Connecticut HumanitiesCT Cultural Fund Ope$266,200
Anna Maria and Stephen Kellen FoundationGeneral Tax Exempt Purposes$200,000
The Ayco Charitable FoundationArts and Culture$151,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $875,420

Personnel at Ridgefield Playhouse

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa BarrettVice President of Marketing
Allison StockelManaging Director$0
Julie PaltaufFinance Director
Beth MerrillDirector Development and Communications
Suzanne MartinLighting Director
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Ridgefield Playhouse

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,002,332
Program services$5,368,806
Investment income and dividends$34,774
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$395,192
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,801,104

Form 990s for Ridgefield Playhouse

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Ridgefield Playhouse

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Artis-NaplesNaples, FL$43,110,802
Detroit Opera CompanyDetroit, MI$20,610,976
Chemung County Performing ArtsElmira, NY$2,629,293
The Wilma TheaterPhiladelphia, PA$3,064,973
Baltimore Center StageBaltimore, MD$7,771,931
Shea's Performing Arts CenterBuffalo, NY$37,701,015
The Palace Theater GroupWaterbury, CT$7,444,031
David A Straz JR CenterTampa, FL$36,133,717
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL$20,848,062
Columbus Association for the Performing Performing Arts (CAPA)Columbus, OH$35,667,951
Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $266,200 from Connecticut Humanities
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
CampsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
80 E Ridge Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
Website URL
ridgefieldplayhouse.org/ 
Phone
(203) 438-5795
Facebook page
ridgefieldplayhouse 
Twitter profile
@rplayhouse 
IRS details
EIN
06-1463501
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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