EIN 94-3265879

Shotgun Players

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
186
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-01-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Berkeley-based theatre company creating bold, affordable plays that challenge and inspire audiences to re-examine our world. Focus on new works and community engagement.
Total revenues
$1,912,141
2023
Total expenses
$1,803,464
2023
Total assets
$5,355,297
2023
Num. employees
186
2023

Program areas at Shotgun Players

MAINSTAGE SEASONEach year Shotgun Players produces five - six plays. Supporting the next generation of playwrights is evident each season with our inclusion of world premiere commissions, and productions of plays written within the last ten years. Shotgun Players has developed a loyal audience in the Bay Area, with patrons who are eager to experience our eclectic mix of classics and new works. With our ability to produce large cast shows at our 120 seat Ashby Stage, we are proudly known as the biggest little theatre in town.
MAKE A DIFFERENCEShotguns Make A Difference program has the capacity to provide an array of opportunities for the up-and-coming generation of theatergoers and theater-makers, creating a forum for their voices to be heard, and their work to be experienced. By providing this new generation with subsidized tickets, space, resources, and mentorship, Shotgun creates learning opportunities and passes on knowledge that comes from our own experience of growing into the company we are today.
ARTISTIC COMPANYShotgun Players has a company of resident artists including actors, directors, playwrights and designers who shape the vision for the organization. Artists attend regular meetings to discuss current and upcoming productions, and offer suggestions/feedback for the season. Each year there is an annual retreat during which artists participate in long-range planning for the organization. Our artists also have the opportunity to explore new roles and suggest projects for the company. We believe it is important to give artists a home where they not only have a voice in the company but the chance to expand their artistic horizons.

Who funds Shotgun Players

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$83,250
American Endowment FoundationArts, Culture$76,000
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$55,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $460,312

Personnel at Shotgun Players

NameTitleCompensation
Liz Hitchcock LisleManaging Director$50,000
Jayme CatalanoDirector of Marketing and Communications
Michael CarrollMarketing Director
Joanie McBrienDevelopment Director
Patrick DooleyArtistic$96,182
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Shotgun Players

RevenuesFYE 01/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,203,265
Program services$640,763
Investment income and dividends$5,257
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$49,281
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,856
Miscellaneous revenues$2,719
Total revenues$1,912,141

Form 990s for Shotgun Players

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-012023-09-06990View PDF
2022-012022-09-30990View PDF
2021-012021-09-14990View PDF
2020-012021-02-24990View PDF
2019-012020-01-10990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $76,000 from American Endowment Foundation
September 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1901 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
shotgunplayers.org/online/default.asp 
Phone
(510) 841-6500
Facebook page
ShotgunPlayers 
Twitter profile
@shotgunplayers 
IRS details
EIN
94-3265879
Fiscal year end
January
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
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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