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Michigan Shakespeare Festival Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Theater (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$386k (2023)

Expenses
$409k (2023)

Total Assets
−$6.45k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$168k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,694
Expenses
$409,284
Net Income
-$23,590
Net Assets
-$174,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,614
63.2%
Program Services $142,080
36.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,015
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$6,445
Total Liabilities $168,093
Net Assets -$174,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Daub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Goldberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Smitter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kasey Kohn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cassidy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Gail Greiger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,014
Expenses
$335,670
Net Income
-$88,656
Net Assets
-$150,948
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,054
67.2%
Program Services $80,960
32.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,065
25.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$6,674
Total Liabilities $144,274
Net Assets -$150,948
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Daub (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Goldberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Smitter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kasey Kohn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cassidy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Gail Greiger (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,888
Expenses
$81,321
Net Income
-$46,433
Net Assets
-$62,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,888
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,660
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,142
Total Liabilities $108,434
Net Assets -$62,292
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Peggy Russo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gail Greiger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shelangoskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cassidy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,974
Expenses
$124,506
Net Income
$202,468
Net Assets
-$15,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,883
96.3%
Program Services $8,292
2.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,799
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,879
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,552
Total Liabilities $151,411
Net Assets -$15,859
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ann Cassidy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shelangoskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gail Greiger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,594
Expenses
$286,787
Net Income
-$34,193
Net Assets
-$120,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,354
47.6%
Program Services $131,860
52.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $380
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,470
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$6,478
Total Liabilities $113,606
Net Assets -$120,084
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cassidy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Secretaryvice President) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shelangoskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Davis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$355,040
Expenses
$341,918
Net Income
$13,122
Net Assets
-$85,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,759
58.0%
Program Services $148,902
41.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $379
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,766
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$903
Total Liabilities $84,988
Net Assets -$85,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jill Blixt (President) $0 $0 $0
Ann Cassidy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Secretaryvice President) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shelangoskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Seanan Forbes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Davis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,141
Expenses
$307,089
Net Income
-$9,948
Net Assets
-$103,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,247
47.2%
Program Services $156,894
52.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,232
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$1,573
Total Liabilities $102,099
Net Assets -$103,672

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,406
Expenses
$302,585
Net Income
-$23,179
Net Assets
-$93,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,433
51.0%
Program Services $136,973
49.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,892
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,510
Total Liabilities $115,234
Net Assets -$93,724

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,400
Expenses
$338,708
Net Income
-$42,308
Net Assets
-$88,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,304
51.7%
Program Services $143,096
48.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,495
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,159
Total Liabilities $107,671
Net Assets -$88,512
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Allen (Non Voting D) $0 $0 $0
Grant Bauman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ron Baumanis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Bart Hawley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Lacombe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,675
Expenses
$349,616
Net Income
-$15,941
Net Assets
-$46,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,511
56.2%
Program Services $146,164
43.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $199,281
57.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,474
Total Liabilities $59,678
Net Assets -$46,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Allen (Non Voting D) $0 $0 $0
Johanna Broughton Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Craft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grant Bauman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bart Hawley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jill Blixt (Acting Presi) $0 $0 $0
Larry Halman (Treasurer/Se) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,200
Expenses
$284,913
Net Income
$26,287
Net Assets
-$30,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,623
59.0%
Program Services $127,577
41.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,524
57.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,459
Total Liabilities $70,722
Net Assets -$30,263

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,572
Expenses
$329,341
Net Income
$3,231
Net Assets
-$63,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,342
59.0%
Program Services $136,230
41.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,263
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,568
Total Liabilities $102,012
Net Assets -$63,444

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,574
Expenses
$256,752
Net Income
$7,822
Net Assets
-$66,675
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,434
56.9%
Program Services $112,852
42.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,288
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,419
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,917
Total Liabilities $110,592
Net Assets -$66,675

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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