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The Vanguard Theater Company

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since May 2015
  • EIN: 47-3543143

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
$1.18M (2024)

Expenses
$1.27M (2024)

Total Assets
$385k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$476k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2016 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,175,036
Expenses
$1,270,798
Net Income
-$95,762
Net Assets
-$91,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $332,008
28.3%
Program Services $728,708
62.0%
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 $114,320
9.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,831
4.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $384,913
Total Liabilities $476,240
Net Assets -$91,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Artistic Director) $47,000 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Co President) $10,000 $0 $0
Patty Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anuraj Bismal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Hoover (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Kilkenney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth Boger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Jennene Tierney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Veena Raj (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kate Larsen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Roberts Greene (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melani Wilson Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,281
Expenses
$429,657
Net Income
-$36,376
Net Assets
-$5,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,495
22.8%
Program Services $277,253
70.5%
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 $26,533
6.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,500
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,436
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $449,571
Total Liabilities $455,136
Net Assets -$5,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Artistic Director) $12,500 $0 $0
Anuraj Bismal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Hoover (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Kilkenney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth Boger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Jennene Tierney (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Veena Raj (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kate Larsen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Ludwig (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Roberts (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melani Wilson Smith (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 8, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$992,469
Expenses
$1,171,682
Net Income
-$179,213
Net Assets
$25,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $541,608
54.6%
Program Services $406,368
40.9%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,276
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $51,735
5.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,166
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,058
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $347,749
Total Liabilities $322,030
Net Assets $25,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Artistic Director) $38,000 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Executive Director) $18,667 $0 $0
Anuraj Bismal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Hoover (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Kilkenney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth Boger (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Jennene Tierney (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Veena Raj (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kate Larsen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Ludwig (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Roberts (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melani Wilson Smith (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$961,898
Expenses
$868,434
Net Income
$93,464
Net Assets
$204,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $598,237
62.2%
Program Services $331,704
34.5%
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 $31,957
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,000
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,875
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $476,638
Total Liabilities $271,706
Net Assets $204,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Artistic Director) $35,000 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Managing Director) $18,000 $0 $0
Hilary Hoover (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Kilkenny (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patti Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sariah Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kate Larsen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Veena Raj (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Maureen Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (President) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Roberts (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melani Wilson Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$473,786
Expenses
$412,019
Net Income
$61,767
Net Assets
$97,018
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $442,319
93.4%
Program Services $29,404
6.2%
Investment Income $116
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,947
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,250
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,215
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $386,404
Total Liabilities $289,386
Net Assets $97,018
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Artistic Director) $35,000 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Managing Director) $18,000 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $3,000 $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $1,250 $0 $0
Patti Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sariah Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawanzaa King (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$552,592
Expenses
$503,310
Net Income
$49,282
Net Assets
$35,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,268
37.5%
Program Services $296,045
53.6%
Investment Income $377
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,472
4.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,430
4.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,166
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $262,887
Total Liabilities $227,636
Net Assets $35,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clack (Director) $29,262 $0 $0
Janeece Freeman Clack () $29,262 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Executive Dir.) $12,000 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn () $12,000 $0 $0
Melissa Mc Hugh () $5,333 $0 $0
Tira Johnson Allen () $4,000 $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $2,833 $0 $0
Nadine Dubois () $2,833 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $2,500 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $1,750 $0 $0
Patty Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sahirah Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawanzaa King (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 24, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$411,103
Expenses
$412,349
Net Income
-$1,246
Net Assets
-$14,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,968
29.2%
Program Services $253,737
61.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,850
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28,548
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,999
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,459
Total Liabilities $121,490
Net Assets -$14,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Director) $40,500 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Executive Dir.) $22,500 $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $3,417 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $2,250 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patty Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sahirah Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawanzaa King (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 20, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,638
Expenses
$259,662
Net Income
-$44,024
Net Assets
-$42,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,154
40.9%
Program Services $121,592
56.4%
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 $5,892
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,804
Total Liabilities $73,725
Net Assets -$42,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Janeece Freeman Clark (Director) $12,900 $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Director) $10,625 $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patty Gonzalez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sahirah Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ilena Silverman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erica Branch Ridley (President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Joyce (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kawanzaa King (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Irby (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,204
Expenses
$49,764
Net Income
$3,440
Net Assets
$10,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,875
12.9%
Program Services $35,121
66.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,833
18.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,375
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,386
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $10,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Irby Jackson (President) $0 $0
Adrian Banks (Vice President) $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $0 $0
Janeece Freeman Clark (Director) $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Trustee) $0 $0
Elizabeth Harris (Trustee) $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Trustee) $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0
Whitney Pilsbury Clarke (Trustee) $0 $0
Jamie Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,190
Expenses
$66,890
Net Income
-$700
Net Assets
$6,946
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $66,190
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,946
Total Liabilities $3,000
Net Assets $6,946
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lynn Irby Jackson (President) $0 $0
Adrian Banks (Vice President) $0 $0
Nadine Dubois (Treasurer) $0 $0
Janeece Freeman Clark (Director) $0 $0
Terri Gorgone (Trustee) $0 $0
Elizabeth Harris (Trustee) $0 $0
Jessica Sporn (Trustee) $0 $0
Meryl Budnick (Trustee) $0 $0
Whitney Pilsbury Clarke (Trustee) $0 $0
Jamie Mayer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 29, 2017

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