SOUTHERN REPERTORY THEATRE Charity Report

Tax-exempt status may be revoked

SOUTHERN REPERTORY THEATRE

EIN 72-1088017

What they do

to DEVELOP and PRODUCE NEW PLAYS, to PROVIDE OUR AUDIENCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE of THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY and ACHIEVEMENT, and to ESTABLISH A CREATIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT THAT NOURISHES THEATRE PROFESSIONALS.

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They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

197.88%of revenue went to mission work54.7% of expenses · Program services

$361.70spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

163.82%of revenue went to management and office costs45.3% of expenses

$0.13in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

178.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $360,846 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $66,154 for AIMEE HAYES (IMMEDIATE PAST AGENCY HEAD). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$137,886

Mission workProgram services$272,842197.88% of revenue54.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$225,890163.82% of revenue45.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$498,732361.70% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2020CurrentExpense mix: 54.7% mission · 45.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 361.70% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 66.5% mission · 31.6% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.97% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 69.3% mission · 26.1% management · 4.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.71% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 69.8% mission · 23.0% management · 7.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.78% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 73.1% mission · 26.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.72% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 75.3% mission · 24.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.98% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$137,886

Expenses$498,732

Annual shortfall $360,846 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$272,842 · 54.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$225,890 · 45.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$137,886

Expenses$498,732

Assets$62,352

Contributions$245,945

Mission work (program services)$272,842

Management and general$225,890

Accounting fees$9,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

AIMEE HAYESIMMEDIATE PAST AGENCY HEAD · 40 hrs/week $66,154Base $64,014 · Other $2,140

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

AIMEE HAYESIMMEDIATE PAST AGENCY HEAD

ASHRAF ESMAILBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN HALLTREASURER

BRUCE A GORDONIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

ERIN BURNSBOARD MEMBER

JOSEPH PEYCHAUDBOARD MEMBER

KAREN BABINPRESIDENT

KEVIN DOLLIOLEBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT ROOTHSECRETARY

SAMUEL SWEETAGENCY HEAD

SHELDON BERNSTEINBOARD MEMBER

SUSAN KRINSKYBOARD MEMBER

SYD ALIBOARD MEMBER

VANESSA CLINCYBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: August 1987
Location: 2533 COLUMBUS STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
County: Orleans
In care of: KAREN SWAIM BABIN
Primary officer: KAREN SWAIM BABIN, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(504) 525-6545 Officer phone(518) 588-9096

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: July 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DUPLANTIER HRAPMANN HOGAN & MAHER LLP
Revocation date: November 15, 2024