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EIN 27-0469276

Quintessence Theatre Group

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
106
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2024-07-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Quintessence Theatre Group is a dedicated theatre group that performs and adapts classic literature and drama for the contemporary stage, igniting the mind through powerful performances by actors, designers, and spoken word. In 2021-22, Quintessence returned to producing live and in-person productions while offering virtual streaming options with strict Covid-19 safety precautions. The theatre group remains true to its mission, continuing to produce works of epic literature and drama for the modern stage.
Total revenues
$3,600,379
2024
Total expenses
$1,822,588
2024
Total assets
$5,232,770
2024
Num. employees
106
2024

Program areas at Quintessence Theatre Group

Quintessence Theatre continued to produce live and in-person during our season xiv, with virtual streaming options available for select productions. Each production was chosen toremind our audiences and city at large of the incredible power oftheatre, and the theatrical imagination. Many are asking "why" shouldtheatre still exist in the age of streaming content, and each piece waschosen because in its own time it pushed the limits of our art form,and continues to put what makes Theatre essential and exceptional frontand center.

Who funds Quintessence Theatre Group

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Philadelphia Foundation (PF)Support Capital Improvements$68,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)Capital Grants$50,000
The Ross Family FoundationFor General Purposes$35,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $337,667

Financials for Quintessence Theatre Group

RevenuesFYE 07/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,077,310
Program services$515,674
Investment income and dividends$75
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,065
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,385
Total revenues$3,600,379

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Data update history
May 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 24, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 24, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Shubert Foundation
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $68,000 from The Philadelphia Foundation (PF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7135 Germantown Ave 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
quintessencetheatre.org/ 
Phone
(215) 987-4450
IRS details
EIN
27-0469276
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
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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