EIN 06-1463501

Ridgefield Playhouse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
153
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To present a variety of performing arts to the community and the surrounding area that they can enjoy and experience at a varied price point. The Playhouse presents national and local acts and is the cultural hub for the town of Ridgefield.
Also known as...
The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts
Total revenues
$8,801,104
2022
Total expenses
$6,424,751
2022
Total assets
$18,527,723
2022
Num. employees
153
2022

Program areas at Ridgefield Playhouse

To provide education and recreation to The residents of Ridgefield and others through The establishment, maintenance support and operation of a Performing Arts center.

Grants made by Ridgefield Playhouse

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC)Hope in Healing Program for Sandy Hook Schools Following the Events on 12/14/12.$10,000
Tuesday's ChildrenHope in Healing Program for Sandy Hook Schools Following the Events on 12/14/12.$10,000

Who funds Ridgefield Playhouse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Anna Maria and Stephen Kellen FoundationGeneral Tax Exempt Purposes$400,000
The Ayco Charitable FoundationArts and Culture$151,000
Connecticut HumanitiesCT Cultural Fund Ope$121,200
...and 31 more grants received totalling $960,353

Personnel at Ridgefield Playhouse

NameTitleCompensation
Allison StockelManaging Director$0
Becky SawtelleVice President and Treasurer / Treasurer / Member$0
Steve CarlsonSecretary$0
Michael ShinallPreseident / Vice President / Secretary$0
Eric FreidenrichVice President / Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Ridgefield Playhouse

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,002,332
Program services$5,368,806
Investment income and dividends$34,774
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$395,192
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,801,104

Form 990s for Ridgefield Playhouse

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Anna Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $121,200 from Connecticut Humanities
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
CampsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
80 E Ridge Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
ridgefieldplayhouse.org/ 
Phone
(203) 438-5795
Facebook page
ridgefieldplayhouse 
Twitter profile
@rplayhouse 
IRS details
EIN
06-1463501
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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