EIN 57-0856956

South Carolina Children's Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
South Carolina Children's Theatre educates and stimulates the minds and imaginations of young people and their families through high-quality theatre. Its mission is achieved year-round through education and accessible outreach. The theatre provides tailor-made Theatre education programs free-of-charge for underprivileged, at-risk, disabled, physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged youth or those who are hospitalized. Additionally, the professional center of the Theatre arts conservatory offers children the opportunity to learn and train in dramatic arts.
Total revenues
$1,611,388
2023
Total expenses
$1,838,088
2023
Total assets
$15,046,810
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at South Carolina Children's Theatre

Productions - sc Children's Theatre (scct) presented five fully produced plays and musicals in the 2022-2023 season. With professional production value, the organization employed local professional actors to share the stage with students in the community. Scct believes that diverse production offerings of high artistic quality, from broadway musicals to immersive literary experiences, foster joy and curiosity for wide-reaching multigenerational audiences, helping to achieve the vision of bringing transformative Theatre experiences to every young person and family in the upstate of South Carolina.
Community engagement - scct connects with the upstate community through a tapestry of meaningful engagement initiatives. Custom-built Theatre education experiences, thoughtfully designed for underestimated groups and community organizations, cultivate inclusivity and empowerment through the transformative power of the arts. Free storytelling events encourage young readers to delve into vibrant interpretations of beloved Children's literature, igniting their imaginations and love for books. Scct collaborates with esteemed partners like the greenville symphony orchestra to merge art forms and create immersive cultural events that are free to the public. Every scct production offers a "pay what you can" ticket day, ensuring that financial constraints never hinder families from experiencing the magic of Theatre. Scct strives to increase access to its productions and educational offerings by extending financial aid to students and schools, enriching lives, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community spirit.
Education - the education program at scct focuses on using Theatre to enhance social emotional learning (sel) skills development. Through Theatre education, students learn Theatre techniques alongside communication, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills. The curriculum progressively builds competence in various aspects of Theatre, aiming to provide creative opportunities that foster student collaboration, expression, and confidence. This experience empowers students to be curious, courageous, and able to empathize with others in pursuit of making the world a better place. Over 2,000 students have participated in scct's classes and camps during the 2022-2023 school year.

Who funds South Carolina Children's Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prisma HealthOp/community Engagement$200,000
Hollingsworth FundsGeneral Operating Support$195,000
Hollingsworth FundsProject Support for Shaping Growth in Greenville County Initiative$75,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $741,568

Personnel at South Carolina Children's Theatre

NameTitleCompensation
Kathleen O'KellyManaging Director$24,558
Matt GilesArtistic Director$72,031
Debbie BellPast Executive Director$94,303
Deborah BellPast Previous Executive Director$85,612
Matt SmithTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for South Carolina Children's Theatre

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$534,404
Program services$702,787
Investment income and dividends$19,163
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$49,392
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$65,432
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$24,935
Miscellaneous revenues$215,275
Total revenues$1,611,388

Form 990s for South Carolina Children's Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-04-15990View PDF
2022-082023-06-16990View PDF
2021-082022-03-29990View PDF
2020-082021-04-27990View PDF
2019-082020-12-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $58,000 from Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC)
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from C G Fuller Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 9340
Greenville, SC 29604
Metro area
Greenville-Anderson, SC
County
Greenville County, SC
Website URL
scchildrenstheatre.org/ 
Phone
(864) 235-2885
IRS details
EIN
57-0856956
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
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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