EIN 31-1225154

The Cabaret

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Cabaret promotes and elevates the cabaret art form through world-class performances, education, and outreach. Located in Indianapolis, IN.
Also known as...
American Cabaret Theatre
Total revenues
$1,705,943
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$1,696,984
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$2,782,293
2023
20192020202120222023$2m$2.4m$2.8m
Num. employees
6
2023
20192020202120222023048

Program areas at The Cabaret

Artistic programming:in 2023, The Cabaret presented 45 performances that served 8,449 in person audiences, provided virtual programming thru its you tube channel resulting in 1,906,240 views, and 44 events or activities as part of its education and outreach programming that served 17,605 for a total audience of 1,932,294. The alley/"the alley sessions" a once run-down historic alley was transformed into a vibrant arts corridor and community gathering space open to The public for a free, six concert series (artists were paid market rate), serving 1,052. Audiences were able to order a variety of food and beverages for an outdoor, casual experience. 2023 artistic season The Cabaret's flagship indoor season included five series: glick philanthropies broadway at The Cabaret, jazz at The Cabaret, The christel dehaan international series, The uniquely Cabaret series and The next generation series. The season included 45 performances and served an audience of 8,449. Virtual programming - The Cabaret reaches an astonishingly diverse audience through its carefully curated performance offerings on its youtube channel.the channel providesfree access to more than 717 high-quality, archival performance and class videos.new videos are added throughout The year. A key virtual offering during The pandemic, The channel has over 19,600 subscribers and received 1,906,240 views, in 2023 from viewers in 68 different countries with 7,227,403 total viewers.serving as an artist and community hub, The Cabaret offers its venue, stage, and services to arts organizations, nonprofits and independent artists to take advantage of The high-quality, intimate performance space and The Cabaret staff's expertise in business and performance. Independent artists and small arts organizations use The Cabaret's space at no charge for rehearsals, performances, recordings, and photo shoots, events, etc.
Educational and outreach programming:the Cabaret provides burgeoning Cabaret artistsfrom students to professionalswith a continuum of educational and outreach programming to hone their performance/career skills and perform live on stage. Programs include masterclasses and career workshops with national artists and industry professionals; pre-show performance spotlights; student tickets; and paid arts management internships.all programs are offered free of charge. 1273 students were directly served by The Cabaret's educational/artist development programming.

Who funds The Cabaret

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Christel DeHaan Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$2,748,000
Lilly EndowmentGeneral Operating Support$150,000
Indy Arts CouncilArts Programming$45,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at The Cabaret

NameTitleCompensation
Shannon ForsellArtistic Director and Chief Executive Officer$109,840
Brian OakleyProduction , Operations , and Events Director
Molly GriffinBusiness and Finance Director
Malcolm JohnsonTechnical Director
Britnee KingCommunications and Marketing Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Cabaret

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,023,089
Program services$614,181
Investment income and dividends$47,350
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$21,323
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,705,943

Form 990s for The Cabaret

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-14990View PDF
2022-122023-07-14990View PDF
2021-122022-09-21990View PDF
2020-122021-07-22990View PDF
2019-122020-09-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,748,000 from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
924 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
thecabaret.org/ 
Phone
(317) 275-1169
IRS details
EIN
31-1225154
Fiscal year end
December
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
711190: Other Performing Arts Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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