THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES ONE STORY AT A TIME. ITS PURPOSE IS TO CREATE, PRODUCE AND PROMOTE THE ARTS BY PRESENTING PROFESSIONAL THEATER IN AN INTIMATE SETTING. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTION EXPERIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
-5.6% YoY
About Northern Stage Company
Based on IRS filings
Northern Stage Company is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $218K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,836,227 | $16,901,347 | $17,129,255 |
| Revenue | $6,047,020 | $6,356,445 | $10,516,275 |
| Expenses | $5,623,857 | $6,082,179 | $7,347,252 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $218,319 | $95,593 | $16,900 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alliance Theatre ($335,000), Mccarter Theater Center ($210,000), Wp Theatre ($210,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE THEATRE ATLANTA, GA | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $335,000 |
| ENSEMBLE THEATRE HOUSTON, TX | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $80,000 |
| GOODMAN THEATRE CHICAGO, IL | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $180,000 |
| MCCARTER THEATER CENTER PRINCETON, NJ | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $210,000 |
| WP THEATRE NEW YORK, NY | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $210,000 |
| WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE WASHINGTON, DC | WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $210,000 |
| JUNGLE THEATRE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | NEW PRODUCTIONS | $30,000 |
| WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE WASHINGTON, DC | NEW PRODUCTIONS | $20,000 |
| ALLIANCE THEATRE ATLANTA, GA | NEW PRODUCTIONS | $30,000 |
| GOODMAN THEATRE CHICAGO, IL | NEW PRODUCTIONS | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL DUNNE | PROD. ARTIST | 40 | $136,464 |
| JASON SMOLLER | MANAGING DIR | 40 | $120,183 |
| JENNIFER KAYE ARGENTI | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NANCY MURRAY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN SPECTOR | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOE MAJOR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BALA CHAUDHARY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KERI CRAFT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHARMARIS DARIAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW DELMONT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN DEVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RACHEL DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID GRANT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALISON KAPADIA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER LANGHUS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAMES LYNCH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LORI SHIPULSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RUBI SIMON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH STEDINA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CURTIS WELLING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Stage Company?
Northern Stage Company is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. It holds $16.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northern Stage Company?
As of 2024, Northern Stage Company holds $16.8M in total assets with $6.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Northern Stage Company operate?
Northern Stage Company has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does Northern Stage Company award?
In 2024, Northern Stage Company awarded 11 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northern Stage Company's EIN?
Northern Stage Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3387268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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