PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE FOR THEATRE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AUDIENCES BY ENGAGING WITH CONTEMPORARY TRANSLATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-15.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+113.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
+77.7% YoY
About Play on Shakespeare
Based on IRS filings
Play on Shakespeare is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ASHLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,582,112 | $3,069,328 | $2,405,694 |
| Revenue | $2,924,349 | $2,913,079 | $9,656 |
| Expenses | $3,564,778 | $2,183,580 | $2,049,012 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,485 | $5,194 | $220 |
| 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
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Asian American Theatre Company Co Inc ($320,000), Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc ($250,000), Magic Theatre Inc ($179,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY CO INC NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $320,000 |
| IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC BOISE, ID | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| MAGIC THEATRE INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $179,000 |
| PORTLAND CENTER STAGE PORTLAND, OR | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $169,000 |
| THE ACTING COMPANY NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| STUDIO ACTING CONSERVATORY INC WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $58,300 |
| PORTLAND SHAKESPEARE PROJECT LAKE OSWEGO, OR | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $56,500 |
| HERO THEATRE INC LOS ANGELES, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $52,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUE DOUTHIT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $172,398 |
| TAYLOR BAILEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,434 |
| KENNETH HITZ | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SUMMER MARTIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MIRIAM LAUBE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID HITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AYANNA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Play on Shakespeare?
Play on Shakespeare is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ASHLAND, OR. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Play on Shakespeare?
As of 2024, Play on Shakespeare holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Play on Shakespeare operate?
Play on Shakespeare has awarded grants in Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Gu, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does Play on Shakespeare award?
In 2024, Play on Shakespeare awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $81K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Play on Shakespeare's EIN?
Play on Shakespeare's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1161065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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