Nonprofit · EIN 06-1555859
SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · WATERBURY, CT 06702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $298,001 | $351,253 | -$53,252 | $36,563 | $95,211 | -$58,648 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $343,835 | $364,978 | -$21,143 | $25,977 | $31,373 | -$5,396 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $212,996
- of which government grants
- $37,194
- Program service revenue
- $76,213
- Investment income
- $20
- Other revenue
- $8,772
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $86,909
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $202,344
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $58,909
- Travel
- $1,137
- Depreciation
- $199
- Program services (functional)
- $326,080
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,467
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,706
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,977
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,563
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $95,211
- Net assets, end of year
- -$58,648
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$58,648
- Gross receipts
- $298,001
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MATTINA | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 50 | $78,750 |
| JEFFREY T LAPHAM | EXECUTIVE PR Officer | 20 | $21,000 |
| FRANCIS BATISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CICCHETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DONATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISA HUNT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REP RON NAPOLI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN KEHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES O'ROURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAUN SLIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL C VOLLARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MYRNA WATANABE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYMOND WORK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MATTINA | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 50 | $75,866 |
| JEFFREY T LAPHAM | EXECUTIVE PR Officer | 20 | $20,231 |
| GIZELLE ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCIS BATISTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DONATO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISA HUNT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REP RON NAPOLI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN KEHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES O'ROURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAUN SLIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL C VOLLARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAYMOND WORK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 117 BANK ST, WATERBURY, CT 06702-2205
- In care of
- % EMILY MATTINA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY MATTINA, 117 BANK STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06702
- Signed the 990
- RAYMOND WORK, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (203) 754-2531
- Return prepared by
- BUDWITZ & MEYERJACK PC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AS STATED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED OR THE PURPOSES TO BE PROMOTED BY THE CORPORATION ARE TO FOSTER IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN APPRECIATION FOR ALL ASPECTS OF LITERATURE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS BY EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC AND CLASSROOM PERFORMANCES, SEMINARS, PROFESSIONALLY LED PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT PARTICIPATION, DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL TEXT, AND BY ANY AND ALL OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: SHAKESPERIENCE DESIGNS CUSTOM SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. THESE IN-DEPTH THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS LEAD PARTICIPATING STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF ADAPTING, REHEARSING AND PERFORMING A PLAY. IN ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 35 SESSIONS, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE: TEAMWORK BETWEEN STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND THEATRE PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DEVELOP AND DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE OUTLETS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH ALL THEATRE ARTS STUDENT ACTION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LANGUAGE ARTS PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILL STRENGTHENING BROAD-BASED CURRICULUM INTEGRATION INCREASED ATTENDANCE ENCOURAGEMENT TO READ "ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENT CHARACTER, RESPECT, AND SELF-ESTEEM LOVE OF LEARNING AND CREATIVE CURIOSITY THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE CONDUCTED MORE THAN 134 SESSIONS OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR WELL OVER APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS.Expenses $67,378 · revenue $39,400
- SUMMER SEASON: SHAKESPEARE IN THE LITCHFIELD HILLS IS AN IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT CULMINATING IN FIVE FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR "SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK" PRESENTATIONS OF "ROMEO & JULIET (AUGUST 2024)", PRODUCED BY SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND FEATURING PROFESSIONAL EQUITY ACTORS TOGETHER WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AMATEUR PERFORMERS. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THIS ECONOMIC-DRIVING AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAM. THE ENSEMBLE INCLUDES A VOLUNTEER STEERING COMMITTEE, PUBLICITY TEAM, EDUCATION INTERNS, BACKSTAGE CREW, USHERS, WARDROBE CREW, SCENIC PAINTERS & CARPENTERS, HOST FAMILIES, AND MORE. THE EVENT IS ANTICIPATED AND PUBLICIZED BY ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO THE FINAL PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS. 1300 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES JOINED OUR AUDIENCE FOR FREE PERFORMANCES THEY CALLED IT "INCREDIBLY SPECIAL," "DELIGHTFUL," "FAST PACED,- AND "WORLD CLASS" 190 HOUSEHOLDS DONATED BEFORE THE FIRST PERFORMANCE 14 BUSINESSES SPONSORED IN THE PROGRAM BOOKExpenses $155,421
- SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS ARE SHAKESPERIENCE'S SIGNATURE SERIES OF IN-CLASS PROGRAMS, DESIGNED WITH SEVERAL VERSIONS FOR VARIOUS AGE AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. TWO ACTORS DEMONSTRATE A HONED TEACHING STYLE TO LEAD THE CLASS THROUGH CURRICULAR LESSONS RELEVANT TO SHAKESPEARE,POETRY, ACTING, FOLKLORE, MYTHOLOGY, EL BARRIO AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THEY EMPOWER THE STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE CLASSIC TEXTS OR SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE AS THEY PERFORM WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS RIGHT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. TOGETHER THEY FIND THE CHARACTERS AND THEMES RELATABLE TO THEIR OWN LIVES, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BETWEEN EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHING ARTISTS. SHAKESPERIENCE ALSO PERFORMED DIA DE LOS REYES, AN ORIGINAL THREE KINGS DAY MUSICAL, IN MANY CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS. THIS YEAR, SHAKESPERIENCE PERFORMED MORE THAN 257 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES FOR MORE THAN 11,000 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. .Expenses $89,536 · revenue $31,321
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE ACTING CLASSES AND THE FALL FESTIVAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES.Expenses $13,745 · revenue $2,804
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1555859
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,563
- Income (IRS master file)
- $298,001
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $298,001 | $351,253 | $36,563 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $343,835 | $364,978 | $25,977 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $384,648 | $422,584 | $61,005 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $383,013 | $370,963 | $89,272 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1555859).
Questions about SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC is 06-1555859.
- Is SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILY MATTINA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,750 (EMILY MATTINA, ARTISTIC DIR).
- How much revenue does SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $298,001, expenses of $351,253 and total assets of $36,563 at year end.
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