Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY
Employer identification number
51-0196527
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
828,587
628,622
664,973
538,213
469,857
3,130,252
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
730,379
831,191
680,598
783,243
842,370
3,867,781
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
1,558,966
1,459,813
1,345,571
1,321,456
1,312,227
6,998,033
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
250,202
245,000
265,050
185,000
155,000
1,100,252
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
250,202
245,000
265,050
185,000
155,000
1,100,252
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
5,897,781
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
1,558,966
1,459,813
1,345,571
1,321,456
1,312,227
6,998,033
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
12,626
13,685
6,119
6,856
9,317
48,603
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
12,626
13,685
6,119
6,856
9,317
48,603
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
1,244
15,655
13,847
30,746
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
1,571,592
1,473,498
1,352,934
1,343,967
1,335,391
7,077,382
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
83.330 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
82.390 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY
Employer identification number
51-0196527
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY IS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING INNOVATIVE AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING PLAYS FOR UTAH AUDIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS AS A GATHERING PLACE, A SPACE CREATED TO CELEBRATE THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION AND ENCOURAGE THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING AND EMPLOYING A COMMUNITY OF LOCAL THEATRE ARTISTS AND MAKING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN THEATRE THROUGH COMISSIONING, DEVELOPING, AND PRODUCING NEW PLAYS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, BASED ON THE BOOK BY LAURA JOFFE NUMEROFF (DEC.1-26, 2010) THE PERSIAN QUARTER BY KATHLEEN CAHILL (WORLD PREMIERE) (FEB. 2-27,2011) CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION BY ANNIE BAKER (APR. 13-MAY 8, 2011) SATURDAY'S VOYEUR BY ALLEN NEVINS AND NANCY BORGENICHT (WORLD PREMIERE) (JUN 29-SEPT. 11, 2011) FREE STAGED READINGS PRESENTED IN THE NEW PLAY SOUNDING SERIES INCLUDED COURTING DISASTER BY DAVID KRANES (OCT. 11, 2010); T.I.C. (TRENCHCOAT IN COMMON) BY PETER SINN NACHTRIEB (NOV. 15, 2010); KATHLEEN CAHILL'S COURSE 86B IN THE CATALOGUE (FEB. 21, 2011); AND (A MAN ENTERS) BY ELAINE JARVIK & KATE JARVIK BIRCH (APR. 25, 2011). SLAC PRESENTED THE SECOND ANNUAL FEARLESS FESTIVAL AUGUST 26-28, 2011, DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK BY UTAH WRITERS AND FEATURING PLAYS BY SHAWN FISHER, MELISSA LEILANI LARSON, AND HEIDI VAN ERT. SLAC WORKED WITH OVER 165 ARTISTS, INCLUDING: PAT BAGLEY, ALEXIS BAIGUE, HEATHER BARRON, COLLEEN BAUM, DUSTIN BOLT, NANCY BORGENICHT, CONNIE BORUP, STEVEN BROWN, KATHLEEN CAHILL, SYDNEY CHEEK-O'DONNELL, JAMES CRAIG, DAVID EVANOFF, STEVEN FEHR, DAVID FETZER, SHAWN FISHER, CYNTHIA FLEMING, HOLLY FOWERS, CHARLES LYNN FROST, NELL GWYNN, ALEXANDRA HARBOLD, KENT HAYES, ELAINE JARVIK, JULIE JENSEN, DAVID KRANES, MELISSA LEILANI LARSON, ADRIANNE MOORE, KEVEN MYHRE, ALLEN NEVINS, DEENA MARIE MANZANARES, SHANE MOZZAFFARI, SHANNON MUSGRAVE, GUS REYES, J.T. ROGERS, JOSH THOEMKE, BRENDA VAN DER WIEL, HEIDI VAN ERT, ROBIN WILKES-DUNN... AND MANY OTHERS. ORGANIZATIONS SLAC PARTNERED WITH INCLUDED UTAH HUMANITIES COUNCIL, WASHINGTON AND OTHER TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, INTERMOUNTAIN THERAPY ANIMALS, KING'S ENGLISH BOOKSHOP, PEACEFUL UPRISING, UTAH FOOD BANK, AND THE VISUAL ART INSTITUTE. IN ADDITION TO OUR PRIMARY THEATRE AUDIENCE, SLAC CONTINUED TO OFFER VITAL, INNOVATIVE OUTREACH EFFORTS DURING THE SEASON, SERVING THESE TARGET POPULATIONS: CHILDREN, ESP. UNDERSERVED TITLE I SCHOOLCHILDREN - THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S PRODUCTION, FREE MATINEE PERFORMANCES, STUDY GUIDE, DISCOUNTED TICKETS, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY PARTNERSHIP, AND READINGS AT LIBRARY & BOOKSTORES. STUDENTS - THROUGH THE THEATRE STUDENT ARTIST SERIES, CLASSROOM VISITS/CRITIQUES & REHEARSAL SPACE (COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY); ROWLAND HALL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD (HIGH SCHOOL); DISCOUNT TICKET PROGRAM (ALL STUDENT LEVELS) THE 2010/2011 SEASON MARKED THE SECOND YEAR OF SLAC'S GREEN ROOM GALLERY, A NEW EFFORT TO CONNECT WITH LOCAL VISUAL ARTISTS AND DISPLAY THEIR WORK AT SLAC. THE GALLERY'S MISSION IS TO OFFER A DIVERSE SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THEMES RAISED IN PRODUCTIONS ONSTAGE. OUR EXHIBITIONS INCLUDED: SINCE YOU ASKED, A GROUP EXHIBITION WHICH ACCOMPANIED ANGELS IN AMERICA; WORK BY STUDENTS AT THE VISUAL ART INSTITUTE, IN TANDEM WITH IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE; IMAGES OF WOMEN BY WOMEN ARTISTS, WOMEN SEEING WOMEN, WITH THE PERSIAN QUARTER; AND BAGLEY ON UTAH: RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, A SOLO EXHIBITION OF THE WORK OF PAT BAGLEY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SATURDAY'S VOYEUR. SLAC ALSO CONTINUED TO SUPPORT LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE NON-PROFITS BY PROVIDING COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO ASSIST WITH THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, AND OFFERED GREATER ACCESS TO ITS PRODUCTIONS THROUGH STUDENT AND UNDER 30 DISCOUNT TICKETS AS WELL AS STUDENT SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS, ZAP FREE TUESDAYS, FACEBOOK MATINEES . SLAC OFFERED TWO PANEL DISCUSSIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANGELS IN AMERICA AND THE PERSIAN QUARTER, A LENDING LIBRARY & BOOK CLUB DURING THE PERSIAN QUARTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UTAH HUMANITIES COUNCIL, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS. THE SEASON ALSO INCLUDED THESE NOTES OF SIGNIFICANCE: SLAC CONTINUED TO OFFER AND EXPAND OUR 4-PLAY STUDENT THEATRE ARTIST SERIES; OUR ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PRODUCTION WITH OUTREACH PROGRAMMING TO TITLE I SCHOOLS; AND OUR ANNUAL FEARLESS FRINGE FESTIVAL, DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENT OF VITAL NEW WORK BY UTAH WRITERS. SLAC RECEIVED 3 CITY WEEKLY ARTYS AWARDS, INCLUDING AN AWARD FOR BEST ORIGINAL PLAY. SLAC PRESENTED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF KATHLEEN CAHILL'S PLAY THE PERSIAN QUARTER, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN EDGERTON FOUNDATION NEW AMERICAN PLAYS AWARD. MS. CAHILL'S PLAY CHARM, WHICH WORLD-PREMIERED IN SLAC'S 10/11 SEASON, APPEARED IN ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS NATIONALLY; THE PERSIAN QUARTER HAD A STAGED READING IN CHICAGO AND IS CURRENTLY HAVING A FULL PRODUCTION AT MERRIMACK REP IN MASSACHUSETTS. SLAC NAMED MS. CAHILL PLAYWRIGHT-IN-RESIDENCE, AND READ HER NEW PLAY COURSE 86B IN THE CATALOGUE, SELECTING IT TO WORLD PREMIERE IN THE 11/12 SEASON. SLAC SERVES AS ONE OF THE RARE GATHERING PLACES FOR MATURE DISCUSSION AND DIVERSION IN OUR CITY, ENCOURAGING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THROUGH ITS PRODUCTIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. OUR AUDIENCE REMINDED US FREQUENTLY OF THEIR SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OF THIS THEATRE AND THE ROLE SLAC PLAYS IN MAKING SALT LAKE CITY AND UTAH A CULTURALLY VITAL PLACE TO LIVE.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
COLLEEN SORENSEN DON SORENSEN BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER SPOUSE
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED AT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, REVIEWED, AND APPROVED (IF NO CHANGES ARE REQUIRED). IN ADDITION, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR REVIEW.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THIS INFORMATION AND PRESENTING IT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE A SPECIFIC RESPONSE TO BE TAKEN ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT DOES NOT INTERFERE OR APPEAR TO INTERFERE WITH PRUDENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CREATES A BUDGET, INCLUDING BUDGETING FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. INFORMATION USED IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION INCLUDES HISTORICAL PAY, BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES, AND COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FROM TCG (THEATER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP). THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD, WHICH IS INDEPENDENT. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE OVERALL BUDGET, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, IS RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CREATES A BUDGET, INCLUDING BUDGETING FOR THE OTHER OFFICER'S AND EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION. INFORMATION USED IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION INCLUDES HISTORICAL PAY, BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENSES, AND COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FROM TCG (THEATER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP). THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD, WHICH IS INDEPENDENT. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE OVERALL BUDGET, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, IS RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT OUR OFFICES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.