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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY
Employer identification number
87-0542630
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
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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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
228,938
143,183
220,351
165,203
229,429
987,104
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......
61,025
60,231
72,787
82,003
58,515
334,561
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.
289,963
203,414
293,138
247,206
287,944
1,321,665
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
112,875
65,590
121,319
64,630
77,940
442,354
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..
112,875
65,590
121,319
64,630
77,940
442,354
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
879,311
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
289,963
203,414
293,138
247,206
287,944
1,321,665
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
784
4,164
3,111
205
139
8,403
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
784
4,164
3,111
205
139
8,403
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
3,673
936
1,910
6,519
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.)..
290,747
211,251
297,185
249,321
288,083
1,336,587
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
65.790 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
62.170 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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
.....
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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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY
Employer identification number
87-0542630
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
STUDENTS FREE OF CHARGE OUR SCRIPT-IN-HAND SERIES FEATURED A READING OF PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR RICHARD RHODES' PLAY REYKJAVIK, FEATURING A POST-SHOW DISCUSSION WITH MR. RHODES. OUR SOLD OUT, AWARD-WINNING WORLD-PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF MATTHEW GREENE'S ADAM & STEVE AND THE EMPTY SEA TOURED TO THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL. WE PUBLISHED OUR FOURTH ANTHOLOGY OF FULL-LENGTH PLAYS NEW PLAYS IV. INDIETHEATRENOW PUBLISHED PLAN-B IN NYC, AN ANTHOLOGY OF OUR THREE WORKS TO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK: FACING EAST IN 2007, ADAM & STEVE AND THE EMPTY SEA IN 2013 AND ERIC(A), ALSO IN 2013 BUT OUTSIDE OF FY2013 AWARDS 2103 SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY ARTY AWARDS (OUR TOTAL REACHED 46 ARTY AWARDS SINCE 2000, INCLUDING OUR 12TH IN 13 YEARS FOR BEST LOCAL THEATRE PRODUCTION) BEST LOCAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: ADAM & STEVE AND THE EMPTY SEA BEST ORIGINAL PLAY: ADAM & STEVE AND THE EMPTY SEA BEST INDIVIDUAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE: TERESA SANDERSON, ERIC(A) 2013 QSALTLAKE FABBY AWARDS (OUR TOTAL REACHED 18 FABBY AWARDS SINCE 2005, INCLUDING OUR 9TH IN 9 YEARS FOR BEST THEATRE COMPANY) BEST THEATRE COMPANY BEST PLAY OR MUSICAL: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (REVIVAL)
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BY THE BOARD TREASURER.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS. EACH INDIVIDUAL SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSUR FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THEY ARE INVOLVED OR THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. PRIOR TO BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INDIVIDUAL HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. IN ADDITION, THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND MAY NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION FOR THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND THE PRODUCING DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND THE PRODUCING DIRECTOR DO NOT VOTE ON THEIR OWN COMPENSATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS AWARE OF THE MARKET RATES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS, BUT DOES NOT PERFORM A FORMAL ANALYSIS AS THE ORGANIZATION COULD NOT AFFORD TO COMPENSATE ITS DIRECTORS AT MARKET RATES. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES.