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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
91-1087612
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2,305,569
75,340
3,165,023
3,347,295
3,494,198
12,387,425
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......
14,369,557
5,183,061
22,713,387
22,069,247
21,358,343
85,693,595
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.
16,675,126
5,258,401
25,878,410
25,416,542
24,852,541
98,081,020
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
298,147
1,226,412
711,816
871,213
3,107,588
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
298,147
1,226,412
711,816
871,213
3,107,588
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
94,973,432
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
16,675,126
5,258,401
25,878,410
25,416,542
24,852,541
98,081,020
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
174,056
-1,327
103,891
155,452
101,145
533,217
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
174,056
-1,327
103,891
155,452
101,145
533,217
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
23,812
596
24,408
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
60,647
61,487
122,134
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
16,933,641
5,257,670
25,982,301
25,571,994
25,015,173
98,760,779
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
96.170 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.550 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.540 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.620 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
91-1087612
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
THESE VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE BOTH BOARD MEMBERS (39) AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERS (125) WHO CONTRIBUTED ABOUT 9,000 HOURS OF TIME DURING THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD ENDED ON JULY 31, 2014.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO DEVELOP, PRODUCE, AND PRESENT LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE FOR THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OF THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS AND FACILITY OPERATIONS; ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSICAL THEATRE GENRE AS A VITAL PART OF OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE; AND PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE UNIQUE ARTISTIC, ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC LEGACY OF THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE. AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR MISSION TO PROMOTE MUSICAL THEATRE IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS - FUNCTIONS THAT REACH OUT TO THE AUDIENCES OF THE FUTURE. IT IS OUR INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE AS THE LEADING REGIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE IN THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE IS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THAT PRODUCES OUR OWN BROADWAY-CALIBER MUSICALS THAT PROMINENTLY SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING JOBS TO NEARLY 700 LOCAL THEATER ARTISTS ANNUALLY, GENERATING SIGNIFICANT REVENUE FOR THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR CITY, AND ENTERTAINING OVER 370,000 PEOPLE WITH OUR WORLD-CLASS MAIN SERIES PRODUCTIONS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE MUSICAL THEATER AVAILABLE FOR ALL TO ENJOY THROUGH DEEPLY DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND YOUNG ADULTS; COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SERVING DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS, ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH MOBILITY, VISION, AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS; AND OUR FREE CURTAIN UP! COMMUNITY EVENT. WE SERVE OVER 60,000 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SHARE THE MAGIC OF THEATER, TEACH ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS ON OUR STAGE AND NURTURE THE AUDIENCE AND PERFORMERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. WE PARTNER WITH HIGH-NEED PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FREE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT OUR THEATRE. WE SERVE THE ART FORM THROUGH OUR HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTIONS THAT REFLECT THE BROAD SCOPE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL - ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. OUR REVIVALS OF GOLDEN AGE CLASSICS BRING FRESH INSIGHT TO THESE GREAT MUSICALS WHILE HONORING THE INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL, WITH FULL-SIZE CASTS AND ORCHESTRAS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE A ROBUST PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF NEW WORKS. SINCE 2001, WE HAVE PRODUCED 14 NEW MUSICALS, SENT SEVEN TO BROADWAY, AND TWO MORE WILL OPEN BY SUMMER 2014. FIVE OF THESE SHOWS HAVE GARNERED A TOTAL OF 14 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL FOR HAIRSPRAY AND MEMPHIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DAVID ARMSTRONG AND KENNETH ALHADEFF HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBERS PRIOR TO BEING REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE DRAFT. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. SUBSEQUENT TO PROVIDING THE RETURN TO THE BOARD, FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE A BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT MIGHT EXIST. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRES AND NOTIFIES THE FULL BOARD OF ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL EVALUATE EACH DISCLOSURE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT DOES CONSTITUTE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST, SAID BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER WILL RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM VOTING ON ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH HE/SHE HAS A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT AND HE/SHE SHALL NOT BE PRESENT WHEN ANY SUCH VOTE IS TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD COLLECTS DATA FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL PEER ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR BOTH OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN DECEMBER OF 2009, AFTER WHICH CONTRACTS WERE SIGNED WITH THE THREE OFFICERS. EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS RENEW ON A ROLLING SCHEDULE, WITH ONE RENEWAL EACH YEAR. COMPENSATION REVIEWS OCCUR AS EACH CONTRACT IS RENEWED. FOR THE CONTRACT EXPIRING DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2014, COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND A NEW CONTRACT ESTABLISHED IN THE FALL OF 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN JOINT VENTURES AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR ONLY. THE JOINT VENTURES RELATE TO MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. OUR INVOLVEMENT AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR IS MERELY TO PROVIDE A RETURN ON OUR INVESTMENT FOR FUTURE ENDEAVORS AND TO ASSIST IN SECURING NATIONAL MUSICALS FOR FUTURE SEASONS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.