Civic Intelligence

Washington Improvisational Theater Company

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-1543346

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 14, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.WITDC.ORG
1835 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009-4425

(202) 204-7770

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

70th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$62,226

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

86th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$397,751

Up $101,215 (+34%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$298,453

Up $101,537 (+52%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$99,298

Down $322 (-0.3%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$812,127

Up $159,298 (+24%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$710,590

Up $138,057 (+24%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$101,537

Up $21,241 (+26%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $134,123Liabilities 2010: $2,264Net Assets 2010: $131,8592010Assets 2011: $94,770Liabilities 2011: $170Net Assets 2011: $94,6002011Assets 2012: $84,272Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $84,2722012Assets 2013: $111,134Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $111,1342013Assets 2014: $203,257Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $203,2572014Assets 2015: $296,536Liabilities 2015: $99,620Net Assets 2015: $196,9162015Assets 2016: $397,751Liabilities 2016: $99,298Net Assets 2016: $298,4532016Assets 2017: $541,350Liabilities 2017: $127,619Net Assets 2017: $413,7312017Assets 2018: $602,264Liabilities 2018: $129,020Net Assets 2018: $473,2442018Assets 2019: $623,195Liabilities 2019: $89,380Net Assets 2019: $533,8152019Assets 2020: $651,749Liabilities 2020: $84,265Net Assets 2020: $567,4842020Assets 2021: $936,337Liabilities 2021: $141,026Net Assets 2021: $795,3112021Assets 2022: $1,346,045Liabilities 2022: $88,955Net Assets 2022: $1,257,0902022Assets 2023: $1,317,234Liabilities 2023: $86,726Net Assets 2023: $1,230,5082023Assets 2024: $1,230,206Liabilities 2024: $160,613Net Assets 2024: $1,069,5932024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$397,751
Liabilities$99,298
Net Assets$298,453
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $344,933Expenses 2010: $343,792Net Income 2010: $1,1412010Revenue 2011: $380,129Expenses 2011: $417,388Net Income 2011: -$37,2592011Revenue 2012: $400,865Expenses 2012: $411,193Net Income 2012: -$10,3282012Expenses 2013: $413,2562013Revenue 2014: $590,322Expenses 2014: $498,199Net Income 2014: $92,1232014Revenue 2015: $652,829Expenses 2015: $572,533Net Income 2015: $80,2962015Revenue 2016: $812,127Expenses 2016: $710,590Net Income 2016: $101,5372016Revenue 2017: $896,144Expenses 2017: $780,866Net Income 2017: $115,2782017Revenue 2018: $924,429Expenses 2018: $864,916Net Income 2018: $59,5132018Revenue 2019: $1,000,517Expenses 2019: $939,946Net Income 2019: $60,5712019Revenue 2020: $939,153Expenses 2020: $905,484Net Income 2020: $33,6692020Revenue 2021: $877,306Expenses 2021: $638,792Net Income 2021: $238,5142021Revenue 2022: $1,185,590Expenses 2022: $721,026Net Income 2022: $464,5642022Revenue 2023: $921,626Expenses 2023: $943,402Net Income 2023: -$21,7762023Revenue 2024: $1,016,163Expenses 2024: $1,177,078Net Income 2024: -$160,9152024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$812,127
Expenses$710,590
Net Income$101,537
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 14, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$812,127
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Wits mission is to unleash the creative power of improv in washington, dc. We engage audiences with performances that exhilarate and inspire. We ignite the spirit of play in washington with a revolutionary training program for individuals and organizations.

In fiscal year 2016 wit shared its unique take on the craft of improvisation with over 21,000 audience members, enrolled over 2,100 students in classes and workshops, and reached 1,600 workplace training participants.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$225,581$263,023▲ $37,442
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$63,592$106,584▲ $42,992
Accounts Receivable$4,913$22,344▲ $17,431
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,300-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$1,050▲ $1,050
Total Assets$296,536$397,751▲ $101,215
Other Assets Total$2,450$2,450→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$77,422$78,941▲ $1,519
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,198$20,357▼ $1,841
Total Liabilities$99,620$99,298▼ $322
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$130,738$298,453▲ $167,715
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$66,178$0▼ $66,178
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$196,916$298,453▲ $101,537
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$296,536$397,751▲ $101,215

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,050$350$1,400
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mark ChalfantArtistic and Executive DirectorFT$56,537$5,689$62,226

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Aaron MosbyChair
Arianna KoudounasDirector
Greg TindaleDirector
Margaret FisherDirector
Michael KitcesDirector
Thomas HarrisDirector
Whitney BrimfieldDirector
Liz RowanSecretary
Cicie SattarnilasskornTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$180,861
Program Service Revenue
$631,213
Investment Income
$53
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$64,361
Change in Net Assets
$101,537
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$473,640
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$236,950
Total Fundraising Expense$23,101
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$183,773$3,774$922$188,469
Other Salaries and Wages$87,485$57,481$7,150$152,116
Occupancy$123,932$4,058$2,689$130,679
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,534$8,706$5,805$58,045
Advertising$39,433--$39,433
Other Expenses$18,011$21,433-$18,011
Office Expenses$3,609$12,834$330$16,773
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,853-$15,853
Payroll Taxes$11,950$1,888$1,410$15,248
Conferences and Meetings$1,750$8,746$2,729$13,225
Information Technology$6,014$6,647$348$13,009
Insurance$4,743$5,283$580$10,606
Other Employee Benefits$5,770$962$734$7,466
Travel$3,559$1,240-$4,799
Pension Plan Contributions$3,141$530$404$4,075
Fees for Services Legal-$1,000-$1,000
Depreciation Depletion$241$109-$350
Total Functional Expenses$536,945$150,544$23,101$710,590
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the chair, the treasurer, and the executive director before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The members of the governing body annually review the artistic and executive director's compensation and monitor and discuss the artistic and executive director's performance throughout the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Washington Improvisational Theater
EIN
52-1543346
Phone
2022047770
Address
1835 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-4425

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Chalfant
Title
Artistic and Executive Director
Phone
2022047770
Signed
2017-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Chalfant
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
44
Volunteers
160

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
400 N WASHINGTON ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2366
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Classroom facilitation services: program service expenses 117,887. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 117,887. Production and performance support services: program service expenses 56,238. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,238. Graphic design services: program service expenses 9,391. Management and general expenses 3,774. Fundraising expenses 922. Total expenses 14,087. Professional photography services: program service expenses 257. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 257.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0WASHINGTON IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER (WIT) PRESENTED UNSCRIPTED COMEDY THEATER PERFORMANCES TO OVER 13,000 PATRONS IN THE D.C. AREA AND BEYOND. OVER 70 ARTISTS PERFORMED AS PLAYERS IN WIT'S SIX COMPANY ENSEMBLES AND FOUR HAROLD TEAMS. DOZENS OF OTHER ARTISTS PRESENTED SHOWS AS GUESTS ON WIT'S STAGE. WIT'S HOME STAGE AT SOURCE SERVED AS THE VENUE FOR MOST PERFORMANCES; MANY OTHERS WERE PRESENTED AT THE D.C. ARTS CENTER AND OTHER AREA STAGES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WASHINGTON IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER HAS HELPED ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES LEARN HOW TO BUILD TEAMS, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND UNLEASH CREATIVITY. OUR CLIENTS ROUTINELY TELL US THAT NOT ONLY ARE OUR SESSIONS A TON OF FUN, BUT ALSO THEY ARE AMONG THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS AROUND.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR, THE TREASURER, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY REVIEW THE ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND MONITOR AND DISCUSS THE ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CLASSROOM FACILITATION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 117,887. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 117,887. PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 56,238. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,238. GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,391. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,774. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 922. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,087. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 257. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 257.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$397,751
Liabilities
$99,298
Net assets
$298,453
Revenue
$812,127
Expenses
$710,590
Net income
$101,537
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.23$0.16$1.07$1.02$1.18$0.16
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.09$1.23$0.92$0.94$0.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.35$0.09$1.26$1.19$0.72$0.46
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.14$0.80$0.88$0.64$0.24
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.08$0.57$0.94$0.91$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.09$0.53$1.00$0.94$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.13$0.47$0.92$0.86$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.13$0.41$0.90$0.78$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.10$0.30$0.81$0.71$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.10$0.20$0.65$0.57$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.59$0.50$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.41
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.40$0.41$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.38$0.42$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.34$0.34$0.00