Civic Intelligence

Franklin Theatrical Fellowship

EIN 99-1317026 • 501(c)3 • Franklin, TN

Profile

Bringing human beings together through the shared experience of live theatre

6000 Blackwell LaneFranklin, TN 37064

www.ftfshows.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

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No value available

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

9.0%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$21,146

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2024

Assets

$14,463

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$14,463

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Revenue

$160,539

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Expenses

$146,076

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Net Income

$14,463

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $14,463Net Assets 2024: $14,4632024

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2024

Assets$14,463
Liabilities-
Net Assets$14,463

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $160,539Expenses 2024: $146,076Net Income 2024: $14,4632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$160,539
Expenses$146,076
Net Income$14,463

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$1.61$1.46$0.14
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 30, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$160,539
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bringing human beings together through the shared experience of live theatre

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP (FTF) IS A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL, NON-PROFIT THEATRE COMPANY BASED IN FRANKLIN, TN. WE STRIVE TO BRING THE KIND OF ARTS PROGRAMMING TO OUR CITY THAT NOT ONLY ENTERTAINS AN AUDIENCE WITH EXCELLENCE, BUT ALSO CHALLENGES ALL OF US TO BE A BETTER COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT THE TELLING OF STORIES AND THE SHARING OF LAUGHTER, TEARS, SONGS, OR POWERFUL WORDS CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND AND CONNECT TO ONE ANOTHER MORE FULLY. THIS VISION FOR HIGH-QUALITY, ARTS-BASED FELLOWSHIP GUIDES US TOWARD THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES: ENRICHMENT, CIVIL DISCOURSE, HOSPITALITY, EQUALITY & GENEROSITY$1,000$146,076
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MELANIE SUTTONBoard MemberPT$21,146-$21,146
ROB MCCRAYPresidentPT$0--
CASSIE LEFEVORVice PresidePT$0--
BEN GREGGTreasurerPT$0--
RJ COMERSecretaryPT$0--
SANDY STATLER WEIKBoard Member-$0--
JENNIFER CLAPPBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Franklin Theatrical Fellowship
EIN
99-1317026
Phone
2539619932
Address
6000 BLACKWELL LANE, FRANKLIN, TN 37064

Signing Officer

Name
Ben Gregg
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2539619932
Signed
2025-07-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Blankenship CPA Group Pllc
Address
101 WINNERS CIRCLE, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Preparer
Scott a Felts CPA
Phone
6153733771
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 11,554 website 325 bloomerang donor management 2,628 meals 28 insurance 530 set 8,154 show rights 2,137 concessions 1,824 costumes 721 hair & makeup 277 props 724 professional memberships 250 misc 1,135 total 30,287

Form 990-ez, Part III

Bringing human beings together through the shared experience of live theatre

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Franklin theatrical fellowship (ftf) is a semi-professional, non-profit theatre company based in franklin, tn. We strive to bring the kind of arts programming to our city that not only entertains an audience with excellence, but also challenges all of us to be a better community. We believe that the telling of stories and the sharing of laughter, tears, songs, or powerful words can help us understand and connect to one another more fully. This vision for high-quality, arts-based fellowship guides us toward the following core values: enrichment, civil discourse, hospitality, equality & generosity

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