Waterville Creates

Organization Overview

Waterville Creates, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Waterville, ME. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, See Schedule O employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. See Schedule O is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, See Schedule O generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO ENHANCE THE CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTSTANDING ARTS EDUCATION AND EXHIBITIONS AND COLLABORATIVE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. AFTER BEING CLOSED FOR A YEAR AND A HALF DUE TO COVID-19, TICONIC GALLERY REOPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2021 AND HOSTED TWO IN-PERSON EXHIBITIONS, ART INSIDE AND SHIRT STORIES: FRESCOES BY BARBARA SULLIVAN. TICONIC CLAY STUDIO ALSO REOPENED TO MEMBERS IN THE FALL AND BEGAN HOSTING IN-PERSON CLAY CLASSES IN DECEMBER. WATERVILLE CREATES ALSO CONTINUED ITS POPULAR ART KITS FOR ALL PROGRAM WHICH HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 7000 ART KITS TO AREA FAMILIES AND HOSTED ART IN THE PARK ACTIVITIES WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AT THE DOWNTOWN WATERVILLE FARMERS' MARKET.


TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. THE 810-SEAT WATERVILLE OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS LIVE THEATRE, DANCE, CONCERTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. AFTER BEING CLOSED FOR OVER A YEAR DUE TO COVID-19, THE VENUE REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN JUNE 2021. OVER THE FOLLOWING 7 MONTHS, THE OPERA HOUSE PRESENTED TWO COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, WITH RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE FOR CLUE; SIX CONCERTS, INCLUDING BLUES TRAVELER, LEANN RIMES, CHRIS THILE, AND WYNONNA JUDD AND THE BIG NOISE; AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING DANCE RECITALS AND THE BOSSOV BALLET'S PRESENTATION OF THE NUTCRACKER.


TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH FILM. CELEBRATING THE ART OF CINEMA AND INSPIRING A LOVE FOR FILM, THE MAINE FILM CENTER (MFC) OPERATES THE NATIONALLY RENOWNED RAILROAD SQUARE CINEMA, PRESENTS THE 10- DAY MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (MIFF), AND HOSTS IMPACTFUL FILM EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. RAILROAD SQUARE CINEMA REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN JULY 2021 WITH THE 24TH ANNUAL MIFF AND REMAINED OPEN WITH REGULAR FIRST RUN ARTHOUSE FILM PROGRAMMING AFTER THE FESTIVAL CONCLUDED. MFC ALSO ENGAGED OVER 100 STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 IN VIRTUAL FILM EDUCATION SESSIONS THROUGH THE MAINE STUDENT FILM CREW PROGRAM AND HOSTED THE 43RD MAINE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH MIFF.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shannon Haines
President &
$110,856
Debra Susi
Director
$1,522
Sno Barry
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Finch
Vice Chair
$0
Jim Laliberty
Chair
$0
Lori Roming
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,595
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,380,295
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,662,684
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $170,280
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,075,574
Total Program Service Revenue$374,258
Investment income $1,662
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$243,543
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,452
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,294,325

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Waterville Creates has awarded $43,145 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WATERVILLE OPERA HOUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Waterville, ME

PURPOSE: PARTNER INCENTIVE GR

$13,145

MAINE FILM CENTER

PURPOSE: PARTNER INCENTIVE GR

$12,500

MID MAINE TECHNICAL CENTER

PURPOSE: PARTNER INCENTIVE GR

$10,000

WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: PARTNER INCENTIVE GR

$7,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Waterville Creates has recieved totaling $1,142,598.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Harold Alfond Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: 2019 -2023 OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000,000
Davis Family Foundation

Yarmouth, ME

PURPOSE: Waterville Downtown Arts Center

$50,000
Onion Foundation

Wayne, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$28,000
Raymond J And Mary C Reisert Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Arts & Culture

$15,000
Harold Alfond Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: WOH SEASON SPONSORSHIP

$15,000
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