Sandler Center For The Performing Arts Foundation

Organization Overview

Sandler Center For The Performing Arts Foundation, operating under the name Sandler Center Foundation, is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandler Center Foundation 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 06/2022, Sandler Center Foundation generated $429.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $447.7k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE SANDLER CENTER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ENRICH AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PILLAR I - K-12 EDUCATION: THIS PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH A ROBUST VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL MATINEES THAT ARE CAREFULLY CURATED AND ALIGN WITH THE VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING. 100% OF STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE A DIGITAL MATINEE RECEIVE FULL FUNDING. ALL EDUCATIONAL MATINEES HAVE ACCOMPANYING TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDES TO PROVIDE EDUCATORS ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO EXTEND LEARNING TO THE CLASSROOM. THE PERFORMANCES WE SELECTED HONOR BLACK HISTORY, WOMEN'S HISTORY, JEWISH HISTORY, ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS' HISTORY, STEM, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ANTI-BULLYING, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, MILITARY APPRECIATION AND MORE. THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY REACHED OVER 24,000 AREA STUDENTS, WITH A MAJORITY FROM LOW-INCOME HOMES AND RECEIVING FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. WE PARTNERED WITH THE STATE BALLET OF VIRGINIA, RICHMOND BALLET, TO PROVIDE THEIR DIGITAL PERFORMANCE OF COPPELIA WITH AN INTERACTIVE INTRODUCTION TO BALLET TO APPROXIMATELY 1800 STUDENTS FROM 5 AREA SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO THE SCHOOLS.


PILLAR II: COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACHTHE FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. WE PARTNERED WITH THE MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON OFFSHORE WIND AND CLEAN ENERGY TO HOST A FREE KICK OFF CONCERT FEATURING GOOD SHOT JUDY BAND FOR "YNOT WINDSDAY" TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND ECO-FRIENDLY LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE SANDLER CENTER FOUNDATION BEGAN A PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP THE FIRST IN THE WORLD VIRTUAL REALITY PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE ADJUSTABLE ARTS EXPERIENCES TO NEURO-DIVERGENT AUDIENCES. IN DECEMBER 2021, THE SANDLER CENTER FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH THE IN(HEIR)ITANCE PROJECT TO HOST A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION AROUND RACE AND CULTURAL RELATIONS THAT WAS DEVELOPED INTO A LIVE PERFORMANCE.


PILLAR 3: PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITING AND GRANTMAKINGTHE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE SANDLER CENTER AND THE RESIDENT COMPANIES BY UNDERWRITING PERFORMANCES AND GRANTMAKING. $40,000 WAS AWARDED TO THE VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL, AND SYMPHONICITY TO UNDERWRITE THEIR PERFORMANCES TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY IS ENRICHED BY THE PERFORMING ARTS. THESE PERFORMANCES AND GRANTS ARE FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE SANDLER CENTER FOUNDATION AND ITS GENEROUS DONORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa A Baehre
Executive Director
$134,625
Tony Nero
Chairman
$0
Bob Taylor
Director
$0
Jeff Moore
Secretary
$0
Leslie Doyle
Past President
$0
Katherine Willis
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$187,558
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$197,558
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $84,037
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $146,776
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,149
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $429,520

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sandler Center For The Performing Arts Foundation has awarded $25,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS PB&J PERFORMANCE

$10,000

Virginia Beach, VA

PURPOSE: HANDEL'S MESSIAH SING-ALONG BINAURAL RECORDING PROJECT

$8,000

THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP (VMT AS A PARTNER)

$7,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sandler Center For The Performing Arts Foundation has recieved totaling $1,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Clark-Nexsen Foundation

Virginia Beach, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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