Friends Of The Strand Theatre

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Strand Theatre is located in Rockland, ME. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Friends Of The Strand Theatre employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Strand Theatre 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 06/2020, Friends Of The Strand Theatre generated $941.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $746.0k during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO OWN AND OPERATE THE STRAND THEATER IN ROCKLAND MAINE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL: MAKE AVAILABLE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE EVENTS AND TRADITIONAL THEATER; PROMOTE AND ADVANCE SHARED CULTURAL AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE COMMUNITY; ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE STRAND THEATRE AS A HISTORIC AND VALUABLE COMMUNITY ASSET; AND ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL ACTIVITY THAT MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(C)(3).

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE, INC. OWNS, MAINTAINS, AND OPERATES THE STRAND THEATRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF FILM, MUSIC, THEATER, AND ARTS SUPPORTERS. THE THEATER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM OF FILM, LIVE MUSIC AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; THE THEATERS DIVERSE PROGRAMMING SHOWS ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE STRAND ALSO CURRENTLY OFFERS STUDENT PRICES ON HD EVENTS, WHICH DEMONSTRATES OUR ORGANIZATIONS COMMITMENT TO MAKING GREAT PERFORMANCES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO CONTINUE THESE SUBSIDIZED TICKET PRICES AND OFFER ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIES TO SCHOOL GROUPS, INCLUDING HELPING TO COVER TRANSPORTATION COSTS. ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY RENT THE STRAND TO HOLD THEIR FUNDRAISERS AND OTHER EVENTS. THE FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE SUBSIDIZES THESE EVENTS BY OFFERING SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEIR EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE A VENUE ON MAIN STREET WHERE SUCH COMMUNITY EVENTS CAN BE CENTRALLY LOCATED. THE SUBSIDIZED RATES ALLOW THE RENTING ORGANIZATIONS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE THEIR EVENTS FREE OR LOW-COST AS WELL AS ENABLING THEM TO RE-INVEST THE FUNDS RAISED FROM THE EVENTS INTO THEIR OWN BUDGETS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ellen Seidman
Chairman
$0
Roy Hitchings Jr
Treasurer
$0
Norman Thomas
Secretary
$0
John Bird
Director
$0
Joanne Billington
Director
$0
Jo Dondis
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$539,803
Investment income $3,326
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $24,384
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,657
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $38,054
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $941,611

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Friends Of The Strand Theatre has recieved totaling $79,290.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$25,000
Anonimo Foundation

Damariscotta, ME

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$10,000
Cascade Foundation

Rockport, ME

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$10,000
Onion Foundation

Wayne, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$7,500
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$6,526
Wyeth Foundation

Chadds Ford, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORTCOMMUNITY THEATER& EDUCATION PROGRAMS

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$143,889
Earnings$16,038
Net Contributions$64,191
Other Expense$78,697
Ending Balance$145,421

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