Upstate Theater Coalition For A Fairgame Inc is located in Schenectady, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upstate Theater Coalition For A Fairgame Inc 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 12/2023, Upstate Theater Coalition For A Fairgame Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Upstate Theater Coalition For A Fairgame Inc has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $3,876,654. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UPSTATE THEATER COALITION FOR A FAIRGAME INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO RECEIVE LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED CASINO GENERATED CONTRIBUTION AND PAY NET PROCEEDS OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS OVER TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UPSTATE THEATER COALITION FOR A FAIRGAME INC. ("FAIRGAME") IS A CONSORTIUM OF 12 VENUES WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT UPSTATE NEW YORK CASINOS DO NOT HAVE AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE WITH BOOKING ENTERTAINMENT. FAIRGAME WORKED WITH THE NEW YORK GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND THE NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSION TO URGE THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS FOR CASINOS IN THREE UPSTATE NEW YORK REGIONS: THE SOUTHERN TIER, THE CATSKILLS, AND THE CAPITAL REGION. FAIRGAME HAS AGREEMENTS IN PLACE WITH THE FOUR CASINOS IN THESE UPSTATE NEW YORK REGIONS THAT INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF EXISTING VENUES, CAPACITY LIMITS ON VENUE SEATING, AND TALENT-BOOKING EXCLUSIVITY. FAIRGAME RECEIVES LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED CASINO GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THESE FOUR CASINOS AND PAYS NET PROCEEDS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OVER TO THE 12 VENUES MAKING UP THE FAIRGAME CONSORTIUM. THESE 12 VENUES ARE: PROCTORS, SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER, PALACE THEATRE, TIMES UNION CENTER, BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL, BARDAVON1869 OPERA HOUSE, ROCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE, STATE THEATRE OF ITHACA, CLEMENS CENTER, AND THE FORUM THEATRE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jon Elbaum President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Parkhurst Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Morris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Silva Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Baker Director (until 1/1/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Belber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,102,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,102,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $957,360 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $611 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $9,250 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,409 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,677 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $553 |
All other expenses | $8,375 |
Total functional expenses | $1,057,510 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $858,545 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $598,692 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,079 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,467,316 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,303 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $39,303 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,428,013 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,467,316 |
Over the last fiscal year, Upstate Theater Coalition For A Fairgame Inc has awarded $797,650 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARTS CENTER & THEATRE OF SCHENECTADY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $110,613 |
BARDAVON 1869 OPERA HOUSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $116,918 |
CLEMENS CENTER OF ELMIRA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $28,838 |
FORUM THEATRE OF BINGHAMTON PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $23,172 |
PALACE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $22,292 |
BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $233,080 |