Meetinghouse Arts

Organization Overview

Meetinghouse Arts is located in Freeport, ME. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2022, Meetinghouse Arts employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meetinghouse Arts 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 12/2022, Meetinghouse Arts generated $307.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $286.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF MEETINGHOUSE ARTS IS TO CULTIVATE GREATER FREEPORT AS A VIBRANT CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE BY FOSTERING CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND AMPLIFYING THE ARTS AND CULTURE AS TOOLS TO ECONOMICALLY STRENGTHEN, EDUCATE, AND CONNECT COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2022 MEETINGHOUSE ARTS STAGE EXPANDED ITS OFFERINGS IN BOTH THEATRICAL GENRES AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY HOSTING BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. FOR EXAMPLE, NEW VAUDEVILLIANS, CIRCUS ARTS PERFORMERS, IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY TEAMS, JAZZ MUSICIANS (BOTH SOLOISTS AND ENSEMBLES), BOTH CLASSICAL AND AMERICANA MUSICAL GROUPS, AND SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS/MUSICIANS ALL GRACED OUR STAGE. WE HOSTED A CONCERT FOR UKRAINE, PIHCINTU: MULTINATIONAL GIRLS' CHOIR, AND A YOUTH ORCHESTRA. WE CONTINUED OUR CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR ON SATURDAY MORNINGS, USING BOOKS FROM A DIVERSITY OF CULTURES AND ENGAGING CHILDREN IN LISTENING THEN RESPONDING THROUGH VISUAL ARTS OR THEATER ACTIVITIES. WE COOPERATED WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS TO BRING ENGAGING LECTURES TO OUR STAGE, AS WELL AS A TOP TIER STRING QUARTET, AND THEATER COMPANY. MORE THAN 30 PERFORMANCE EVENTS WITH MORE THAN 3000 PEOPLE ATTENDING.


THE MEETINGHOUSE ARTS GALLERY CONTINUED TO OFFER REGULAR GALLERY SHOWS WITH EXHIBITS CHANGING APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. THERE WAS AN EXHIBITION SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG (K-12) STUDENT ARTISTS AND AN EXHIBITION BY ARTISTS FROM AN ORGANIZATION SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. NEW THIS YEAR, THE GALLERY OFFERED ART-MAKING WORKSHOPS IN DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR BOTH PROFESSIONALS AND NOVICES. ALL THIS IN ADDITION TO SERVING MORE THAN 100 LOCAL ARTIST MEMBERS. OVER 2000 PEOPLE VISITED THE GALLERY.


EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MEETINGHOUSE ARTS PRODUCED OUR TOWN BY THORNTON WILDER, DIRECTED BY A LOCAL DIRECTOR WITH NATIONAL CREDENTIALS. THE CAST OF 20+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS RANGED IN AGE FROM 13 - 81 AND INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL AND NOVICE ACTORS. PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL FREEPORT FALL FESTIVAL (ARTS AND CRAFTS, WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES), MEETINGHOUSE ARTS HELPED 200+ CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) MAKE NATURE GEL PRINTS USING LEAVES AND FERNS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Suzanne Watson
Executive Director
$12,692
Daric Ebert
Director
$0
David Webster
Director
$0
Evan Haynes
Director
$0
Jane Bradley
Director
$0
Maryellen Carew
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,350
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $83,960
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$118,961
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$211,271
Total Program Service Revenue$96,352
Investment income $2
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 $307,625

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