Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc is located in North Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc employed 171 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strathmore Hall Foundation 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 06/2021, Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:

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SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PERFORMING ARTS: STRATHMORE CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A WORLD-CLASS, 1,976-SEAT PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER, FOR THE COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT OF NEARLY 250,000 VISITORS YEAR-ROUND. IT IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL ANDCOMMITTED TO REACHING AND SERVING DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF MORE THAN 315 CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND FESTIVALS EACH YEAR. THE FEATURE PRESENTATION OF FY22 WAS THE POWERFUL OPERA WRITTEN BY TOSHI REAGON AND BERNICE JOHNSON REAGON BASED ON OCTAVIA E. BUTLER'S NOVEL "PARABLE OF THE SOWER." STRATHMORE PRESENTED TWO SOLD-OUT PERFORMANCES AND CREATED A SUITE OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND A MICROSITE OF RELATED RESOURCES THAT HAVE BEEN ATTENDED/ACCESSED BY MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE.


RETAIL AND OPERATIONS: STRATHMORE INTEGRATES THE LOCAL ARTIST COMMUNITY INTO ITS PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS THROUGH ITS GIFT SHOP, WHICH FEATURES HANDMADE ITEMS AND WORK BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL CRAFT GUILDS, ITS TEA ROOM, WHERE LOCAL MUSICIANS PERFORM WEEKLY, AND THROUGH ITS GALLERYSALES PROGRAM, WHICH FEATURES THE WORK OF, AND PROVIDES SALES SUPPORT FOR, VISUAL ARTISTS. DURING THE PANDEMIC, STRATHMORE CREATED ONLINE VERSIONS OF ITS MUSEUM SHOP HOLIDAY MARKET AND GIFT SHOP TO EXPAND THE AWARENESS OF ITS LOCAL ARTISTS AND EXTEND ITS REVENUE OPTIONS AT A CRITICAL TIME. IN FY22 IN PERSON AND HYBRID VERSIONS OF THESE POPULAR EVENTS REENGAGED ARTISTS AND PATRONS.


VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION: ART EXHIBITIONS AT STRATHMORE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT VISUAL ARTISTS THROUGHOUT THE FULL CONTINUUM OF THEIR CREATIVE LIFE. THE INVITATIONAL GALLERY PRESENTS MID-CAREER AND EMERGING ARTISTS, OFTEN IN THEIR FIRST PROFESSIONAL GALLERY EXHIBIT. SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS AT THIS LEVEL MAY INCLUDE ASSISTANCE IN WRITING ARTIST STATEMENTS AND DEVELOPING ELEVATOR PITCHES TO SUPPLYING ART MEDIA AND FRAMING MATERIALS. IN OUR MAIN GALLERIES, WE OFFER VISITORS A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ARTWORK CREATED BY ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE REGION, NATION AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA AND SUBJECTS. IN FY2022, STRATHMORE PRESENTED 4 SOLO EXHIBITIONS FEATURING ARTISTS BEGONIA MORTON, JULIO VALDEZ, EZEQUIEL TAVERAS AND TERENCE NICHOLSON. (SEE SCHED. O)VALDEZ AND NICHOLSON WERE GUEST CURATORS LEADING TO A MORE DIVERSE SELECTION OF ART AND STORYTELLING. COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITIONS WITH GUILDS AND ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED THE ANNUAL MINIATURE PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, AND GRAVERS SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON; ADDITIONALLY, WE INVITED THE NORTH BETHESDA CAMERA CLUB AND THE WOMEN, ARTISTS, MASTERS GROUP FOR THEIR FIRST EXHIBITIONS IN OUR GALLERY, AND HOSTED THE RETURNS OF THE BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY AND MARYLAND PASTEL SOCIETY.STRATHMORE BEGAN FY22 WITH A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING. ART CAMP WAS IN-PERSON, WHILE UKEFEST, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS AND STUDENT CONCERTS FOR 22,000 2ND AND 5TH GRADERS REMAINED VIRTUAL. MORE IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING WAS ADDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING STUDENT ENSEMBLES AND THINK BIG CAFE. OFF-SITE PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION CENTERS, THE YMCA (YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES) AND LINKAGES TO LEARNING WERE HYBRID AS WELL.


COMMUNICATIONS: STRATHMORE COMMUNICATES REGULARLY TO ENGAGE WITH ITS PATRONS EVEN WHEN THEY CANNOT GATHER, SHARING ORIGINAL ARTISTIC CONTENT AND CONNECTING AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTREACH, STRATHMORE EMPLOYED ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL PLATFORMS, AND EMAIL TO INFORM PATRONS AND DONORS ABOUT PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS, AND EXPERIENCES AT ALL OF STRATHMORE'S VENUES. ADDITIONALLY, IT SHARED IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT SAFETY AND COMFORT AS PATRONS BEGAN TO RETURN TO STRATHMORE SPACES FOR LIVE EVENTS. STRATHMORE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH EMBEDDED COMMUNITY CONNECTORS AND CURATORS TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES RECEIVE INFORMATION IN THE WAY IT IS MOST MEANINGFUL TO THEM, WHETHER THAT IS IN A SPECIAL LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER, FROM TRUSTED COMMUNITY CONVENERS THROUGH GROUP SALES, OR IN HEAVILY FREQUENTED GATHERING PLACES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Littler Mendelson
Legal
$336,931
Adage Technologies
Website Maintenance
$176,125
Securitas Security Service
Security
$202,241
Allied Global Marketing
Marketing
$159,946
Sb Touring
Artist Fees
$195,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,352,635
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,516,114
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $71,335
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,868,749
Total Program Service Revenue$1,466,015
Investment income $183,269
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $210,613
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $392,814
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $151,665
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,322,288

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $863,335.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County In

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$600,000
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES

$50,000
Sachiko Kuno Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

$50,000
Rockley Family Foundation Inc

Golden, CO

PURPOSE: Education of Students

$42,090
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$30,630
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of the Holiday Concert series

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,129,866
Earnings-$817,659
Ending Balance$5,312,207

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