Town Hall Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Town Hall Association employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Town Hall Association 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, Town Hall Association generated $2.4m 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 (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AN INCLUSIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOME FOR ARTS, CIVIC, SCIENCE, AND WORLD CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TOWN HALL PRODUCTIONS: TOWN HALL SEATTLE TYPICALLY PRODUCES 200+ PROGRAMS ANNUALLY, SPANNING SCIENCE, CIVICS, THE ARTS, AND CULTURE. FROM CHAMBER, WORLD, AND FAMILY CONCERTS TO PUBLIC POLICY FORUMS AND SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, TOWN HALL'S SEASON IS A PRESENT-TENSE REFLECTION OF LIFE ON THE PUGET SOUND. WITH WIDE-OPEN DOORS AND DEEPLY AFFORDABLE TICKET PRICES, TOWN HALL IS WHERE OUR COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO BE INFORMED AND INSPIRED, AND TO CONSIDER THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY. TOWN HALL CLOSED ITS DOORS IN MARCH 2020 AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THAT CLOSURE OUR DIGITAL STAGE OPENED AND HOSTED ONLY VIRTUAL AND LIVESTREAM RENTALS AND TOWN HALL PRODUCED EVENTS THROUGH THE END OF JUNE 2021.
RENTALS: TOWN HALL SEATTLE IS A SHARED RESOURCE FOR NEARLY 90 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT RELY ON THE FACILITY AS AN AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE AND MEETING HOME, AS WELL AS A SOURCE OF PRODUCTION AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT. 37 RENTALS WERE HOSTED FROM OUR DIGITAL STAGE WHILE THE BUILDING REMAINED CLOSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH JUNE 2021.
CAPITAL PROJECT: TOWN HALL IS HOUSED IN A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT TURNED 100 IN 2016. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK A MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT FROM Q3 2017 - Q2 2019 TO SUSTAIN THE BUILDING; THE CORRESPONDING INCREASES IN TOWN HALL'S REVENUES AND FLUCTUATIONS IN TOWN HALL'S EXPENSES DURING THAT TIME ARE DUE TO WORK ON THIS RENOVATION. THE RESTORATION ADDRESSED NECESSARY SEISMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, INTRODUCED MAJOR ADA ADVANCES, AND TRANSFORMED THE FACILITY INTO A YEAR ROUND VENUE THROUGH A CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION UPGRADES PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS NEXT CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. TOWN HALL IS COMMITTED TO EXECUTING THESE IMPROVEMENTS SUSTAINABLY, BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE LATEST ADVANCES IN BUILDING MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES, AND ENERGY DESIGN. TOWN HALL RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN APRIL 2019.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julian Wier Harman III Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $96,292 |
Morgan Larsen Finance Director | Officer | 18 | $47,454 |
Bill Rives Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Katherine DE Bruyn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Caroline Vanharmelen President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Anita Mires Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Jaymarc Investments Inc Audio Visual | 6/29/20 | $359,741 |
Building Work Llc Project Architect | 6/29/20 | $179,119 |
Point32 Services Llc Owner's Rep/capital Project Mgr | 6/29/20 | $174,613 |
Rhine Demolition Llc Building Demolition | 6/29/20 | $308,820 |
Dcg One Printing | 6/29/20 | $114,396 |
Jaymarc Investments Inc Audio Visual | 6/29/20 | $359,741 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $274,154 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $650,492 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,318,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $347,599 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,243,562 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $156,470 |
Investment income | $3,328 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$26,977 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,376,383 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $150,308 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,154 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $857,520 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $81,784 |
Payroll taxes | $93,660 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,095 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,859 |
Advertising and promotion | $47,344 |
Office expenses | $53,004 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $198,081 |
Travel | $5,969 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,834 |
Interest | $97,062 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,374,303 |
Insurance | $41,155 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,342,187 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,173,851 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $552,112 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $84,847 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $19,189 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,526,283 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,859,793 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $67,743 |
Total assets | $37,283,818 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $207,510 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,825 |
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 | $2,318,777 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $144,245 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,694,357 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,136,149 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,453,312 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,283,818 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Town Hall Association has recieved totaling $12,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Breneman Jaech Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Beg. Balance | $2,435,333 |
Earnings | $17,979 |
Ending Balance | $2,453,312 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | $38,558,644 | $10,926,580 |
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust Vancouver, WA | $17,541,647 | $5,593,257 |
Town Hall Association Seattle, WA | $37,283,818 | $2,376,383 |
Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA | $1,105,901 | $2,122,063 |
Americas Automotive Trust Tacoma, WA | $1,289,541 | $2,292,379 |
St Paul Rodeo Association St Paul, OR | $6,514,474 | $3,236,482 |
Port Gamble Sklallam Foundation Kingston, WA | $1,102,346 | $1,377,706 |
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Tillamook, OR | $1,129,218 | $971,689 |
Washington Trust For Historic Preservation Seattle, WA | $3,069,845 | $1,738,870 |
Benton County Historical Society Philomath, OR | $16,341,188 | $890,855 |
Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites In Alaska Inc Anchorage, AK | $187,862 | $549,522 |
Behind The Badge Foundation Redmond, WA | $3,969,030 | $799,821 |