named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Curtain Up!
Annual September celebration marking the opening of Buffalo’s professional theatre season and promoting the Theatre District through performances and events.
Theatre District Preservation Initiative
Advocacy and coordination efforts to preserve historic theaters and buildings in the district, including support for restoration projects and heritage recognition.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic preservation in the Theatre DistrictPlayed a key role in preserving Buffalo's Theatre District, including advocacy efforts that contributed to saving Shea's Buffalo Theater and establishing the Theatre Historic Preservation District in the early 1980s.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership program for stakeholders in the Theatre DistrictOffers membership opportunities to property owners, tenants, businesses, nonprofits, residents, and interested individuals to foster community engagement and support for the Theatre District.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Neighborhood cleanup and physical improvement initiativesConducts ongoing cleanup and physical improvement efforts in Buffalo's Theatre District to enhance neighborhood safety, appearance, and well-being. These initiatives are supported by organized programs and community engagement.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organization and production of the annual "Curtain Up" eventOrganizes and produces the annual public event "Curtain Up" each September to showcase Buffalo's Theatre District, promote cultural engagement, and support local economic development through public programming.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Safety and security programs in the Theatre DistrictSupports safety and security initiatives in Buffalo's Theatre District as part of its broader mission to promote neighborhood health and well-being. These programs are integrated with physical improvement efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$17K92%
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expenses
Total expenses$19K
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balance sheet
Total assets$26K
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Net assets$26K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -24.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CHRIS HANDLEY — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE JONMAIRE — DIRECTOR
- JOEY BUCHEKER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HERBERT — DIRECTOR
- KELLY COPPS — DIRECTOR
- REX KEPPEL — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BRUNSCHMID — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Alleyway Theatre Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- Buffalo Musician’s Association Local 92 Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- Buffalo Place, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with the Theatre District Association of WNY to develop historical content about Buffalo's Theatre District.
- Buffalo Place, Inc. Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Buffalo Spree Publishing Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Greater Buffalo Building Owners & Managers Association Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- Irish Classical Theatre Company Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- KeyBank Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- M&T Bank Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Road Less Traveled Productions Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Shakespeare In Delaware Park Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Shea’s Performing Arts Center Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- The City Of Buffalo Government — Partnered with the Theatre District Association of WNY on historical development and supported the Entertainment District plan of 1978.
- The Kavinoky Theatre Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
- Theatre District Association Members Network — Membership includes property owners, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, residents, and interested individuals who contribute to neighborhood initiatives.
- Theatre District Association Members Network — Membership includes property owners, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, residents, and interested individuals who participate in advancing the neighborhood.
- Uniland Development Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- Visit Buffalo Niagara Partner — Listed as a member organization of the Theatre District Association.
- Working For Downtown Partner — Member organization and represented on the Board of Directors.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Revitalizationmethodology: community_engaged_developmentBy fostering public awareness, information exchange, and inter-organizational dialogue, the organization strengthens collective action to revitalize and sustain the cultural and economic vitality of the Theatre District, because community-led collaboration generates more responsive and enduring urban renewal.
- Cultural Preservation as Urban Revitalizationmethodology: cultural_preservation_revitalizationBy designating and supporting historic cultural districts, the organization drives urban revitalization of entertainment centers, because preserving cultural identity strengthens community pride, attracts investment, and sustains arts ecosystems.