irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40KProvide area residents the opportunity to both attend and to participate in quality presentation of a cross section of the finest theatrical work available. Produced Shrek the Musical for the community in 2025.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
90 Years in 90 Minutes
Fundraising revue showcasing highlights from 90 years of productions, featuring local talent, dinner, and auction to support the Guild's operations
Community Theater Productions
Produces annual Broadway-caliber theatrical performances such as Shrek the Musical and Oklahoma!, open to community members for participation on stage and in production roles
Joe Obbie Memorial Scholarship
Offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Webster and surrounding areas who are involved in the performing arts and community service
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to support performing arts educationProvides scholarships to graduating high school seniors, particularly those with a background in the performing arts, from Webster and surrounding areas of Rochester, NY, including the Joe Obbie Memorial Scholarship.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising revue and community eventOrganizes an annual fundraising revue featuring songs from 90 years of organizational history, accompanied by a pasta dinner, dessert, silent auction, wine pull, and exclusive merchandise for sale.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces community theater performancesStages Broadway-caliber community theater productions annually, including recent performances of "Shrek the Musical" (2025), "Rock of Ages" (2024), "Oklahoma!" and "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" (2023), and "Little Women" (2021), serving the greater Rochester community in Webster, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$47K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +114.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Amelia Paas — Board Member
- Annie Corriveau — Board Member
- Elizabeth Wyatt — Vice President
- James Pringle — President
- Jeanine Cushman — Board Member
- John Myers — Board Member
- Josh Burke — Board Member
- Laura Schiefer — Treasurer
- Laurel Heiden — Board Member
- Shannon Ogden — Board Member
- William Ambler — Board Member
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Damascus Temple Partner — Venue host for the 90 Years in 90 Minutes fundraising revue.
- SYTE Funder — Funds the Joe Obbie Memorial Scholarship offered by Webster Theatre Guild.
- SYTE H.S. Partner — Collaborated with SYTE H.S. on multiple theatrical productions including Footloose, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Wedding Singer.
- SYTE M.S. Partner — Collaborated with SYTE M.S. on productions including Wonderland, No Strings Attached, and The Little Mermaid.
- TheatreROCS Network — Member of the TheatreROCS network of theater organizations.
- WCC Partner — Benefited from a concert fundraiser in collaboration with WCC.
- WWFD Partner — Benefited from a concert fundraiser in collaboration with WWFD.
- Webster CSD Partner — Partnership to support artistic endeavors and development.
- Webster Central School District Partner — Receives grants from the Webster Theatre Guild to support artistic development.
- Webster PTSA Partner — Partnership to support artistic endeavors and development.
- Webster PTSA Partner — Receives grants from the Webster Theatre Guild to support artistic endeavors.
strategies · 3
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.
- Arts-Integrated Community Servicemethodology: community_service_and_artsBy funding scholarships for students who combine performing arts with community service, we cultivate civic-minded artists, because linking artistic development with service reinforces social responsibility and long-term community engagement.
- Community-Engaged Theater Modelmethodology: community_engaged_theaterBy involving community members as volunteers in the production and performance of theater, we increase local ownership and participation in the arts, because shared creative responsibility strengthens community ties and broadens access to cultural experiences.
- Historical Repertoire as Community Celebrationmethodology: retrospective_revueBy producing retrospective revues that highlight past performances and local talent, we strengthen organizational identity and support fundraising, because celebrating shared history fosters emotional connection and donor engagement.