irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $315KFILM PRODUCTIONFPA PRODUCED ITS FIRST FILM, THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT, IN 2021. THIS FILM WAS MARKETED TO VARIOUS STREAMING SOURCES THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR AND CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND VIEWED ON AMAZON PRIME, GOOGLE PLAY, YOUTUBE, APPLE TV, DVD, AND BLU-RAY. IN LATE 2025, FPA ALSO RELEASED A MULTI-CAMERA VIDEO SHOOT OF ITS STAGE PRODUCTION FURTHER UP & FURTHER IN, AVAILABLE ON DVD AND STREAMING SERVICES. FPA IS CURRENTLY IN THE FUND-RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT PHASE TO PRODUCE A FEATURE FILM SCHEDULED TO GO INTO PRODUCTION IN THE SUMMER OF 2027.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fireside Fellowship
Virtual event series offering reflective, faith-based content, hosted online during holiday seasons
Further Up & Further In
Multi-camera video production and live stage performance, available on DVD and streaming services, also performed nationally at theaters and universities
Martin Luther on Trial
Dramatic stage production exploring the life and legacy of Martin Luther, performed at theaters and academic venues across the U.S.
The Most Reluctant Convert
Film and stage production chronicling the life of C.S. Lewis; released on streaming platforms and performed live at universities and performing arts centers
The Screwtape Letters
Stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s novel, performed live across the U.S. and internationally, including runs in New York City and London
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Distribution of multi-camera recordings of stage productions via streaming and physical mediaRecords and releases multi-camera video versions of stage productions such as Further Up & Further In and The Most Reluctant Convert for distribution on DVD and streaming platforms, extending access beyond live performances.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting post-performance discussions and audience engagement eventsHosts post-show discussions with actor Max McLean following live performances and organizes virtual events such as "Fireside Fellowship," "A Christmas Celebration," and "Easter Passion" to engage audiences in thematic reflection and community building around faith and the arts.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production and distribution of films from a Christian worldviewProduces and distributes feature films such as The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis, released in 2021 and distributed globally via cinema and video-on-demand platforms including Amazon Prime, Google Play, YouTube, Apple TV, DVD, and Blu-ray, reaching audiences in 127 countries.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production and touring of theatrical adaptations based on Christian-themed literatureProduces and tours nationally and internationally professional stage adaptations of works by C.S. Lewis and other authors, including The Screwtape Letters, Further Up & Further In, The Great Divorce, Martin Luther on Trial, Mark’s Gospel, Genesis, A Man for All Seasons, Shadowlands, and Paradise Lost, performed by professional actors such as Max McLean using advanced stagecraft to dramatize themes of faith, moral choice, and spiritual warfare.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing subsidized access to performances for students and educational institutionsOffers free access to theatrical productions and film screenings for colleges and universities nationwide, with student tickets priced at $15 or less, made possible through donor funding.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.22M
Contributions & grants$7.03M58%
Program service revenue$3.68M30%
Investment income$1.37M11%
Other revenue$142K
expenses
Total expenses$7.37M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$1.69M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$29.71M
Cash$15.62M
Investments$11.72M
Liabilities$564K
Net assets$29.15M
Liquid reserves44.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX MCLEAN | PRESIDENT | 60 | $410K |
board members · 9
- CHRIS BURCHETT — TREASURER (AS OF AUG 2024)
- ED SKOUDIS — VICE CHAIR
- HARDIE MORGAN — TREASURER (TO AUG 2024)
- HARLEY RIEDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN ROGERS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY MACRAE — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL TARWATER — CHAIRMAN
- RICHARD SPEARS — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERTA LIVESAY — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson Partner — Venue partner for performances in Boston
- ECFA Network — Member in good standing since 1996
- ECFA Network — Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1996.
- Emerson College Partner — Academic institution associated with venue hosting performances
- Harris Center Partner — Venue partner for performances in Folsom
- Irvine Barclay Theatre Partner — Venue partner for performances in Irvine
- Max McLean Partner — Actor and performer in the organization's theatrical production.
- Northwestern University Partner — Hosted a performance of C.S. Lewis On Stage: The Most Reluctant Convert.
- Reformed University Fellowship Partner — Whitney Bahr, Campus Initiative Manager, partners with campuses using experience shaped by Reformed University Fellowship.
- The Navigators Partner — Whitney Bahr's approach is informed by her background with The Navigators, a campus ministry organization.
- Tony Award Network — Collaborates with individuals nominated for Tony Awards in its productions.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Host institution for performances at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
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-Based Dialogue Engagement with Campus Audiencesmethodology: arts-based_dialogue_engagementBy partnering with campus ministries to present live theatre and film at university venues, the organization initiates conversations about faith and truth among college students because shared artistic experiences create openings for dialogue across belief backgrounds.
- Faith-Based Artistic Engagement to Shape Moral Imaginationmethodology: faith-based_artistic_engagementBy creating theatre and film from a Christian worldview, the organization seeks to shape moral imagination and cultural influence because art rooted in religious perspective can resonate with diverse audiences and make theological ideas accessible through narrative and performance.
- Verbatim Theatrical Adaptation of Christian Literary Worksmethodology: verbatim-theatrical-adaptationBy adapting literary works—especially those of C.S. Lewis—using the author’s own words in multimedia theatrical formats, the organization brings philosophical and spiritual ideas to life because fidelity to original texts enhances authenticity and intellectual engagement.