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WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY · EIN 113353161 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE A610 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.8M
expenses
$3.9M
net assets
$12.5M
employees
64
volunteers
113
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

THE WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IS A YEAR-ROUND, COMMUNITY-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ARTS ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 1997, THAT SERVES PATRONS ON THE EAST END AND BEYOND. WE ARE A VIBRANT VENUE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS AND MEETING THE CULTURAL ASPIRATION OF THE AREA BY:PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, COMEDY AND CINEMA FROM AROUND THE WORLD.PROVIDING PREMIER ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THE WIDEST AND MOST DIVERSE AUDIENCES, REGARDLESS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS.CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1997 that presents performing arts, music, dance, comedy, and cinema year-round. It serves audiences on the East End of Long Island and beyond, while also providing arts education programs to diverse populations regardless of socioeconomic status. The organization contributes to the local economy and community cultural life.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $930K
    TO PROVIDE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $0
    SUPPORTING THE ARTS BY FUNDING PERFORMANCES IN EXCHANGE FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CREATIVITY.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Education Programs
Provides arts education to diverse audiences regardless of socioeconomic status, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Performing Arts Series
Presents world-class performances in music, dance, comedy, and cinema year-round for the East End community and visitors.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
    • Operating a year-round performing arts education academy
      Provides premier arts education programs through a year-round Arts Academy and summer camps, offering instruction in theater and performing arts to over 600 students annually, with a focus on youth development and accessibility across socio-economic backgrounds.
    • Producing youth-centered theatrical productions
      Produces full-length performing arts productions as part of its education programming, assigning students to roles based on individual suitability and ensuring every participating child has a visible and meaningful role in performances.
  • Performing Arts Venue Rental 2 activities
    • Operating and maintaining state-of-the-art theater facilities
      Provides access to a theater equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and digital projection systems for events during mornings, evenings, and weekends, including private film screenings and livestreaming production capabilities.
    • Presenting world-class performing arts and cinema performances
      Presents world-class performances in performing arts, music, dance, comedy, and cinema from international and domestic artists to patrons on the East End of Long Island and beyond, operating year-round as a community-based cultural venue.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosting private events and film screenings
      Hosts private film screenings and events using professional-grade digital projection and 7.1 surround sound, with the extended bar lobby available as a party space or for private receptions.
  • Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Managing volunteer corps to support operations
      Engages volunteers as ushers, ticket scanners, and bartenders, receiving over 3,000 volunteer hours annually to support event operations and enhance patron experience.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Providing performance and technical feedback to students
      Offers constructive feedback to students who inquire about auditions, including specific advice for improvement, as part of its educational programming.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distributing performance programs and advertising
      Prints and distributes over 27,000 playbills annually, incorporating advertising for every performance across a 52-week period to support programming and community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.79M
Contributions & grants$4.97M64%
Program service revenue$2.64M34%
Investment income$119K2%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$3.93M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.31M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.84M
Cash$307K
Investments$7.96M
Liabilities$382K
Net assets$12.46M
Liquid reserves25.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +102.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIENNE PENZA-BOONE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $263K
FRANK RUSSELL IV PROD & FACILITIES DIRECTOR 40 $134K
TIFFANY ATTARDO FINANCE DIRECTOR 40 $128K
ALLISON FROST BOX OFFICE DIRECTOR 40 $124K
board members · 14
  • AIMEE FITZPATRICK MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALICE GEISMAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANTHONY BONNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CYNTHIA HOCHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENISE TANZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES KUHN — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • KATE SCHUMACHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHLEEN MUSNICKI — BOARD MEMBER
  • LISA KAUFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LON DOLBER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCUS STINCHI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA STOLLER — SECRETARY
  • RAYMOND DOWD — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT DIECKMANN — TREASURER
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • A Class Act NY Partner — Collaborates with A Class Act NY to deliver theater education and performance opportunities to actors of all ages.
  • AmazonSmile Foundation Funder — Donates 0.5% of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to WHBPAC.
  • Better Impact Partner — Uses Better Impact's platform for volunteer management, including applications, training coordination, and shift scheduling.
  • Cultural Equity Council Coalition — Internal council guiding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at WHBPAC.
  • Frank Russell Partner — Operations Director and Director of Production & Facilities responsible for coordinating event rentals and livestreaming services at WHBPAC.
  • Fred Thiele, Jr. Government — New York Assemblyman who supported the Center.
  • George Guldi Government — Former Suffolk County Legislator who supported the Center.
  • Hamptons Shakespeare Festival Partner — Partners with Hamptons Shakespeare Festival to provide theater instruction and performance programming.
  • IRS Government — Files IRS Form 990 as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • Jay Schneiderman Government — Suffolk County Legislator who supported the Center.
  • Jay Sears Partner — Architect who donated services to design key aspects of the building and its finish.
  • Kenneth P. LaValle Government — State Senator who supported the Center through public office.
  • Michael Forbes Government — Former U.S. Congressman who supported the Center.
  • Mollie Parnis Livingston Foundation Funder — Donated $250,000, leading to the auditorium being named in honor of Mollie Parnis Livingston.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Funder at the Marquee level ($250,000 – $499,999) supporting programming.
  • North Fork Bank Funder — Provided a loan of nearly $1.6 million to support the theater's renovation and reopening in 1998.
  • Northwell Health Funder — Funder at the Trustee level ($100,000 – $249,999) for organizational programs.
  • Playbill Partner — Collaborates on advertising opportunities within performance programs.
  • Robert Gruber Partner — Architect who donated services to design key aspects of the building and its finish.
  • Robert Lorelli Partner — Nationally recognized theater consultant who developed design and engineering requirements for sound, lighting, and rigging systems.
  • Roger Stevens Partner — General contractor who provided construction services at cost for the theater renovation.
  • Rotary Club of Westhampton Partner — Community partner supporting WHBPAC at the Platinum donor level.
  • Suffolk County Office of Community Development Funder — Funder at the Diamond level ($500,000 – $999,999) for the 2023–2024 giving cycle.
  • Town of Southampton Funder — Funder at the Platinum level ($50,000 – $99,999) during the 2023–2024 giving cycle.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funder — Funder at the Marquee level ($250,000 – $499,999) contributing to organizational support.
  • WHBPAC Network — Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center operates as the host organization for the Arts Academy.
strategies · 4

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 for Youth Development
    methodology: arts-for-youth-development
    By engaging youth in performing arts, the organization fosters creativity, life skills, and a love of learning because experiential artistic participation supports holistic personal development.
  • Community-Centered Programming and Partnerships
    methodology: intentional_programming_and_partnerships
    By designing intentional programs and partnering with local organizations, the organization expands access to the performing arts across diverse communities because collaboration with trusted local entities increases reach and cultural relevance.
  • Inclusive Access to Arts Education
    methodology: equitable_access_arts_education
    By expanding access to arts education across socio-economic backgrounds, the organization increases equity in cultural participation because removing financial and social barriers enables broader community engagement with the arts.
  • Storytelling for Healing and Justice
    methodology: storytelling-for-healing-and-justice
    By using theater-based storytelling, the organization fosters intersectional healing, inspiration, and justice because narrative engagement between performers and audiences creates empathetic connections that promote social reflection and change.