irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $190KOFFICE, APARTMENT, AND STORE FRONT RENTS
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Arts Programming
Supports local artists and community-based performances, fostering cultural engagement in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region
Live Performance Series
Hosts a diverse lineup of national, international, and local music, theater, and dance performances at the historic State Theatre venue
Save Your Seat Campaign
Donor recognition program allowing individuals and families to sponsor theater seats in honor of loved ones or personal legacies
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Capture and preserve event documentationPhotographs and archives every performance at the State Theatre to document events and preserve institutional history.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinate volunteer programs for event supportEngages and organizes a dedicated volunteer core to support front-of-house operations, customer service, and day-of-show activities, ensuring safety and high-quality patron experiences.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Implement donor recognition through seat dedicationsRecognizes individual and organizational donors through the “Save Your Seat” program, which allows naming of theater seats in honor or memory of individuals or local businesses.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain and upgrade historic theater infrastructureUndertakes capital improvements including rigging upgrades (2010), interior plaster repair and repainting (2011), restroom renovations (2015), ADA-compliant seating expansion (2018), and digital projector installation to support programming and accessibility.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operate and manage historic theater venue for public and private eventsHosts over 75 events annually in a 1,600-seat historic theater, including private events such as weddings, corporate meetings, movie screenings, and celebrations, while managing facilities, custodial services, marquee updates, and patron re-entry policies.
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Nonprofit Real Estate Holding 1 activity
- Rent out office, apartment, and storefront spacesGenerates revenue by renting out office, apartment, and storefront spaces as part of its operational model.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Support youth entrepreneurship developmentFunds and supports the Youth Entrepreneurship Market, providing business training, mentorship, and a public market platform for student-led ventures.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage ticket sales and box office operationsOperates a physical box office with in-person sales on Fridays during summer months and partners with Tixr.com as its official online ticketing platform; also offers gift certificates for use toward event tickets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$568K46%
Program service revenue$648K52%
Investment income$4570%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$1.31M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$601K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.02M
Cash$163K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.07M
Net assets$957K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG LEVINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 14
- ELLEN MCCOLLISTER — DIRECTOR
- ERIK GRAY — DIRECTOR
- ETHAN ASH — PRESIDENT
- FRED BONN — PAST PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER TAVARES — EXEC OFFICER AT LARGE
- JON JENSEN — DIRECTOR
- KIM YEOH — TREASURER
- MICHAEL KUO — DIRECTOR
- MIKE MOYER — DIRECTOR
- NIA NUNN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT NOSTRAND — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE SMITH JABLONSKI — VICE PRESIDENT
- THOMAS KNIPE — SECRETARY
- WENDY MARSH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Asthma & Allergy Associates Partner — Local medical practice participating in the theater's seat dedication program.
- CFCU Community Credit Union Partner — Financial institution recognized through the theater's seat dedication program.
- Cornell University Partner — Erik Gray is Director of Facilities for the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University; Thomas Knipe teaches at Cornell as an adjunct faculty member.
- Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation Partner — Co-President Suzanne Smith Jablonski serves as executive director of this nonprofit organization involved in local development projects including the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center.
- Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance Funder — Provided seed money in the mid-1990s that enabled removal of balcony wall and return to theatrical programming.
- Finger Lakes Independence Center Partner — Consulted with the State Theatre on distribution of ADA-compliant seating to ensure optimal accessibility and sightlines.
- Greenstreet Real Estate Partner — Local real estate company recognized in the theater's seat dedication program.
- Historic Ithaca Partner — Transferred ownership of the State Theatre building in 1998; supported early preservation efforts before State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. assumed operational control.
- Ithaca Commons Partner — Located less than a block away from The Commons in downtown Ithaca, indicating geographic and likely collaborative integration with a central community space.
- Mary Nickson Partner — Events Manager coordinating the volunteer program.
- STATE THEATRE OF ITHACA INC Network — Member of a network as indicated by member logo on website.
- STREAM Collaborative Partner — Organization acknowledged in the theater's donor recognition program via seat dedication.
- SUNGRAPHIC Partner — Website design and development partner
- Service Animals Partner — Permits service animals on premises in compliance with accessibility regulations.
- Shortstop Deli Partner — Local business participating in the theater's donor recognition program through seat dedication.
- State Theatre Foundation Network — Manages endowment giving for the State Theatre of Ithaca.
- State Theatre of Ithaca Network — Member organization operating under its own name as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
- TixR.com Partner — Official ticketing partner for the State Theatre of Ithaca.
- Tixr.com Partner — Official ticketing platform partner for The State Theatre of Ithaca.
- Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-President Jennifer Tavares is President and CEO of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, which collaborates on community development initiatives.
- WRFI Community Radio Partner — Amie Herman serves on the Board of Directors of WRFI Community Radio while hosting a weekly show there.
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.
- Community Engagement via Shared Cultural Spacemethodology: community_engagement_via_shared_cultural_spaceBy positioning the theater as a communal gathering space for shared artistic experiences, the organization strengthens community connection and sustained support, because collective participation in live events builds emotional investment and local ownership.
- Cultural Preservation Through Active Usemethodology: cultural_preservation_through_active_useBy operating the historic State Theatre as a living, functioning venue rather than a static monument, the organization preserves its cultural significance while making it relevant to contemporary community life, because active use fosters ongoing public engagement and stewardship.
- Donor-Supported Cultural Sustainabilitymethodology: donor_supported_sustainabilityBy combining donor-supported operations with legacy-based engagement and seat dedications, the organization sustains programming and venue maintenance, because linking financial contributions to personal and historical connection increases donor commitment and long-term support.