named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Performance Series
Planned programming to host live theater productions, concerts, recitals, film screenings, festivals, and community events such as weddings and graduations.
Memorial Brick & Star Program
Fundraising initiative allowing donors to purchase engraved bricks ($150) and stars ($350) that will be installed in walkways as permanent tributes.
Niagara Post Theater Restoration
Capital project to rehabilitate the historic 1931 WPA-era theater building within Fort Niagara State Park into a modern, ADA-compliant 250-seat performing arts venue.
Theater Academy
Educational initiative to provide instruction in live theater production, performance skills, public speaking, and confidence-building for students and aspiring performers.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Adaptive reuse of parks facility for cultural programmingExecutes a private/public partnership with the New York State Parks Department to adaptively reuse a parks facility for the establishment and operation of a cultural program centered on the historic theater.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Fundraising through sale of engraved bricks and starsConducts fundraising campaigns by offering custom engraved bricks and stars, priced at $350 per star, to support the revitalization of the historic theater.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Production of benefit performances and public broadcastsOrganizes benefit performances featuring local artists and produces public broadcasts of these events to support the theater's revitalization.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expansion and improvement of theater-adjacent recreational infrastructurePlans to repair and expand the 100-car parking lot adjacent to the theater to accommodate up to 300 cars, enhancing access for recreational uses such as winter sledding and seasonal soccer leagues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$26K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-11K
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- AARON DEY — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH CARDAMORE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DIFIORE — DIRECTOR
- LARRY ELIA — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN GUEISSLER — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS BURROWS — DIRECTOR
- WESLEY KRANTZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates on the theater's revitalization efforts.
- New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Government — State agency involved in the oversight and partnership for the rehabilitation of the theater within Fort Niagara State Park.
- New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants Government — Partner in funding and supporting the revitalization of the Niagara Post Theater through public-private partnerships.
- New York State Parks Department Partner — Public partner in a private/public partnership to adaptively reuse a parks facility for cultural programming.
- New York's Environmental Protection Fund Government — Partner in funding efforts to rehabilitate the theater and associated park facilities.
- Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Partner — Collaborates on efforts to integrate the theater into regional heritage and tourism initiatives.
- Niagara River Greenway Partner — Partner in regional planning and development efforts supporting the theater’s integration into greenway and cultural networks.
- Tybee Island Historical Society Partner — Provided guidance and operational insights through leadership engagement with the Niagara Post Theater initiative.
- Tybee Post Theater Network — Model and peer organization whose successful revitalization and operational model informs the Niagara Post Theater’s plans.
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.
- Adaptive Reuse Partnership Model 31 orgsmethodology: adaptive_reuse_partnershipBy partnering with the New York State Parks Department to adaptively reuse public park facilities, the organization delivers cultural programming while preserving public assets, because shared stewardship reduces infrastructure costs and strengthens community access.shared approach: Public-Private Partnership Model →
- Self-Sustaining Private Funding Model 8 orgsmethodology: self-sustaining private funding modelBy generating revenue through donations, grants, user fees, and volunteer support, the organization maintains operational independence and financial sustainability, because diversified private funding reduces reliance on public subsidies and enables long-term planning.shared approach: Diversified Revenue for Sustainability →
- Performance-Education Integrationmethodology: performance-education integrationBy combining professional theater production with skills-based instruction, the organization deepens community engagement and educational impact, because participatory learning increases accessibility and fosters lasting cultural participation.