named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Christmas Show
Live theatrical production presented annually by the Delaware River Stage Company at the Walton Theatre
Coffeehouse Concerts
Monthly free music performances held on the third Sunday from September through May, featuring complimentary music and refreshments, sponsored by Music on the Delaware
Walton Theatre Film Screenings
Regular movie showings including new releases and classic films, with scheduled evening and matinee screenings on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 2 activities
- Providing a community arts venue in central Delaware CountyOperates the Walton Theatre as a cultural and artistic hub for residents of central Delaware County, addressing geographic isolation by offering accessible arts programming and event space.
- Restoring and maintaining the Walton TheatreConducts ongoing restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the interior and theatrical equipment of the Walton Theatre to preserve its historical integrity and return it to optimum appearance, with preservation efforts established in 1984.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting live performances and special eventsProduces and sponsors live events including free monthly music performances in the Andrea Retz Paternoster room, an annual Christmas Show, main stage performances, coffeehouses, and other special events at the Walton Theatre.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Offering event space rentals and toursProvides meeting hall reservations and guided tours at the Walton Theatre, making the historic space available for community use and public engagement.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Operating public movie screenings and managing concession servicesHosts regular public movie screenings on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays at the Walton Theatre, including classic films such as "On the Waterfront," and manages staffing and operations for the concession stand during events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fundraising through donor recognition programsOffers custom engraved seat plaques in exchange for donations, with balcony seats available for $100 and main floor seats for $250, to support theatre preservation and operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$1K1%
Program service revenue$2K2%
Investment income$96K96%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.38M
Cash$31K
Investments$1.18M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.38M
Liquid reserves187.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- GALE SHERADIN — VICE CHAIR
- JAMES RICE — CHAIRMAN
- JAMES RICHARDSON — TREASURER
- VICKY O'BRIEN — SECRETARY
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Delaware River Stage Company Partner — Presents an annual Christmas Show at the Walton Theatre.
- Music on the Delaware Partner — Sponsors main stage performances, coffeehouses, and special events at the Walton Theatre.
- Music on the Delaware Partner — Sponsors the Coffeehouse Concerts series at the Walton Theatre.
- Rehabilitation Support Services Partner — Manages and staffs the movies and concession stand at the Walton Theatre.
- Village of Walton Government — Owns the Walton Theatre building.
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 Access in Isolated Communitiesmethodology: arts_access_in_isolated_communitiesBy operating a local cultural venue in a geographically isolated area, the organization increases access to the arts, because proximity and consistent programming reduce barriers to participation for underserved populations.
- Community-Based Cultural Stewardshipmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy preserving the Walton Theatre through sustained community-based stewardship, the organization maintains a historic and cultural landmark that strengthens local identity and continuity, because collective ownership fosters long-term commitment to preservation and public access.
- Donation-Supported Programming with Recognition Incentivesmethodology: donor_recognition_through_memorializationBy offering complimentary cultural programming while encouraging voluntary donations and providing tangible recognition (e.g., engraved plaques), the organization sustains community engagement and financial support, because visible memorialization increases donor motivation and long-term giving.