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MILLERTON COMMUNITY CINEMA INC

MILLERTON, NY · EIN 880842418 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE A31 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · themoviehouse.net
revenue
$903K
expenses
$957K
net assets
$-168K
employees
18
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO INCREASE THE CULTURAL VITALITY OF THE TRI-STATE AREA BY PROVIDING A DIVERSE RANGE OF ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL VOICES THROUGH THE CINEMA ARTS; AND TO ENSURE THAT THE HISTORIC MILLERTON MOVIEHOUSE SHALL CONTINUE TO BE A PRIMARY CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC HUB FOR THE TRI-STATE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

MILLERTON COMMUNITY CINEMA INC operates The Moviehouse, a historic nonprofit cinema in Millerton, NY, serving as a cultural hub for the tri-state area. It screens independent, art-house, and repertory films, along with live-streamed theater, opera, and special events. The organization also hosts educational programs and community collaborations, emphasizing accessibility and cultural vitality through the cinematic arts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Accessibility Programs
Provision of assisted hearing devices, closed captioning, and TheaterEars app for Spanish-language audio to enhance accessibility
Exhibition on Screen
Cinematic presentations of major art exhibitions and collections from international museums, featuring insights from art historians and critics
First Friday Film Club
Monthly early showings of regular weekly films with post-screening discussions hosted by filmmaker Neil LaBute
Met Opera Live in HD
Live-streamed Metropolitan Opera performances shown on Saturdays in Theater 3 with support from individual donors
NT Live
Live broadcasts of performances from London's National Theatre, bringing British theatre to local audiences
Private Screenings & Events
Customizable private rentals of theaters and the Screening Lounge for birthdays, corporate events, and special occasions
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
    • Operation of nonprofit arthouse cinema with year-round programming
      Operates the historic Millerton Moviehouse as a nonprofit arthouse cinema in Millerton, NY, offering film screenings, live opera and theatre broadcasts, art exhibitions in cinematic format, and community events 365 days a year.
    • Specialty and limited-run film screenings with audience engagement
      Organizes limited-run screenings of specialty films, documentaries, and live-streamed performances, often accompanied by post-film discussions, Q&A sessions, or filmmaker-hosted events such as the monthly First Friday Film Club.
  • Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
    • Accessibility and inclusion services for patrons
      Provides assisted hearing and closed captioning devices, wheelchair-accessible and companion seating, and Spanish-language viewing via the TheaterEars app to ensure inclusive access for all patrons, with devices sanitized between uses.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Educational and community collaboration programs
      Runs afterschool filmmaking programs and collaborates with local schools and community groups to host special events that engage youth and local audiences in media arts.
  • Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
    • Live opera and theatre broadcast screenings
      Hosts live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera productions and British theatre performances, including encores and special runs, with scheduled showings in designated theaters and equipped for high-quality cinematic streaming.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership and gift card programs
      Offers physical and digital memberships with mailing options, and sells physical or digital gift cards redeemable for tickets or concessions online or in person, including reloadable options at the box office.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Private event and screening rentals
      Offers rental of theater spaces and the Screening Lounge for private events including screenings, birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, corporate retreats, and custom experiences, with options for private viewings of current or selected films for a fee.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facility upgrades and operational improvements
      Reopened the cinema in 2021 with facility enhancements including a renovated lounge, new elevator, updated ADA seating, and ongoing measures to support website accessibility using WIX tools and self-evaluations.
    • On-site concessions and beverage service
      Serves a selection of wines, beers, ciders, sakes, hard seltzer, artisanal sodas, locally made empanadas, snacks, and popcorn, with patrons permitted to bring beverages into screenings for consumption during films.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$903K
Contributions & grants$171K19%
Program service revenue$732K81%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$957K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$229K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$224K
Net assets$-168K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +91.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • CHARLES RANDOLPH — DIRECTOR
  • CHELSEA ALTMAN — CHAIR
  • DANA SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MALTBY — VICE CHAIR
  • GRETCHEN MOL — DIRECTOR
  • KIP WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
  • MILI AVITAL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • 91 participating art house theatres nationwide Network — Provides reciprocal benefits to members through a national network of art house theatres starting in 2026.
  • Agile Ticketing Partner — Platform used for gift card balance checking and online sales
  • Agile Ticketing Solutions Partner — Partners with Agile Ticketing Solutions for ticket sales, reserved seating, memberships, and gift cards, though has no control over the accessibility of Agile's webpages.
  • Jeremy Boviard Government — General Manager of The Moviehouse and contact for planned giving and stock transfer inquiries.
  • National Theatre Live Partner — Partners with National Theatre Live to screen live performances of British theatre.
  • Seventh Arts Partner — Collaborates with Seventh Arts to produce and present EXHIBITION ON SCREEN films.
  • TheaterEars Partner — Partners with TheaterEars to provide real-time Spanish translation via mobile app for moviegoers.
  • Thomas C. Ragan Funder — Provides financial support for the MetLive series at The Moviehouse.
  • WIX Government — Uses WIX web hosting services and relies on its accessibility scans and tools to evaluate website compliance.
  • community groups Partner — Partners with community groups to deliver educational programs and special events.
  • local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools on educational and community initiatives, including afterschool filmmaking programs.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Arts-Based Community Engagement
    methodology: arts-based_community_engagement
    By using cinema arts to present diverse artistic and educational voices, the organization enhances cultural vitality and fosters community connection, because shared cultural experiences in a historic venue strengthen local identity and regional cohesion.
  • Enhanced Audience Engagement Through Participatory Programming
    methodology: audience_engagement_through_participatory_programming
    By incorporating filmmaker-led discussions and immersive formats like live broadcasts of British theatre and cinematic art exhibitions, the organization deepens audience understanding and emotional connection to content, because direct engagement with creators and curated expert commentary transforms passive viewing into an interactive cultural experience.