irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $127KEDUCATION PROGRAMS: LAB - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS SELECTED NATIONALLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUMMER REPERTOIRE PROGRAM.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Rental Program
Provides space for local arts organizations to present performances, including dance, music, and comedy events
Hangar Lab Performance Fellowship
Compensated fellowship program for college-age and emerging artists to train and perform in KIDDSTUFF and mainstage productions
KIDDSTUFF Series
Youth-oriented theatre productions performed by early-career artists in the Lab Performance Fellowship program
Next Generation School of Theatre
Youth musical theatre program for students, featuring full productions with professional direction and choreography on the Hangar stage
Pay What You Will (PWYW)
Accessibility initiative offering subsidized or free tickets to mainstage and KIDDSTUFF productions
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host live music and concert eventsHosts concerts featuring renowned musicians and bands through the Dan Smalls Presents (DSP) series, including live music events such as Garrison Keillor on September 18, Destroyer on September 28, and hometown concerts like The Gunpoets in December 2024.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Host touring and visiting performance companiesHosts external performance groups such as Running to Places, which presented 24 performances in 2025 featuring nearly 100 young artists in productions of Mean Girls, Alice in Wonderland Jr., and Annie Jr.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Offer performance and event space to community organizationsProvides performance and event space to local nonprofits and arts organizations through its Community Partners program.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Present solo and immersive multimedia performancesPresents solo and immersive live events such as "Resilience," a multimedia performance combining music and personal storytelling about healing and survival, and paranormal-themed events with audience interaction and live Q&A sessions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce Mainstage theatrical productionsProduces professional theatrical productions including musicals, dramas, comedies, and new works for the Finger Lakes region, with recent examples including Fun Home, An Iliad, and Eureka Day. Hosted 9 scheduled performances of "Eureka Day" in July and August 2026.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Produce youth and children’s theatre programmingProduces children's theatre through the KIDDSTUFF series and youth musical theater performances such as Beetlejuice JR., providing live theatre experiences for young audiences and involving youth as performers and teaching artists. Has produced a KIDDSTUFF show each school year for the past three years and hosted annual field trips for local school groups.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide free and subsidized public programmingOffers free public programming including talkbacks, pre-show discussions, and post-performance Q&A sessions to foster audience engagement. Provided over $14,800 in combined savings to more than 900 patrons in 2025 through free and subsidized ticket programs.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Support early-career artists through training programsProvides a summer repertoire program for college-age students selected nationally and offers scholarships—over $7,000 in full and partial awards in 2025—to participants in the Next Gen summer camp program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Present experimental and emerging artist theatreProduces experimental and cutting-edge theatre through The Wedge series, directed by Hangar Drama League Directing Fellows, and launched the In Flight performance series with The Kaplan Cousins Improvise in September 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$665K54%
Program service revenue$485K39%
Investment income$860%
Other revenue$90K
expenses
Total expenses$1.13M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$666K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59M
Cash$279K
Investments$0
Liabilities$345K
Net assets$2.24M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY SEROTSKY | CEO | 40 | $80K |
| ALFRED BUTLER | CFO/CONTROLLER | 25 | $6K |
board members · 10
- BERNADETTE PARR — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANA MUELLER — TRUSTEE
- DAVINA DESNOES — TRUSTEE
- KATHERINE GOULD — TRUSTEE
- LIDDY ALLEE — TRUSTEE/SECRETARY (PART YEAR)
- LIEBE MEIER SWAIN — CO-PRESIDENT
- MIKE ALESSIO — TRUSTEE
- MIKHAIL O'LAUGHLIN — TREASURER
- NICHOLE GANTSHAR — CO-PRESIDENT
- SCOTT PESNER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Buffalo Street Books Partner — Partnered to cross-promote ticket purchases for Fun Home the musical and the graphic novel.
- City of Ithaca Partner — Partnered in the original conversion of the municipal airport hangar into a theatre space.
- Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Government — Administered Statewide Community Regrant program funds and provided SOS grant funding for the Brassquatch! concert reading.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Licensed the production rights for "Eureka Day" to the Hangar Theatre
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborated in the original conversion of the municipal airport hangar into a theatre space.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with Cornell University, including board members employed by the university.
- DSP Shows Partner — Co-presents the event featuring Destroyer (solo).
- DSP Shows Partner — Collaborates with DSP Shows to present live performances, including ticketing and event management.
- Dan Smalls Presents Partner — Collaborates with Dan Smalls Presents to host concerts at the Hangar Performing Arts Center.
- Dan Smalls Presents Partner — Long-standing partnership to host musical and comedy performances at the Hangar Theatre.
- Fall Creek Brass Band Partner — Presented a concert reading of the original musical Brassquatch! in collaboration with the Hangar Theatre.
- Geffen Company Partner — Collaborates on the production of Beetlejuice JR., based on the Geffen Company's film property.
- Ghost Hunt Weekends Partner — Partner organization handling ticketing for the event.
- Ithaca Ballet Partner — Hosts Ithaca Ballet performances at the Hangar Theatre as part of its Community Partners program.
- Ithaca College Partner — Collaborated in the original conversion of the municipal airport hangar into a theatre space.
- Ithaca College Partner — Engages individuals affiliated with Ithaca College, including board members and alumni, in organizational activities.
- Ithaca Repertory Theatre Partner — Involved in the founding and original conversion of the theatre; later renamed the Hangar Theatre Company.
- Johnson Art Museum Partner — Collaborated to offer free art activities to patrons before KIDDSTUFF shows.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided funding support through the Statewide Community Regrant program for the concert reading of Brassquatch!.
- Odyssey Bookstore Partner — Partnered to cross-promote ticket purchases for Fun Home the musical and the graphic novel.
- Opera Ithaca Partner — Hosts Opera Ithaca performances at the Hangar Theatre as part of its Community Partners program.
- PFLAG Partner — Invited to table in the lobby before performances of Fun Home to engage with audiences.
- Ring of Steel: Ithaca Partner — Collaborated to offer free community activities before a performance of Robin Hood.
- Running to Places Partner — Hosted the organization for their productions at the Hangar Theatre in 2025.
- Scouting America Partner — Collaborated to offer free community activities before a performance of Robin Hood.
- Senator Lea Webb Government — Announced and facilitated $250,000 in state funding for the Hangar Theatre via the CREST grant.
- WSKG Partner — Featured the Hangar Theatre's production of "Eureka Day" in a news article
- WSKG Partner — Media partner that covered the event in an article titled "Samite Brings Resilience to Ithaca Stage".
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.
- Emerging Artist-Led Experimentationmethodology: emerging-artist-led experimentationBy centering emerging directors and experimental formats in dedicated performance series like The Wedge and In Flight, the organization fosters innovation in theatre because early-career artists bring fresh perspectives that challenge conventions and expand artistic boundaries.
- Paid Fellowship Model for Equitable Accessmethodology: paid-fellowship-modelBy replacing tuition-based training with paid fellowships, the organization increases equity and access for emerging theatre professionals because removing financial barriers enables participation from a more diverse range of artists.
- Storytelling as Community Transformationmethodology: storytelling-through-performanceBy using narrative-driven, emotionally authentic performances, the organization builds community connection and promotes healing because personal storytelling creates intimacy and shared understanding among audiences and performers.
- Training through Professional Productionmethodology: training-through-professional-productionBy integrating emerging artists into professional theatre productions, the organization develops artistic skill and career readiness because hands-on experience in a professional setting provides authentic learning and industry exposure.