named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Paths in The Arts for High School Students
Educational program mentoring aspiring performing arts professionals and exposing high school students to careers in the arts.
Christmas Show and Toy Drive
Annual holiday production accompanied by a toy drive in partnership with the Minority Women in Business Association of SI to distribute toys to children in need.
Night of Theater
Outreach initiative providing access to theater performances for underserved communities.
Sensory Friendly Shows
Performances adapted for individuals with sensory sensitivities, ensuring inclusive access to the arts.
Summer Dance, Theater, and Literacy Outreach Programs
Free arts education programs for disadvantaged youth focusing on dance, theater, and literacy development.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Host annual community toy drivePartners with the Minority Women in Business Association of SI to host an annual toy drive each December since 2020, distributing thousands of toys to children in need.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host live performances and special eventsHosts over 150 performances and special events annually, including headline concerts, tribute bands, classic movies, family shows, community recitals, graduations, and annual large-scale productions such as a Christmas show attracting 10,000 patrons.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Mentor emerging performing arts professionalsProvides ongoing mentorship opportunities for aspiring performing arts professionals, supporting career development in theater, music, and production.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Offer venue rentals and production support servicesProvides private rentals of the VG Lounge for special events and board meetings, and offers full-scale theater facilities with production crew support for live performances, photo shoots, film, and video productions.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Operate and restore the historic St. George Theatre as a performing arts centerRestores, preserves, and operates the historic St. George Theatre in Staten Island, NY, including major interior restoration projects, preservation of architectural features such as murals, chandeliers, and the dome, and ongoing facility maintenance to sustain its function as a cultural venue.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Partner with local nonprofits for community enrichmentCollaborates annually with over 50 local nonprofit organizations to support community-based programs and cultural initiatives.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide affordable arts education and outreach programsOffers free and low-cost arts, entertainment, and educational programs to the community, including Summer Dance, Theater, and Literacy Outreach, Night of Theater, Career Paths in The Arts for high school students, and other arts-in-education initiatives for disadvantaged individuals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Present theatrical and musical premieres and album-related eventsHosts world premieres of original productions such as The Wanderer, a musical based on Dion's life, and supports the release and promotion of music albums including Yo Frankie and Bronx in Blue, as well as the 2020 studio album Blues with Friends.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.34M
Contributions & grants$715K16%
Program service revenue$3.52M81%
Investment income$15K0%
Other revenue$92K
expenses
Total expenses$5.08M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.68M
Cash$1.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$856K
Net assets$10.82M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -33.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DOREEN CUGNO | PRESIDENT & | 35 | $186K |
| SYLVIA PACE-DIAZ | COMPTROLLER | 15 | $86K |
board members · 21
- BRIAN J LALINE — CHAIRPERSON
- DANA WALKER-BOYD — DIRECTOR
- DR CARRIE ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
- DR GRACELYN F SANTOS — SECRETARY
- DR LARRY ARRAN — EMERITUS
- DR LOUIS DESANTIS — DIRECTOR
- DR THOMAS PETRONE — DIRECTOR
- FRANK DILLON — DIRECTOR
- FRANK SCARANGELLO — DIRECTOR
- FRED GUINTA — DIRECTOR
- GAIL CASTELLANO — DIRECTOR
- HON ALFRED C CERULLO III — DIRECTOR
- HON JAMES P MOLINARO — DIRECTOR
- JACK STERN — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE CONNORS — DIRECTOR
- LENNY RAMPULLA — DIRECTOR
- LUANNE SORRENTINO — SGT CO-FOUND
- MICHAEL CARIDI — VICE CHAIR/T
- MICHAEL SALVO — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT KASEGRANDE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT SCAMARDELLA — GENERAL COUN
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Sponsors community events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
- Assemblyman Charles Fall Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a state assembly member.
- Borough President Vito Fossella Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a borough president.
- Brian Laline Partner — Board member of St. George Theatre Restoration Inc. and participant in the organization’s Gala Celebration.
- Chase Funder — Sponsors The Christmas Show 2026.
- Con Edison Partner — Sponsors community events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
- Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a congressional representative.
- Councilman David Carr Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a city council member.
- Councilman Joseph Borelli Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a city council member.
- Empire State Bank Partner — Sponsors community events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
- Fred Cerullo Partner — Board member of St. George Theatre Restoration Inc. and participant in the organization’s Gala Celebration.
- Gary Puckett Partner — Performing artist on the Happy Together Tour 2026.
- Honorable Michael Cusick Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a public official.
- Jason Scheff Partner — Performing artist on the Happy Together Tour 2026, performing early Chicago hits.
- Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir Partner — Provides pre-show musical performance in the theater lobby.
- KCM Plumbing & Heating Partner — Member of the Center Stage Level ($500 Annual Giving) in the St. George Theatre's membership program.
- Law Office of Mario Perez, P.C. Partner — Member of the Spotlight Level ($250 Annual Giving) in the St. George Theatre's membership program.
- Minority Women in Business Association of SI Partner — Collaborates annually on a December toy drive to distribute toys to children in need.
- National Grid Partner — Sponsors community events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
- Neil Patrick Harris Partner — Partnered on a CoinFlip commercial filmed at the St. George Theatre.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides public funds in partnership with the City Council to support the organization's programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding for St. George Theatre Restoration, Inc.'s programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Paper Mill Playhouse Partner — Co-presented the world premiere of the musical The Wanderer based on Dion's life.
- Procter & Gamble Partner — Partnered with the St. George Theatre in the 1940s by employing usherettes and staging community goodwill shows to promote their products.
- Richmond University Medical Center Partner — Sponsors community events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
- Ron Dante Partner — Performing artist on the Happy Together Tour 2026, leading the finale with “Happy Together”.
- SafeHarbor Healthcare Services Partner — Member of the Center Stage Level ($500 Annual Giving) in the St. George Theatre's membership program.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a public official.
- Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Government — Supports the organization’s programs as a state senator.
- Senator John Marchi Government — Longtime supporter of the St. George Theatre, attended both the 1929 opening and the 2005 Gala Celebration with the organization's co-founders and board members.
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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.
- Community-Driven Historic Restorationmethodology: community-driven restorationBy forming nonprofit organizations and mobilizing community, business, and government support, the organization restores and repurposes historic theaters as active cultural venues, because collective investment increases sustainability and public access to the arts.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engaged-artsBy prioritizing exceptional programming, customer service, and community engagement, the organization fosters a sense of community and wonder through locally-talented productions and cultural landmarks, because locally resonant artistic experiences increase public connection and participation.
- Membership Model to Strengthen Community Investmentmethodology: membership_modelBy combining donor benefits with enhanced cultural access through annual memberships, the organization deepens community investment in preservation and programming, because linking patronage to tangible benefits increases sustained support and engagement.
- Nostalgia-Centered Programming for Broad Audience Engagementmethodology: nostalgia-driven engagementBy featuring high-energy tribute acts and legacy performers from the 1960s and 1970s, the organization attracts broad public engagement, because nostalgic connection to popular music movements increases audience motivation and cultural participation.