FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD

EIN: 030277052 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BURLINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$9,375,506
Total Expenses
$8,576,201
Total Assets
$27,824,500
Net Assets
$25,331,200
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
INGRID PELS
Phone
8026524500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $8.6M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOSTERS THE ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN VERMONT THROUGH DIVERSE AND ENGAGING ARTISITIC EXPERIENCES. THE FLYNN FULFILLS THIS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING THE HISTORIC FLYNN THEATER AND FLYNN CENTER PROPERTIES TO MEET CURRENT AND EVOLVING PERFORMING ARTS NEEDS.PRESENTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES BY ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTIST THAT EXPAND AND ENRICH THE COMMUNITY'S CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS IN THE ARTISTIC PROCESS, CULTIVATE APPRECIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND MAKE THE PERFORMING ARTS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE.SUPPORT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF THEIR WORK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,213,108 Revenue: $4,893,850

THE FLYNN CURATES AND HOSTS A FULL SEASON OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK; THE BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL; EXHIBITIONS FEATURING VERMONT ARTISTS, STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAMMING; IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND...

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THE FLYNN CURATES AND HOSTS A FULL SEASON OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK; THE BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL; EXHIBITIONS FEATURING VERMONT ARTISTS, STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAMMING; IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND ARTS INTEGRATION TRAINING FOR TEACHERS; RESIDENCIES PROVIDING CREATION TIME AND SPACE FOR ARTISTS. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO MAKING THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE THROUGHOUT OUR VERMONT COMMUNITIES. THE FLYNN SEEKS TO ENGAGE, CHALLENGE, AND REIMAGINE WHAT PERFORMING ARTS CAN LOOK LIKE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CONTINUALLY PUSHES BEYOND THE BOUNDS OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACES, TAKING PERFORMANCES INTO PARKS, OUTDOOR MARKETPLACES, SCHOOLS, AND FARMS. WE INVEST IN FREE SHOWS AND ART IN PUBLIC SPACES AND SEEK TO INCLUDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF VOICES THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMMING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) GUEST CURATORS BRING NEW PERSPECTIVES TO FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCE SERIES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE FURTHER EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $397,792 Revenue: $79,326

THE FLYNN OPENS ITS CAMPUS AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS OFF CAMPUS TO PROVIDE LESSONS, KIDS' CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS. AGES 0 TO 100 ARE SERVED BY OUR EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES...

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THE FLYNN OPENS ITS CAMPUS AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS OFF CAMPUS TO PROVIDE LESSONS, KIDS' CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS. AGES 0 TO 100 ARE SERVED BY OUR EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. WHILE OUR YOUNGEST PARTICIPANTS ENJOY THE MONTHLY FREE FLYNNZONE KIDS' HOUR, AND FAMILY SHOWS, SOME OF OUR OLDEST PARTICIPANTS CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND ENGAGE IN THERAPEUTIC MOVEMENT THROUGH OUR CHERISHED MOVEMENT FOR PARKINSON'S CLASS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN ENJOY CLASSES SUCH AS TAP, COMEDIC STORYTELLING, AND CREATIVE WRITING, AND CHILDREN AND TEENS CAN FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A CREATIVE CAMP OR CLASS LED BY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,873,313
Program Service Revenue $4,973,176
Investment Income $1,137,383
Other Revenue $391,634
TOTAL REVENUE $9,375,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,749,655
Fundraising Expenses $569,571
Program Expenses $5,610,900
Other Expenses $4,826,546
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,576,201

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,375,506 $8,110,906 +0.2%
Expenses $8,576,201 $8,461,186 +0.0%
Net Income $799,305 $-350,280 -3.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
221
Volunteers
160

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$328,609
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBORAH ESTABROOK CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIUHO SAMPSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL H ODE JR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA GB LEONARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN RATHKE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER ASCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN P BOSSANGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA BRONNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTAL BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON DOLMETSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HALLISEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI LESSER-GOLDSMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNAH KEREST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA MCDONALD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE PERROTTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN REYNOLDS PAGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SEAVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILIANO VOID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE MCCROREY WELLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNDA GUTMAN DIRECTOR (START FY25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON WELLS SHERMAN DIRECTOR (START FY25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WAHL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$199,162 $17,558 $216,720
INGRID PELS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$107,900 $3,989 $111,889
ROSALIE SCHACHTER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$121,269 $19,188 $140,457
KEVIN SWEENEY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$119,167 $14,868 $134,035
DEBORAH VANDERGRIFT GENERAL MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$112,425 $16,101 $128,526
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $9,375,506 $8,576,201 $27,824,500 $799,305
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,790,663 $7,048,878 $25,057,478 $-258,215
2022 $7,637,305 $5,759,393 $24,505,442 $1,877,912
2021 $4,832,384 $3,044,695 $26,014,501 $1,787,689
2020 $5,436,047 $7,085,465 $21,764,051 $-1,649,418
2019 $8,027,465 $7,397,777 $23,557,034 $629,688
2018 $9,107,722 $7,267,117 $22,869,207 $1,840,605
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