CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN PA

EIN: 232152581 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ALLENTOWN, PA

Total Revenue
$1,104,532
Total Expenses
$1,524,628
Total Assets
$6,045,091
Net Assets
$4,418,808
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1938
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY ERICKSON
Phone
6104328943
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN PA, founded in 1938, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION: THE THEATRE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY. CIVIC CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION BY PRESENTING AFFORDABLE THEATRE, MUSIC AND ART-HOUSE CINEMA, AND BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN AND APPLY THE THEATRE ARTS, WORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS EACH OTHER. IN ADDITION, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, PERFORMANCES AND AN OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $681,809 Revenue: $591,226

CIVIC'S LIVE THEATRE PROGRAM - INCLUDES FOUR PROFESSIONAL MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR AND AN ANNUAL THEATRE SCHOOL PRODUCTION STAGED IN THE HISTORIC 500-SEAT NINETEENTH STREET THEATRE. IN...

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CIVIC'S LIVE THEATRE PROGRAM - INCLUDES FOUR PROFESSIONAL MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR AND AN ANNUAL THEATRE SCHOOL PRODUCTION STAGED IN THE HISTORIC 500-SEAT NINETEENTH STREET THEATRE. IN ADDITION, MORE INTIMATE PRODUCTIONS, PLAYWRIGHT EVENTS, AND READINGS ARE STAGED IN THE ADJACENT 92-SEAT THEATRE 514. PRODUCTIONS RANGE FROM LITERATURE-BASED PRODUCTIONS, PROVOCATIVE DRAMAS, BROADWAY MUSICALS, LESSER-KNOWN OFF-BROADWAY PIECES AND NEW WORKS BY LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS. PLAYWRIGHT EVENTS AND READINGS COMPLIMENT PRODUCTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $164,417 Revenue: $121,441

CIVIC'S THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAM - INCLUDES ITS THEATRE SCHOOL, WHICH OFFERS THREE SESSIONS SPANNING PRESCHOOL THOUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVES A TOTAL OF 300 STUDENTS THROUGH ON-SITE CLASSES EACH...

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CIVIC'S THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAM - INCLUDES ITS THEATRE SCHOOL, WHICH OFFERS THREE SESSIONS SPANNING PRESCHOOL THOUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVES A TOTAL OF 300 STUDENTS THROUGH ON-SITE CLASSES EACH YEAR. CIVIC ALSO CONDUCTS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM TO CHILDREN AT ACADEMIC RISK THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS ARTS-INFUSED LITERACY PROMOTION PROGRAM, READING WITH CAT IN THE HAT AND FRIENDS. AN INTERACTIVE DRAMATIC READING BY ACTOR-FACILITATOR IN COSTUME IS FOLLOWED UP BY CLASS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE READING AS A LIFETIME HABIT. MORE THAN 80 CHILDREN'S ROLES ARE OFFERED THROUGH OPEN AUDITIONS TO THE ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL, AN INTERGENERATIONAL PRODUCTION. SCHOOL MATINEES ARE OFFERED TO SCHOOLS AT DEEPLY DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES. ADDITIONALLY, FREE TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE AN INTEREST IN ATTENDING THEATRE PRODUCTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $198,159 Revenue: $26,044

CIVIC FILM - OFFERS SCREENINGS OF 60 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT, FOREIGN AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS EACH YEAR. THESE NONCOMMERICAL FILMS EXPLORE NEW ARTISTIC TERRITORY OUTSIDE OF CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD NARRATIVE...

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CIVIC FILM - OFFERS SCREENINGS OF 60 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT, FOREIGN AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS EACH YEAR. THESE NONCOMMERICAL FILMS EXPLORE NEW ARTISTIC TERRITORY OUTSIDE OF CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD NARRATIVE AND ENGAGE VIEWERS IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIETAL ISSUES, THE PERSONAL STRUGGLES AND STRENGTHS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE, AND MANY THAT OFFER INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $313,970
Program Service Revenue $725,187
Investment Income $6,504
Other Revenue $58,871
TOTAL REVENUE $1,104,532

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $546,524
Fundraising Expenses $65,029
Program Expenses $1,044,385
Other Expenses $978,104
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,524,628

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,104,532 $1,181,535 -0.1%
Expenses $1,524,628 $1,599,420 0.0%
Net Income $-420,096 $-417,885 +0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
34
Volunteers
130

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
6
$99,813
Total Directors
17
$99,813
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARILYN MARLES PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY ERICKSON TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA BOCIAN VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAUSAR JAFFER SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY DOBIL BARNETT VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE WILCHEK BASIST BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN LEBLANC BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA CUMMINGS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA DEFEBO-EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA MOHSINGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTAN PARKER FIELDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA SCHIAFFINO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD HARRELSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ROTH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ILENE WOOD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SANDERS MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$79,200 $20,613 $99,813
LIZ MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,104,532 $1,524,628 $6,045,091 $-420,096
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,229,823 $1,693,151 $6,994,464 $-463,328
2022 $2,177,208 $1,505,192 $7,457,792 $672,016
2021 $751,221 $822,084 $6,883,317 $-70,863
2020 $1,437,375 $1,228,819 $7,074,857 $208,556
2019 $4,012,249 $1,323,716 $6,764,617 $2,688,533
2018 $2,109,110 $1,236,872 $3,336,333 $872,238
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