CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE

EIN: 237150715 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH

Total Revenue
$545,043
Total Expenses
$427,507
Total Assets
$1,992,246
Net Assets
$1,824,547
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
VALERIE HUGHES
Phone
4402478955
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE, founded in 1944, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $545K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $118K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WHICH EXISTS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE CHAGRIN VALLEY AND NORTHEAST OHIO. THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF LIVE THEATRE AND RELATED PROGRAMMING, IT ADVANCES THE SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $159,720 Revenue: $304,401

THEATER PRODUCTIONS: FOR THE PAST 95 YEARS, CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATER HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE REGION AS A VENUE FOR HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRODUCTIONS THAT SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF...

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THEATER PRODUCTIONS: FOR THE PAST 95 YEARS, CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATER HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE REGION AS A VENUE FOR HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRODUCTIONS THAT SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF AREA ACTORS AND ENTERTAIN THOUSANDS OF THEATER LOVERS. FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE THEATER PUT ON 6 PRODUCTIONS ON ITS 248 SEAT MAIN STAGE THEATER (55 PERFORMANCES), 1 PRODUCTION ON ITS 65 SEAT RIVER STREET THEATER (6 PERFORMANCES), ITS ANNUAL MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER (2 PERFORMANCES), AND SPONSORED 1 PERFORMANCE OF THE KINGSTON TRIO. 339 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE MURDER MYSTERY AND 247 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE KINGSTON TRIO PERFORMANCE. OVER 11,800 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTENDED THE 7 PLAY SEASON.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,515 Revenue: $15,890

YOUTH THEATER: THE CVLT YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG ACTORS AND TECHNICIANS A PLACE TO LEARN THE BASICS OF ACTING AND THEATER PRODUCTION. DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM...

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YOUTH THEATER: THE CVLT YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG ACTORS AND TECHNICIANS A PLACE TO LEARN THE BASICS OF ACTING AND THEATER PRODUCTION. DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM HOSTED TWO ACTING/DANCE WORKSHIPS FOR 17 YOUNG PEOPLE DURING THE SPRING, AND A 3-WEEK SUMMER THEATER CAMP FOR 20 STUDENTS, CULMINATING IN 4 PERFORMANCES OF "PETER PAN IN 30 MINUTES" FOR 252 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,196 Revenue: $16,870

CVLT ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH ITS COLLABORATION WITH THE CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AND ITS AFFILIATION WITH THE CHARGRIN FALLS STUDIO ORCHESTRA., AS WELL AS RENTALS TO OTHER...

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CVLT ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH ITS COLLABORATION WITH THE CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AND ITS AFFILIATION WITH THE CHARGRIN FALLS STUDIO ORCHESTRA., AS WELL AS RENTALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. THE CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, WHICH RENTS CVLT AS ONE OF ITS VENUES, ATTRACTS OVER 5,000 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO VIEW NUMEROUS DOCUMENTARY FILMS AT THE THEATER AND OTHER VENUES AROUND THE CITY OV 5 DAYS IN OCTOBER. THE CHAGRIN FALLS STUDIO ORCHESTRA STAGED TWO PERFORMANCES OF ITS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN DECEMBER, 2024 AND A SPIRIT OF AMERICA CONCERT IN THE SPRING OF 2025. OVER 40 PERFORMERS PARTICIPATED, ATRRACTING OVER 640 AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO THE 3 CONCERTS. THE THEATER ALSO RENTED ITS SMALLER SPACES TO THE OHIO REALTORS, PARK SYNAGOGUE AND AN IMPROV TROUPE FOR THEIR EVENTS DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $248,003
Program Service Revenue $291,551
Investment Income $5,489
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $545,043

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $77,920
Fundraising Expenses $37,712
Program Expenses $333,438
Other Expenses $342,087
TOTAL EXPENSES $427,507

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $545,043 $400,528 +0.4%
Expenses $427,507 $431,891 0.0%
Net Income $117,536 $-31,363 -4.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
6
Volunteers
225

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
4
$0
Total Directors
15
$2,300
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$1,450 $0 $1,450
MASON STUART BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$850 $0 $850
SUE BEATTIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDEE CATALANO-EDELMAN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DELL DUNCAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GRANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE HUGHES TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLIE MORRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN RIZI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ROGOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH ROTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SAVANYU VICE PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG VANEK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOD WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE ZETTL PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer 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 $545,043 $427,507 $1,992,246 $117,536
2024 $400,528 $431,891 $1,883,660 $-31,363
2023 $475,768 $449,464 $1,957,580 $26,304
2022 $356,977 $347,887 $1,914,388 $9,090
2021 $321,600 $146,862 $1,890,631 $174,738
2020 $321,643 $300,026 $1,717,169 $21,617
2019 $437,793 $444,108 $1,751,166 $-6,315
2018 $598,956 $564,617 $1,774,821 $34,339
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