AVALON THEATRE PROJECT INC

EIN: 522360410 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,976,245
Total Expenses
$2,021,250
Total Assets
$5,156,325
Net Assets
$4,203,126
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
BILL OBERDORFER
Phone
2029662149
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AVALON THEATRE PROJECT INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $4.2M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY SUPPORTED HISTORIC AVALON THEATRE PROJECT, INC. (THE THEATRE) IS A FILM AND EDUCATION CENTER THAT ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES AND INSPIRES THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, DC COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,612,766 Revenue: $1,142,592

FILM PROGRAMMING:THE AVALON THEATRE IS A NONPROFIT MEMBER AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FILM AND EDUCATION CENTER COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION AND USE OF ITS HISTORIC, LANDMARKED 1923 BUILDING TO SERVE AS...

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FILM PROGRAMMING:THE AVALON THEATRE IS A NONPROFIT MEMBER AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FILM AND EDUCATION CENTER COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION AND USE OF ITS HISTORIC, LANDMARKED 1923 BUILDING TO SERVE AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE DEDICATED TO THE ART OF MOTION PICTURES.THE AVALON'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDEPENDENT AND ARTHOUSE FILMS, FREE STUDENT FILM EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS THAT APPEAL TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF FILMGOERS INTERESTED IN THOUGHT PROVOKING INTERNATIONAL AND AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FILMS MANY OF WHICH ARE SCREENED IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA SOLELY AT THE AVALON. THE AVALON'S SPECIAL PROGRAMS OFTEN FEATURE POST-FILM DISCUSSIONS FURTHER ENHANCING THE INTRINSIC AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF VIEWING FILMS IN A COMMUNITY FILM CENTER. THE AVALON RENTS ITS THEATER TO OTHER NON-PROFITS AND INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AT REASONABLE RATES AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS. THE AVALON OFFERS A DIVERSE GROUP OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS TARGETED AT VARIOUS AUDIENCES INCLUDING THE WEDNESDAY SIGNATURE SERIES, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN, NATIONAL THEATER LIVE (NEW IN 2023) AND WEEKEND FAMILY MATINEES. DURING ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR IN 2023, THE AVALON OFFERED A SPECIAL PROGRAM CALLED 100 YEARS OF CINEMA MAGIC WHICH INCLUDES A MONTHLY FILM SCREENING FOLLOWED BY A SPEAKER FOR ONE FILM FROM EACH OF THE AVALON'S 10 DECADES.

Program 2
Expenses: $70,742

CINEMA CLASSROOM:CINEMA CLASSROOM AT THE AVALON ENGAGES STUDENTS IN CRITICAL ISSUES THROUGH SCREENINGS AND EXPERT-GUIDED DISCUSSIONS. OPEN TO YOUTH IN 6TH-12TH GRADES - AND FREE FOR ATTENDEES -...

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CINEMA CLASSROOM:CINEMA CLASSROOM AT THE AVALON ENGAGES STUDENTS IN CRITICAL ISSUES THROUGH SCREENINGS AND EXPERT-GUIDED DISCUSSIONS. OPEN TO YOUTH IN 6TH-12TH GRADES - AND FREE FOR ATTENDEES - CINEMA CLASSROOM AT THE AVALON BRINGS STUDENTS FROM THE METROPOLITAN AREA TOGETHER TO VIEW AND DISCUSS FILMS WITH FILMMAKERS AND SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS IN THE AVALON'S HISTORIC, NONPROFIT THEATER. THE CINEMA CLASSROOM AT THE AVALON FILM EDUCATION PROGRAM SURPASSED 17,000 STUDENTS SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 2013.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $774,336
Program Service Revenue $983,123
Investment Income $30,562
Other Revenue $188,224
TOTAL REVENUE $1,976,245

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $748,688
Fundraising Expenses $205,923
Program Expenses $1,683,508
Other Expenses $1,248,082
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,021,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,976,245 $1,586,949 +0.2%
Expenses $2,021,250 $1,631,648 +0.2%
Net Income $-45,005 $-44,699 +0.0%
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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
14
Employees
18
Volunteers
15

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
5
$103,003
Total Directors
15
$103,003
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BILL OBERDORFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$99,243 $3,760 $103,003
DONETTA GEORGE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BANKS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE CHANG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY MACNEIL-HOLLINGER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL A BERGERON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE BLOCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOPE FOLARIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HALLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA LEVIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LOUISE MITTERHOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN PALMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PAPPAJOHN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SPEALMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,976,245 $2,021,250 $5,156,325 $-45,005
2022 $1,586,949 $1,631,648 $5,134,882 $-44,699
2021 $2,173,735 $1,373,922 $5,281,918 $799,813
2020 $1,135,850 $1,275,592 $4,548,958 $-139,742
2019 $1,838,280 $1,755,838 $4,469,468 $82,442
2018 $1,664,054 $1,674,353 $4,364,927 $-10,299
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