PARAMOUNT THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

EIN: 741774711 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$1,688,656
Total Expenses
$72,281
Total Assets
$12,762,342
Net Assets
$12,746,009
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1915
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
H JAMES RITTS
Phone
5124722901
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

PARAMOUNT THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC, founded in 1915, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 96% operating margin.

Mission

WE'RE HERE TO INSPIRE GENERATIONS. WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BY SHOWCASING UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES ACROSS GENRES, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND DREAMING UP MAGICAL EXPERIENCES IN ICONIC VENUES THAT ANCHOR AND DEFINE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $72,281 Revenue: $1,688,237

ORIGINALLY OPENED AS A VAUDEVILLE HOUSE IN 1915, THE HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATRE HAS BEEN A SECOND HOME FOR GENERATIONS OF AUSTINITES TO GATHER, CONNECT, AND GET INSPIRED. THE THEATRE IS STILL A...

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ORIGINALLY OPENED AS A VAUDEVILLE HOUSE IN 1915, THE HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATRE HAS BEEN A SECOND HOME FOR GENERATIONS OF AUSTINITES TO GATHER, CONNECT, AND GET INSPIRED. THE THEATRE IS STILL A CORNERSTONE OF THE AUSTIN ARTS SCENE TODAY. THIS ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE OFFERS STUNNING ORIGINAL FEATURES STILL INTACT AND IN USE, INCREDIBLE ACOUSTICS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE, AND CAPABILITIES TO SCREEN FILMS IN DIGITAL, 70MM, AND 35MM. WHILE HUNDREDS OF SHOWS ARE PRESENTED HERE EVERY YEAR, THE THEATRE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A VENUE. OVER 15,000 CENTRAL TEXAS STUDENTS VISIT THE THEATRE ANNUALLY THROUGH PARAMOUNT EDUCATION PROGRAMS; THE ATA PRODUCED MOONTOWER JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL IS HELD HERE EVERY APRIL, ONE OF THE LARGEST COMEDY FESTIVALS IN THE NATION; IT HOSTS THE STAR-STUDDED WORLD PREMIERES OF SXSW, AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL, AND BEYOND; PROGRAMS THE SUMMER CLASSIC FILM SERIES, NOW IN ITS 49TH YEAR; PARTNERS WITH 100+ LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO REMOVE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO ACCESSING THE ARTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; AND WORKS WITH EXPERTS TO ENSURE THE CAREFUL PRESERVATION OF AUSTIN HISTORY. THE PARAMOUNT IS ONE OF ONLY 20 THEATRES LEFT IN THE COUNTRY OVER 100 YEARS OLD AND STILL IN USE AS A VENUE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $419
Other Revenue $1,688,237
TOTAL REVENUE $1,688,656

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $72,281
Other Expenses $72,281
TOTAL EXPENSES $72,281

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,688,656 $1,677,473 +0.0%
Expenses $72,281 $49,765 +0.5%
Net Income $1,616,375 $1,627,708 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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$595,091
Total Directors
4
$390,295
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HAL KATZ PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON FRANCIA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB ELLIS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
H JAMES RITTS III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $9,664 $390,295
SANDRA HILL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5.00
Officer
$0 $9,677 $204,796
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
2024 $1,688,656 $72,281 $12,762,342 $1,616,375
2023 $1,677,473 $49,765 $11,151,834 $1,627,708
2022 $1,041,143 $49,548 $9,514,865 $991,595
2021 $373,918 $16,748 $8,508,826 $357,170
2020 $371,915 $17,164 $8,151,656 $354,751
2019 $944,011 $34,292 $7,796,905 $909,719
2018 $722,800 No data $6,887,186 No data
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