AURORA PICTURE SHOW

EIN: 760612928 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$258,263
Total Expenses
$376,320
Total Assets
$410,640
Net Assets
$399,816
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
7138682101
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AURORA PICTURE SHOW, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $258K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 55% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $376K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

Aurora Picture Show is dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the understanding and appreciation of moving image art.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $149,116 Revenue: $10,981

Aurora Picture Show presents 2-3 screenings per month of non-commercial films including short works, experimental films, found footage, documentaries, personal narratives, video art and new media...

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Aurora Picture Show presents 2-3 screenings per month of non-commercial films including short works, experimental films, found footage, documentaries, personal narratives, video art and new media. These are presented along with the artist, curator, writer, teacher and/or critic usually present to host a discussion about the screening. Aurora has screened over 9,500 works with audiences of over 15,500 viewers in attendance since 1999.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,337 Revenue: $32,134

Aurora Picture Show offers community education programs and services for all ages and all levels of expertise in film, video and new media as well as providing a home for engaging and informing the...

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Aurora Picture Show offers community education programs and services for all ages and all levels of expertise in film, video and new media as well as providing a home for engaging and informing the community about a wide range of media and film topics. Programs include camps and workshops for youth and adults. Aurora also provides after-school enrichment programs, artist talks and the Aurora Video Library, which is available to the public by appointment.

Program 3
Expenses: $40,668 Revenue: $14,015

The organization offers curatorial services (finding and selecting appropriate films and art works) to other art organizations, individuals and groups.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $194,251
Program Service Revenue $57,189
Investment Income $6,823
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $258,263

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $218,361
Fundraising Expenses $52,034
Program Expenses $271,121
Other Expenses $157,959
TOTAL EXPENSES $376,320

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $258,263 $574,616 -0.6%
Expenses $376,320 $324,132 +0.2%
Net Income $-118,057 $250,484 -1.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
5

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
$49,650
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sarah Stauder Executive Director 40
Officer
$49,650 $0 $49,650
Haig Tcholakian President 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laurence Unger Vice President 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlos Fernandez Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Palomino Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Cheng Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Gutting Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Molick Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paige Samuels Director 5
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
2024 $258,263 $376,320 $410,640 $-118,057
2023 $574,616 $324,132 $529,772 $250,484
2022 $293,130 $315,254 $276,829 $-22,124
2021 $396,046 $444,266 $300,020 $-48,220
2020 $314,410 $376,502 $348,535 $-62,092
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