FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE INC

EIN: 842346220 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

RANDOLPH, VT

Total Revenue
$220,696
Total Expenses
$113,918
Total Assets
$392,133
Net Assets
$298,494
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
BENNETT E LAW
Phone
8025657474
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 86% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $107K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT ENRICHMENT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A NON-PROFIT MOVIE THEATRE EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $112,754 Revenue: $56,873

THE FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE SO THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAY ENJOY THOUGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN...

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THE FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE SO THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAY ENJOY THOUGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN A LOCAL, SHARED SETTING. THE PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE FIRST OPENED AT ITS RANDOLPH LOCATION ON AUGUST 4, 1919, AND HAS SURVIVED TO BE ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING SINGLE-PURPOSE THEATERS TO REMAIN IN OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES AND IS A CHERISHED ASSET OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE PLAYHOUSE SHOWS BOTH "FIRST RUN," POPULAR FILMS AND LESSER-KNOWN "ART FILMS- AND DOCUMENTARIES TO PROVIDE CINEMATIC OPTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. WE STARTED THE YEAR WITH A RUN OF FIVE CONSECUTIVE BEST PICTURE OSCAR NOMINEES. IN APRIL, BESS O'BRIEN, ACCOMPANIED BY FOLKS FEATURED IN HER FILM, BROUGHT JUST GETTING BY, HER DOCUMENTARY ON HOMELESSNESS IN VERMONT, TO THE PLAYHOUSE. JAY CRAVEN LIKEWISE BROUGHT LOST NATION, HIS NEW FILM ABOUT THE FOUNDING OF OUR REPUBLIC, IN JULY. WE SCREENED THE ANIME FILM LOOK BACK AND THE DOCUMENTARIES BLINK AND THE WOMEN'S ADVENTURE TOUR 2024. AND FOR EIGHT WEEKS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER WE RAN SATURDAY MATINEES OF CLASSIC CHILDREN'S MOVIES AT DRASTICALLY REDUCED PRICES. WHILE OUR VISION INCLUDES INFORMING AND INSPIRING OUR PATRONS, WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO PURE ENTERTAINMENT THROUGH THE SHOWING OF A HOST OF HOLLYWOOD HITS. WE WELCOMED WELL OVER 5,000 PATRONS TO THE MOVIES THIS PAST YEAR

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $156,780
Program Service Revenue $56,873
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $7,043
TOTAL REVENUE $220,696

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $36,163
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $112,754
Other Expenses $77,755
TOTAL EXPENSES $113,918

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $220,696 $118,547 +0.9%
Expenses $113,918 $111,557 +0.0%
Net Income $106,778 $6,990 +14.3%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
7

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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER BAUMANN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNNE GATELY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON KAPLAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALIA QUART KHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNETT E LAW PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NARISSA YETZ SECRETARY 2.00
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 $220,696 $113,918 $392,133 $106,778
2024 $118,547 $111,557 $374,243 $6,990
2023 $104,982 $116,781 $359,742 $-11,799
2022 $92,018 $116,243 $377,863 $-24,225
2021 $261,655 $47,181 $405,582 $214,474
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