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FOX TUCSON THEATRE FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860965120 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.foxtucson.com
revenue
$7.2M
expenses
$4.5M
net assets
$10.1M
employees
65
volunteers
105
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

YEAR-ROUND OPERATION OF THE HISTORIC FOX TUCSON THEATRE AS A VITAL, CHERISHED PERFORMANCE VENUE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation operates the historic Fox Tucson Theatre as a performance venue, offering a diverse range of live music, comedy, family-friendly shows, and classic films. It also provides educational and outreach programs for youth and makes its facilities available for community events and rentals. The organization is dedicated to preserving the historic theatre and making arts accessible.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $16K
    IN ADDITION TO MAINSTAGE PROGRAMS, THE KIDS IN THE THEATRE PROGRAM STRIVES TO CREATE A HOME FOR PERFORMING ARTS-BASED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN TUCSON WITH IMPACTFUL AND DIVERSE EXPERIENCES FOR AREA YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES CURATING AND PRESENTING A SELECTION OF SCHOOL MATINEES WITH RELATED CURRICULAR TIE-INS, PROVIDING COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR FAMILY-ORIENTED SHOWS ON OUR MAINSTAGE SEASON FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR ADULTS, SUBSIDIZING RENTAL RATES FOR YOUTH-ORIENTED NONPROFITS WHO CHOOSE TO MAKE THE THEATRE THEIR PERFORMANCE HOME, FACILITATING A VIBRANT SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG TUCSONANS, AND CONDUCTING EXTENSIVE OUTREACH WITH TUCSON EDUCATORS IN ORDER TO DELIVER THE MOST APPROPRIATE ARTS EDUCATION NEEDS THAT THE FOX THEATRE CAN PROVIDE.DURING COVID SHUTDOWN IN 2020, THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED A RANGE OF ONLINE AND STREAMING EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES AT HOME AND SCHOOLS CONDUCTING REMOTE LEARNING.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Fox Time Trot
An annual spring fundraiser event, also celebrating the theatre's anniversary.
K.I.T.T. (Kids In the Theatre) Youth Arts and Culture
A program offering online content, family shows, educational opportunities (school shows, tours), and initiatives to make arts accessible for youth, including "Youth Rising Above Adversity."
Rent the Fox
Provides the historic Fox Tucson Theatre's spaces (Theatre, Stage, Founder's Lounge, Lobby, Donor Lounge) for rent for various events such as awards ceremonies, film screenings, trade shows, and private events, with professional support for planning, production, and ticketing.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Theatrical & Performance Space Rental 2 activities
    • Event Hosting and Venue Rental
      Offers rental of theatrical spaces, including a main auditorium seating 1,164 patrons and three lobby spaces, for events in downtown Tucson. Provides professional-grade lighting, audio-visual, projection, and stage rigging systems, as well as professional ticketing services.
    • Theatrical space rental and event support
      Offers rental of the main auditorium, which seats 1,164 patrons and includes three lobby spaces, along with professional-grade lighting, audio-visual, projection, stage rigging, and ticketing services (including printed, print-at-home, and mobile options with real-time reporting) for community events and local organizations.
  • Performing Arts Venue Operations 2 activities
    • Historic Organ Restoration
      Undertakes a project to restore the historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
    • Restoration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
      Undertaking a project to restore the historic Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, preserving a key cultural and musical feature of the Fox Tucson Theatre.
  • Youth & Community Improv Education 2 activities
    • Youth Arts and Culture Programs
      Operates a youth arts and culture program called K.I.T.T. (Kids In the Theatre) to engage young people in theatre-related activities, including school shows, tours, and online arts education content through KITT Online. This program also includes "Youth Rising Above Adversity" to increase access to the arts for youth.
    • Youth arts and culture program (K.I.T.T.)
      Operates a youth arts and culture program called Kids In the Theatre (K.I.T.T.) that engages young people in theatre-related activities, including online content through KITT Online, school shows, tours, and family shows designed for multi-generational audiences.
  • Event Staffing Services 1 activity
    • Community Event Support
      Offers professional support for community events and local organizations.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 1 activity
    • Presentation of live and classic performances
      Presents a diverse lineup of music and comedy artists on national tours, family-friendly programming, culturally significant international shows, and classic films at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre.
  • Youth and Community-Centered Art for Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Youth Rising Above Adversity program
      Runs a program called Youth Rising Above Adversity to increase access to the arts for youth, particularly those facing challenges.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Education and outreach programming
      Provides education and outreach programs for youth and educators, including school shows, tours, and arts engagement initiatives.
    • Live Performance and Film Presentation
      Presents a lineup of music and comedy artists on national tours, family-friendly programming, culturally significant international shows, and classic films, including family shows designed for multi-generational audiences.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$7.21M
Contributions & grants$4.23M59%
Program service revenue$2.77M38%
Investment income$-3230%
Other revenue$206K
expenses
Total expenses$4.48M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.01M
Cash$1.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.96M
Net assets$10.05M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +79.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BONNIE SCHOCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $152K
board members · 19
  • ANDREW MCWHIRTER — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW MESHEL — DIRECTOR
  • BRENT L DAVIS — PRESIDENT
  • BRUCE DUSENBERRY — DIRECTOR
  • CATHERENE MORTON — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID VOLK — DIRECTOR
  • FRANK FILIPO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JENNIFER CHENAULT — DIRECTOR
  • JOANN SABBAGH — DIRECTOR
  • MARTA HOLL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HEISLER — PAST PRESIDENT
  • NANCY MARCH — DIRECTOR
  • NEIL HOLSTAD — TREASURER
  • PAUL LINDSEY — DIRECTOR
  • SHERRY DOWNER — SECRETARY
  • STEVEN POPE — DIRECTOR
  • TERENCE RUDKIN — DIRECTOR
  • TERRI SAINT PIERRE — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS ROBERTSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Bert W. Martin Foundation Funder — Season sponsor of the Fox Tucson Theatre.
  • Local Business Partners Partner — Collaborates with local business partners to support theatre activities
  • Raymond James & Associates Investment Central Partner — Handles stock transfers for donations.
  • Red Carpet Legacy Society Network — Recognition program for donors who commit to legacy or planned gifts.
  • Spektrix Partner — Uses Spektrix as the exclusive online ticketing platform for events at the Fox Theatre.