2025-02-11T07:04:03-06:00 2024-06-30 161226221 FUSTCHARLES LLP 220 S WARREN STREET SYRACUSE NY 13202 990 2023-07-01 136216921 UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY INC UNIT 3154636463 290 ELWOOD DAVIS RD 100 LIVERPOOL NY 13088 LAURA LEE EVERETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8009387488 2025-01-17 1 1 PATRICK CAPELLA P01359200 3154463600 2025-02-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LAURA LEE EVERETT 290 ELWOOD DAVIS RD 100 LIVERPOOL NY 13088 3679808 0 X WWW.USITT.ORG X 1960 NY TO ACTIVELY CONNECT PERFORMING ARTS DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE A VIBRANT DIALOG AMONG PRACTITIONERS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS. 22 22 15 300 26704 0 195438 286651 2897189 2693104 60528 112487 0 250 3153155 3092492 70325 31650 0 0 1026300 1369467 0 0 135500 2004494 2107735 3101119 3508852 52036 -416360 4408746 4444081 1330830 1556906 3077916 2887175 X TO ACTIVELY CONNECT PERFORMING ARTS DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE A VIBRANT DIALOG AMONG PRACTITIONERS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS. 0 0 433587 31650 22745 AS PART OF THE 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED MEMBERS AND GUESTS MORE THAN 380 PRESENTATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND CELEBRATIONS OF WORK BY TOP ARTISTS IN THE FIELD. SEMINARS AND HANDS-ON-TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED IN THEATRE DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND SAFETY. USITT HAS SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO OFFERING 4-6 WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES REGULARLY OUTSIDE OF CONFERENCE WEEK AND NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING RIGGING AND SAFETY TRAININGS AND SYMPOSIA. ADVANCED OFFERINGS INCLUDED FIRST-TIME RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING IN SPANISH. 761063 377585 USITT CHANGED ITS MEMBER YEAR TO ALIGN WITH ITS FISCAL YEAR IN FY24. SOME IMMEDIATE LOSSES IN MEMBERSHIP WERE RECOUPED DURING THE YEAR BUT OVERALL MEMBERSHIP REMAINS ON AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY POST- PANDEMIC. USITT SUSTAINED THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S RECORD NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTING (TOP ORGANIZATIONAL CATEGORY) MEMBERS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY. APPROXIMATELY 86% OF PAID ATTENDEES AT USITT24 IN SEATTLE WERE MEMBERS AND 700 NEW MEMBERSHIPS WERE PURCHASED WITH USITT24 REGISTRATION. 1343562 2064462 THE MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF THE 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & STAGE EXPO RESULTED IN THE REGISTRATION OF 5,422 PERSONS AND 4,868 VERIFIED BADGES, INCLUDING A RECORD OF MORE THAN 1,800 FIRST TIME ATTENDEES. USITT INCREASED ITS ENGAGEMENT ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO ACHIEVE GAINS IN REGISTRATION, ESPECIALLY TO YOUNGER AUDIENCES, WHILE ITS TRADITIONAL EMAIL OPEN RATES REMAIN IN THE HIGHEST TIER OF NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS. 99522 201858 THE STAGE EXPO WAS A DYNAMIC HUB SHOWCASING THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. WITH 284 EXHIBITORS, 260 BOOTHS, AND 26 SPONSORS, ATTENDEES EXPERIENCED CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WHILE ENGAGING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS IN A VIBRANT AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.THE EVENT'S HIGHLIGHTS BEGAN WITH THE NEW TECH SHOWCASE ON OPENING NIGHT, WHERE ATTENDEES GOT A FIRST LOOK AT GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM LEADING EXHIBITORS. THIS SET AN EXCITING TONE FOR THE CONFERENCE, ENERGIZING ATTENDEES FOR THE DAYS AHEAD.A RECORD-BREAKING CLOSING NIGHT EVENT OFFERED A UNIQUE SOCIAL SETTING DESIGNED TO CONNECT EXHIBITORS WITH ATTENDEES IN A MORE RELAXED AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. THIS UNPRECEDENTED GATHERING FOSTERED VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENCOURAGED MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL EXPO SETTING.THE EXPO STAGE EMERGED AS A CENTRAL ATTRACTION, HOSTING A VARIETY OF EXHIBITOR-LED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS THAT PROVIDED INSIGHTS INTO INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED A MANUFACTURERS' LIGHTING MATCH-UP AND A FOLLOW SPOT DEMONSTRATION SHOWCASING THE CAPABILITIES OF VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUMENTS. THESE INTERACTIVE SESSIONS UNDERSCORED THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.THROUGH THESE ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, THE 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & STAGE EXPO NOT ONLY CELEBRATED THE ARTISTRY AND INNOVATION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN BUT ALSO DEEPENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS, ADVANCING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY. 99522 201858 2637734 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 78 0 1 15 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 22 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY AL AR CA FL HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NC ND OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X X FRAN TAYLOR 3154636463 290 ELWOOD DRIVE RD SUITE 100 LIVERPOOL NY 13088 CAROLYN SATTER PRESIDENT 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM SCOTT TREASURER 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNMARIE DUGGAN VP MEMBERS,SECTIONS & CHAP 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM STREETER VP EXHIBITIONS 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AUTUM CASEY DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 CARY GILLETT DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA GLOVER DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 TONY HARDIN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER JACOBS-EVANS DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET MITCHELL DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY CORBETT OATES DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE QUEENAN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANITA TRIPATHI DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 YOLANDA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIMB WILLIAMSON DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY BELLET SECRETARY 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KASEY ALLEE-FOREMAN PRESIDENT-ELECT 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TRISH HAUSMANN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 TARA HOUSTON DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF BALDWIN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 PINKY ESTELL DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA LEE EVERETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 150783 0 14219 FRAN TAYLOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00 X 103518 0 17540 254301 0 31759 2 0 1 0 0 286651 286651 CONFERENCE INCOME 900099 2064462 2064462 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 377585 377585 PUBLICATIONS AND ADVER 900099 139976 139976 TD & T 511120 88336 61632 26704 EDUCATION, TRAINING & 900099 22745 22745 2693104 107470 107470 592333 587316 5017 5017 5017 MISC.REVENUE 900099 250 250 250 3092492 2666650 26704 112487 31650 31650 286061 286061 880131 742840 82796 54495 28107 24698 3409 93993 80404 7520 6069 81175 51557 25258 4360 6545 6545 20750 20750 104340 104340 71793 29911 39274 2608 163467 95165 59224 9078 60246 51508 8738 143879 103929 36962 2988 1141659 1141659 23773 23773 13298 13298 20709 9470 11239 TD & T 121902 121902 PROGRAM EXPENSES 59568 59568 PUBLICATION EXPENSE 40641 40641 WORKING GROUP EXPENSES 19861 19861 95304 48140 47164 3508852 2637734 735618 135500 143613 365013 69430 35580 342640 526770 81352 75037 197348 169116 578452 535801 17876 42651 3308691 3039100 247796 190814 4408746 4444081 207019 135819 300000 300000 823811 1121087 1330830 1556906 X 73547 -417599 3004369 3304774 3077916 2887175 4408746 4444081 -416360 225619 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 273294 168845 439087 195438 286651 1363315 697470 1179621 1998057 2897190 2693104 9465442 970764 1348466 2437144 3092628 2979755 10828757 0 0 0 10828757 151297 83557 108686 80622 107470 531632 151297 83557 108686 80622 107470 531632 144283 42298 64999 30187 26704 308471 1266344 1474321 2610829 3203437 3113929 11668860 0.92800 0.92110 0.04560 0.04660 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 983986 7490 991476 887575 22891 83545 10025 983986 1022384 6402 -129993 887575 845031 7287 181066 1013384 793194 37035 14802 845031 0.38071 0.61929 1 0 32654 32654 0 515798 503147 12651 30000 30000 42651 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 196498 CUSTOMER DEPOSITS & REGISTRATIONS 924589 1121087 X 3318111 225619 225619 3092492 0 3092492 3508852 0 3508852 0 3508852 PART V, LINE 4: TO SUPPORT NEW INITIATIVES, ONGOING PROGRAMS, POSSIBLE EMERGENCIES, AND CERTAIN UNIQUE NEEDS. IN ADDITION, TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS TO FURTHER THEIR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE THREATRE INDUSTRY. PART X, LINE 2: USITT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITS NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. USITT SELLS ADVERTISING IN THEIR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. HOWEVER, SINCE THIS UNRELATED ACTIVITY GENERATES A NET LOSS, USITT HAS NO INCOME TAX LIABILITY TO RECORD FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023. THUS, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TAX YEARS OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE JUNE 30, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. 1 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSASTC RENOVATION CHALLENGE AWARD WINNER CHECK 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSTHE BARBIZON LIGHTING COMPANY JONATHAN RESNICK LIGHTING DESIGN AWARD 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSBERNHARD R. WORKS, FREDERICK A. BUERKI SCENIC TECHNOLOGY AWARD 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSUSITT STAGE MANAGEMENT AWARD SPONSORED BY CLEAR-COM COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSTHE RICHARD HAY UNDERGRADUATE SCENE DESIGN AWARD 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSUSITT SCENE DESIGN AWARD SPONSORED BY ROSE BRAND 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSUSITT MAKEUP DESIGN AWARD SPONSORED BY KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSRISING STAR AWARD 1 2000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSKM FABRICS, INC. TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AWARD 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSTHE BARBARA MATERA AWARD IN COSTUME MAKING SPONSORED BY JUDY ADAMSON 1 1000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSZELMA H. WEISFELD COSTUME DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY AWARD 1 2000 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT 1 550 AWARD- NEW CENTURY - YDMT & STUDENTSSTUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT 1 550 AWARDS-SCHOLARSHIPS 27 15750 AWARDS - RIGGING SAFETY 1 1800 PART I, LINE 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT SIGNS AN AGREEMENT WHEREBY THEY AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT/AWARD. THE RECIPIENT MUST SEND PROGRESS REPORTS AND A FINAL REPORT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS COMMITTEE. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LAURA LEE EVERETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 150783 0 0 0 0 0 6218 0 8001 0 165002 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6: VOLUNTEERS CONSIST MAINLY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON A CORE OF 300 VOLUNTEERS TO EFFECTIVELY OPERATE. THEY ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF OTHER USITT'S MEMBERS AND TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AMONG OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ALL ASPECTS OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THE MEMBERS OF USITT SHALL CONSIST OF PERSONS, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS INTERESTED IN FURTHERING THE ARTS OF THEATRE PLANNING AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, AESTHETICS, PRESENTATION, OPERATION, AND TRAINING. THERE ARE EIGHT CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP EACH WITH VOTING PRIVILEGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP VIA U.S. MAIL OR ELECTRONIC BALLOT. THE TERM SERVED IS DEPENDENT ON THE POSITION HELD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS ANY CHANGES TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, OFFICERS MUST BE ELECTED BY MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE TREASURER, AND OTHER BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER OF USITT WILL BE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTANDS, AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, PERIODIC REVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY USITT OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THAT TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED DIRECTORS AND OFFICIALS CONFORM TO USITT'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PAST PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND/OR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. FORM 990, SECTION B, LINE 15B- COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE KEY EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION BASED ON PERFORMANCE IN TANDEM WITH SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION CERTAIN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INSTITUTE'S WEB SITE. ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.