Nonprofit · EIN 46-3330177
FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE
Tax-exempt · ROCKLAND, ME 04841
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,069,362 | $1,029,665 | $39,697 | $667,251 | $54,286 | $612,965 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $862,461 | $1,057,281 | -$194,820 | $718,172 | $155,247 | $562,925 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $774,608 | $1,042,311 | -$267,703 | $782,450 | $29,478 | $752,972 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $613,313
- Membership dues
- $71,837
- Program service revenue
- $351,792
- Investment income
- $7,044
- Net rental income
- $17,310
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,511
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $66,558
- Other revenue
- $97,213
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $479,086
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $532,279
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $87,485
- Depreciation
- $33,531
- Program services (functional)
- $824,368
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,214
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $718,172
- Total assets, end of year
- $667,251
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $54,286
- Net assets, end of year
- $612,965
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $382,003
- Publicly traded securities
- $206,627
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $612,965
- Gross unrelated business income
- $9,225
- Gross receipts
- $1,096,288
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN SEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NORMAN THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CANDACE VANCKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOANNE BILLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARIEL HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELYSA ROSE COSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISSE WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALICIA MALONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| WALTER REITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN DONDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MALONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN SEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NORMAN THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CANDACE VANCKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOANNE BILLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARIEL HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELYSA ROSE COSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISSE WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALICIA MALONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER REITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN DONDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MALONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN SEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NORMAN THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CANDACE VANCKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROY HITCHINGS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN BIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JO DONDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNE BILLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARIEL HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELYSA ROSE COSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELISSE WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ABBY WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALICIA MALONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALTER REITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYNN DONDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 433, ROCKLAND, ME 04841-0433
- In care of
- % JO DONDIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELLEN SEIDMAN
- Signed the 990
- CANDACE VANCKO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 594-0070
- Website
- ROCKLANDSTRAND.COM
- Return prepared by
- RMW ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO OWN AND OPERATE THE STRAND THEATER IN ROCKLAND MAINE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL: MAKE AVAILABLE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE EVENTS AND TRADITIONAL THEATER; PROMOTE AND ADVANCE SHARED CULTURAL AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE COMMUNITY; ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE STRAND THEATRE AS A HISTORIC AND VALUABLE COMMUNITY ASSET; AND ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL ACTIVITY THAT MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(C)(3).
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE, INC. OWNS, MAINTAINS, AND OPERATES THE STRAND THEATRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF FILM, MUSIC, THEATER, AND ARTS SUPPORTERS. THE THEATER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM OF FILM, LIVE MUSIC AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; THE THEATERS DIVERSE PROGRAMMING SHOWS ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE STRAND'S EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE ARTS PROGRAMMING TO LOCAL STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE AT THE STRAND; VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSROOM VISITS FROM PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS; ARTS LEARNING WORKSHOPS; FILM AND HD EVENT SCREENINGS; AND HISTORICAL TOURS OF THE THEATER. WE ALSO MAKE LOW OR NO COST TICKETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF ANY AGE FOR OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FILMS, MET OPERA BROADCASTS, NT LIVE BROADCASTS, AND LIVE PERFORMANCES. ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY RENT THE STRAND TO HOLD THEIR FUNDRAISERS AND OTHER EVENTS. THE FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE SUBSIDIZES THESE EVENTS BY OFFERING SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEIR EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE A VENUE ON MAIN STREET WHERE SUCH COMMUNITY EVENTS CAN BE CENTRALLY LOCATED. THE SUBSIDIZED RATES ALLOW THE RENTING ORGANIZATIONS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE THEIR EVENTS FREE OR LOW-COST AS WELL AS ENABLING THEM TO RE-INVEST THE FUNDS RAISED FROM THE EVENTS INTO THEIR OWN BUDGETS.Expenses $824,368 · revenue $352,052
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3330177
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $667,251
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,096,288
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,069,362 | $1,029,665 | $667,251 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $862,461 | $1,057,281 | $718,172 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $774,608 | $1,042,311 | $782,450 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $991,989 | $780,773 | $1,047,643 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-3330177).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE is 46-3330177.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELLEN SEIDMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,069,362, expenses of $1,029,665 and total assets of $667,251 at year end.
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