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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2026

Embassy Theatre Foundation, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
125 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-3012

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Embassy Theatre Foundation, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Embassy Theatre enriches the cultural life of the region by providing a wide range of arts and entertainment experiences in a historic venue.

Year, State Incorporated:
1972, IN

Also Known As:
Audiences Unlimited

Theatre

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Embassy Theatre Foundation, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs: $4,584,776

Total Program Expenses: $4,584,776

Chief Executive
Kelly Updike, President/CEO

Compensation*
$159,200

Chair of the Board
Walter Thomas Smith, Dean

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Manchester University

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
31

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Radio

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.80%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Embassy Theatre Foundation, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $437,651
In-Kind Contributions $61,396
Sponsorships $52,850
Investment Income $392,222
Government Grants $260,000
Special Events $732,344
Memberships $87,745
Earned Revenue $2,709,918
Total Income $4,734,126

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $4,734,126
Total expenses: $5,546,721
  Program expenses $4,584,776
  Fundraising expenses $295,183
  Administrative expenses $666,762
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-812,595
Beginning Net Assets $17,729,356
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $16,916,761
Total Liabilities $1,226,534
Total Assets $18,143,295

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