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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2026

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(260) 424-5220
1940 Bluffton Rd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46809-1307
https://www.fwcivic.org
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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

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre entertains, educates, inspires, and enriches the community through exceptional live theatre experiences.

Year, State Incorporated:
1940, IN

Theatre

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's program expenses were:

Programs $948,023
Total Program Expenses $948,023

Chief Executive
Phillip Colglazier, Executive Director

Compensation*
$89,142

Chair of the Board
Margaret Ankenbruck, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
24

Paid Staff Size
9

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

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.64%

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 Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $890,047
Ticket Sales $526,638
Investment Return $115,185
Rental $9,016
Concessions $6,744
Other Revenue $393
Loss on Disposal of Equipment $-73
Total Income $1,547,950

Programs: 72% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $1,547,950
Total expenses: $1,325,514
  Program expenses $948,023
  Fundraising expenses $108,293
  Administrative expenses $269,198
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $222,436
Beginning Net Assets $2,443,411
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,665,847
Total Liabilities $382,182
Total Assets $3,048,029

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana