PROPUBLICA Fearless Reporting for an Informed Society — Join Us.
DONATE
Skip to content
ProPublica Donate
ProPublica Donate

The Downtown Theatre Foundation For The Arts

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Performing Arts Centers (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$426k (2023)

Expenses
$469k (2023)

Total Assets
$154k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.89k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$425,849
Expenses
$469,188
Net Income
-$43,339
Net Assets
$150,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,013
44.9%
Program Services $234,836
55.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,834
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,831
Total Liabilities $2,887
Net Assets $150,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Ritch (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$637,401
Expenses
$521,030
Net Income
$116,371
Net Assets
$194,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,489
51.7%
Program Services $307,912
48.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,103
29.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,170
Total Liabilities $2,887
Net Assets $194,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Ritch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hoffman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,418
Expenses
$262,538
Net Income
-$40,120
Net Assets
$77,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,631
54.2%
Program Services $98,792
44.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,995
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,138
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,337
Total Liabilities $95,425
Net Assets $77,912
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Ritch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hoffman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$349,182
Expenses
$394,108
Net Income
-$44,926
Net Assets
$118,032
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,068
31.2%
Program Services $235,756
67.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,358
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,365
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,700
Total Liabilities $33,668
Net Assets $118,032
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Ritch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hoffman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$514,115
Expenses
$460,641
Net Income
$53,474
Net Assets
$162,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,623
34.5%
Program Services $334,319
65.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,173
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,300
29.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,082
Total Liabilities $124
Net Assets $162,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Ritch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Hoffman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,939
Expenses
$542,515
Net Income
$46,424
Net Assets
$109,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,283
29.6%
Program Services $393,010
66.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,646
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,930
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,910
Total Liabilities $426
Net Assets $109,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maristel Hebron (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,096
Expenses
$423,476
Net Income
$13,620
Net Assets
$63,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $170,570
39.0%
Program Services $259,332
59.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,194
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,600
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,551
Total Liabilities $2,491
Net Assets $63,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maristel Hebron (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$461,099
Expenses
$458,102
Net Income
$2,997
Net Assets
$49,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $163,121
35.4%
Program Services $273,465
59.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,513
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,500
10.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,322
Total Liabilities $1,882
Net Assets $49,440
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Ross (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Maristel Hebron (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,647
Expenses
$275,769
Net Income
$53,878
Net Assets
$46,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,675
31.8%
Program Services $205,664
62.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,242
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,066
2.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,030
13.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,444
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,440
Expenses
$242,786
Net Income
-$21,346
Net Assets
-$7,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,950
23.9%
Program Services $136,867
61.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,787
13.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,836
1.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,440
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$7,433
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$7,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela Spering (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Robert Brudney (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Carol Warren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Senalik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Dunbar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,083
Expenses
$223,604
Net Income
$12,479
Net Assets
$13,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,645
30.3%
Program Services $143,825
60.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,005
6.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,608
2.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,173
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,341
Total Liabilities $1,428
Net Assets $13,913

Document Links

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

The data powering this website is available programmatically, via an API. Read the API documentation »