2026-09-11T15:24:44-06:00 2026-04-30 264137155 JJACPA Inc 1102 South Main St Suite 1 Fort Bragg CA 95437 990 2025-05-01 943026410 Arena Theater Association % Mark Vanderwoude AREN 7078823272 PO Box 611 Point Arena CA 95468 MARK VANDERWOUDE Treasurer 7078823272 2026-09-11 true JOSEPH ARCH P01213090 7079646325 2026-09-11 2025 316961 false X X 1987 CA The mission of the Arena Theater is to preserve the historic Arena Theater as a community resource for diverse entertainment, education and performing arts. See Schedule O for continuation of mission. 9 9 11 33 0 0 95986 91387 146220 155343 12565 10544 40033 38808 294804 296082 0 0 110771 112189 0 7781 186953 189273 297724 301462 -2920 -5380 608656 613826 22487 33037 586169 580789 X The mission of the Arena Theater is to preserve the historic Arena Theater as a community resource for diverse entertainment, education and performing arts. See Schedule O for continuation of mission. false false 226998 155343 Arena Theater screens first-run feature films three days per week. Movies are shown on a big screen with high quality surround sound audio and digital projection. Tickets are priced affordably for our rural coastal community, and we offer a Frugal Fridays screening at a discount. In addition to our first-run movies, we offer a summer Cult Classic film series plus occasional Music on Film Nites and other special events such as community and holiday films. Film Club: Arena Theaters film club program is an October-April series of 2 films per month, half price for film club members. We had 76 film club members supporting this successful program, and guests are also welcome. Live programming: Arena Theater produces and presents diverse live entertainment events each month, including music of various genres, theatrical productions, and community events. Telecasts: Arena Theaters Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series is as successful as ever, with loyal season subscribers. The National Theater of London Live telecast series continues to be well-supported, and we also offer a popular Exhibition on Screen Series. Short Film Festival: Our 3rd annual Arena Theater Short Film Festival in 2025 was our best yet, with 3 days of short films, special reception events and over 20 filmmakers in attendance. 226998 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false CA X X X X Shauna Boyd and Donna Montag 7078823272 214 Main Street Point Arena CA 95468 X Michael Beattie Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Blake More Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Vanderwoude Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Joakimides President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Anderson Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve McLaughlin Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Dumpert Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim McMurty Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy DuPont Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 35306 56081 91387 Fees for Shows 711110 155343 155343 155343 10544 10544 2753 2753 2753 2753 0 42825 20879 21946 21946 Cinema Ads & Eat & Stay 541800 13569 13569 Misc 541800 540 540 14109 296082 194151 0 10544 X 103513 76861 26652 8676 6525 2151 12595 11158 1437 22438 22438 9386 60 9326 Professional Fees 57009 36119 20890 Movie Rental Fees 43680 43680 Utilities 8012 8012 Fundraising & Membership Dev 7781 7781 28372 22145 6227 301462 226998 66683 7781 35262 51875 281335 277415 2951 2402 6903 7382 6831 11375 843922 583074 275374 260848 2529 608656 613826 5765 3113 16722 23656 6268 22487 33037 X 579040 577595 7129 3194 586169 580789 608656 613826 -5380 0 X false false false X 261637 94374 103814 95986 91387 647198 67801 122037 149871 146220 155343 641272 329438 216411 253685 242206 246730 1288470 0 0 0 0 0 0 1288470 1022 2518 10150 12565 10544 36799 1022 2518 10150 12565 10544 36799 4617 40033 38808 83458 330460 218929 268452 294804 296082 1408727 0.91460 0.94410 0.03000 0.02000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 45000 45000 560863 352929 207934 238059 230145 7914 260848 Payroll tax 2193 Payroll 4075 6268 Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: LINE 6 EXPLANATION - MEMBERS ARE ADMITTED UPON THE PAYMENT OF THE PRESCRIBED ANNUAL DUES AS ESTABLISHED AND ADJUSTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS WITH VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: LINE 7A EXPLANATION - EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING IN APRIL OF EACH YEAR TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ON ANY QUESTION SUBMITTED FOR A VOTE. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: LINE 7B EXPLANATION - AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AS NOMINATED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: LINE 11B EXPLANATION - THE HEAD BOOKKEEPER AND THE TREASURER REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND FILED. THE TREASURER REPORTS TO THE BOARD THAT THE ANNUAL RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND FILED. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ANNUAL UPDATES OF DISCLOSURE FORM. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF THE TAX RETURN IN WHICH DONORS ARE ANONYMOUS IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE FOR THREE YEARS. ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE BOARD MONTHLY TO REVIEW FINANCIAL POSITION. THE THEATER PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH A PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL STATUS AT THE ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e These expenses are primarily operating expenses and the details are provided on schedule included in the tax return. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: The mission of the Arena Theater is to preserve the historic Arena Theater as a community resource for diverse entertainment, education and performing arts. The Theater is located in a remote section of Mendocino County with roughly a population of about 5000 along a 40 mile coast. The Theater employs 10 local people, has dozens of dedicated volunteers and a hard-working committed board. Arena Theater is a member organization within the smallest city in California and continues to be supported by our community and beyond. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: The Theater is located in a remote section of Mendocino County with roughly a population of about 5000 along a 40 mile coast. The Theater employs 10 local people, has dozens of dedicated volunteers and a hard-working committed board. Arena Theater is a member organization within the smallest city in California and continues to be supported by our local community and beyond.