2026-08-14T08:06:42-07:00 2025-12-31 411726259 STERLE & CO LTD 522 E HOWARD ST STE 207 HIBBING MN 55746 990 2025-01-01 811555494 Ely's Historic State Theater ELYS 2182356300 PO Box 34 Ely MN 55731 Peter Schamber Treasurer 2182356300 2026-08-14 true Bonnie Sterle P00159553 2182625525 2026-08-14 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Peter Schamber PO Box 34 Ely MN 55731 504317 false X elystatetheater.org X 2020 MN To ignite imagination, foster connection, and celebrate the art of storytelling 7 7 13 77 0 0 222412 183088 351436 321224 165 5 0 574013 504317 0 0 88263 143550 0 12707 459200 319379 547463 462929 26550 41388 345579 405045 14148 82283 331431 322762 To ignite imagination, foster connection, and celebrate the art of storytelling false false 333071 0 371110 The theater presents first run films, documentaries, and classic movies year round. The theater sold tickets to both local residents and regional visitors. The programming supports cultural access, tourism, and economic activity to Elys downtown. 42053 0 67609 The annual Ely Film Festival celebrates local storytelling and regional voices by bringing together residents and visitors to experience Minnesota- made, indigenous, and independent films. 21134 0 65598 The theater hosts live music events and performances including a summer concert series and collaborations that all help strengthen the performing arts scene in rural Minnesota. 396258 true false false false false false false 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 false false false false true 17 17 13 true false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MN X Peter Schamber 2176076298 238 E Sheridan Ely MN 55731 X Meg Heiman Chair 4.60 X X 0 0 0 Justin Burum Vice Chair 3.80 X X 0 0 0 Karen McManus Secretary 1.92 X X 0 0 0 Peter Schamber Treasurer 2.89 X X 0 0 0 Tatiana Riabokin Board Member 1.44 X 0 0 0 Lindsey Lang Board Member 1.25 X 0 0 0 Susan Polege Board Member 0.48 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 183088 183088 Programming - Ticket sales 711300 162128 0 0 Programming - Concessions 711300 147952 0 0 Programming - Merchandise 711300 3011 0 0 Programming - Community outreach 711300 8133 0 0 321224 5 0 5 504317 321224 0 5 132698 95884 27017 9797 10852 7922 2170 760 8829 0 8829 0 250 0 0 250 16798 15648 0 1150 1373 0 1373 0 85426 85426 0 0 40308 40308 0 0 7211 7211 0 0 License fees 53309 53309 0 0 Contractor fees 26020 26020 0 0 Event costs 1057 1057 0 0 Concessions 41479 41479 0 0 37319 21994 14575 750 462929 396258 53964 12707 148688 87911 11760 104062 5455 508294 300677 185131 207617 345579 405045 14148 17172 65111 14148 82283 X 331431 322762 331431 322762 345579 405045 X 41388 -50057 X false false false X 0 0 140495 79726 19279 217998 183088 640586 355199 367754 351436 321224 1395613 0 0 140495 434925 387033 569434 504312 2036199 0 0 0 2036199 2 3 165 5 175 2 3 165 5 175 4208 30022 4414 0 38644 140495 439135 417058 574013 504317 2075018 0.98130 0.00010 X Pt III Ln 12 Other Income Part III, Line 12 Description: Film Festival 2022: 4208. 2023: 30022. 2024: 4414. 2025: 0. 0 0 137674 34973 102701 370620 265704 104916 207617 Pt XI The Organization adopted the accrual method of accounting using FASB ASC 958 during the year resulting in a reduction in the opening net assets from the previous years form 990 filed on the cash basis of $50,057. Pt VI, Line 11b The Organizations form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm based on financial records and other documentation provided by staff or the Board treasurer. A draft of the form 990 is completed and reviewed by the Board and the Executive Director prior to submission to the IRS. Board members are given an opportunity to ask questions and provide feeds back to incorporate into the final filing with the IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c Board members and employees sign a conflict of interst policy at the start of each year. Pt VI, Line 15a The compensation of the executive director and other key employees are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors by using comparability data from similar nonprofit organizations in the region and from similar organizations posted positions with special attention to title, duties, scope, annual budget, geographic region, and size of staff. Pt VI, Line 15b The compensation of the executive director and other key employees are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors by using comparability data from similar nonprofit organizations in the region and from similar organizations posted positions with special attention to title, duties, scope, annual budget, geographic region, and size of staff. Pt VI, Line 19 The documents are available for public inspection upon request.