2026-02-12T05:05:48-08:00 2025-03-31 030340652 Love Cody & Company CPAs PC PO Box 319 Bennington VT 05201 990EZ 2024-04-01 043375055 Memorial Hall Center For The Arts Inc MEMO 8024648541 PO Box 1720 Wilmington VT 05363 Daniel Facilla President 2026-02-12 true true Frank J Cody CPA P00237683 8024425552 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X N/A X X 75273 X 36768 38505 0 0 0 0 75273 1420 24452 59442 85314 -10041 -37157 -47198 X 129064 127398 181725 170884 9454 11920 320243 310202 357400 357400 -37157 -47198 The original purpose of Memorial Hall Center for the Arts (MHCA) when it was located in Memorial Hall, Wilmington, VT, was the production of programs and events on a seasonal basis (during July & August) to foster an appreciation of theater, music and dance in a rural area where cultural opportunities are limited and the population is insufficient to support such endeavors without charitable support. In addition to the above programming, MHCA, during its first five years in Wilmington, also included a fall weekend of silent films, usually with piano accompaniment, to foster an appreciation for this art form, as well as an art show, in which area visual artists would display and sell their paintings, sculptures, and other wares. In August, 2012, MHCA purchased a recently closed and about-to-be-auctioned movie theater in West Dover, VT, with the goal of establishing a home for the arts. The members of the Board of MHCA, as long-time residents of the area, were aware that this theater, as From April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, MHCA presented thirty-nine studio-release films in a combination of matinee and evening shows that totaled 368 screenings for the year. These films included first-run mainstream selections, as well as indie and art films of limited release, such as documentaries, biographies, and those based on books, history and art. The film industry is still recovering from the COVID pandemic and the SAG strike. The number of wide releases are about equal to last year, but the number that are appropriate for our demographic audience are few. The number of indie films were more plentiful, and MHCA was able to present more of the 501(c)(3) films that distinguish this theatre from a for-profit one, namely the documentaries, and biographies, films based on books, history and art. But, MHCA is experiencing similar results as other theatres, a decrease in patron attendance. Audiences are more widely opting streaming as the means to view a film. As well, streaming platforms are heavily investing in their own original programming, cannibalizing the stars, writers and directors that were being utilized for theatrical releases. Moreover, taking a page from television years ago, streaming platforms are producing series shows that keep audiences entertained week after week. Although the quality of presentation is better in a theatre, time will tell if this transition by patrons toward the convenience of viewing at home versus going out to the theatre will recede. The live-performing Village Light Opera Group opted to not return to the area again, unfortunately. The person that ran the August Dulcimer Daze Festival, a Festival that MHCA had supported for 25 years, passed away, and the inn that was hosting the Festival was renovating. So, no Dulcimer Festival occurred this year. The Festival is planning a return to the area next year including a live performance at Memorial Hall, which MHCA again will proudly support. This year was quite unique in that there were no special film events utilizing MHCAs excellent 4K Sony projector and Dolby surround sound. MHCA did many more screenings of indie limited-release films during the current year than the year prior. These films, while educational, artistic and well made, are not those that attract a wide audience and are not widely supported through extensive advertising by the distributor. As well, these films are not of the genre currently in favor by the theatre going public in that they are not horror or action films. The lower box office receipts this year versus last year gives testament to the lack of wide audience appeal of these films by the theatre-going public. However, the financial contributions given to MHCA to present such films firmly lends credence to the importance of MHCAs 501(c) (3) status by and to the community.Although there were no special events this year, MHCA is always looking for the opportunity to present such events, and presently has one planned for next year, in April, 2025. It is expected that more will follow. 83894 83894 Daniel Facilla Chairman 50.00 0 Edwin M Wilson Vice Chair 0 0 Linda Hughes Secretary/Treas 3.00 0 Robert Ruhl Director 0 0 false false false false false false true 355560 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Daniel Facilla 4 Mountain Park Plaza West Dover VT 05356 8024648541 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 55490 47341 31031 49828 36768 220458 0 0 55490 47341 31031 49828 36768 220458 0 220458 2 2 4 0 297 646 943 221405 0.99570 0.99560 X Daniel Facilla Chairman Purchase of Building X 355560 false true true Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $1070 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $120 Other Expenses.1008 Interest $7070 Other Expenses.1009 Depreciation $11192 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $8732 Other Expenses.1 Film rental fees $12918 Other Expenses.2 Association Fees $8617 Other Expenses.3 Direct cost of event sales $3670 Other Expenses.4 Service Charges $2377 Other Expenses.5 Phone / internet $2325 Other Expenses.6 Storage $1080 Other Expenses.7 Dues and subscriptions $265 Other Expenses.8 Miscellaneous $6 Other Assets.1003 Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $222 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $2688 Other Assets.1004 Miscellaneous - Beginning $9232 Miscellaneous - Ending $9232 Total Liabilities.1006 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $355560 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $355560 Total Liabilities.1 Due to Holland Fund - Beginning $1240 Due to Holland Fund - Ending $1240 Total Liabilities.2 - Beginning $0 - Ending $0