Nonprofit · EIN 03-0277052
FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,375,506 | $8,576,201 | $799,305 | $27,824,500 | $2,493,300 | $25,331,200 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,110,906 | $8,461,186 | -$350,280 | $25,635,454 | $1,829,354 | $23,806,100 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,790,663 | $7,048,878 | -$258,215 | $25,057,478 | $1,770,778 | $23,286,700 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,873,313
- of which government grants
- $642,455
- Membership dues
- $447,654
- Program service revenue
- $4,973,176
- Investment income
- $1,137,383
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $336,629
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,377
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $363,257
- Other revenue
- $391,634
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $315,769
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,723,924
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,749,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,063
- Accounting fees
- $22,940
- Occupancy
- $364,800
- Depreciation
- $425,378
- Program services (functional)
- $5,610,900
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,395,730
- Fundraising (functional)
- $569,571
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,635,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,824,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,493,300
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,331,200
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,090,100
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,981,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,110,100
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,221,100
- Gross receipts
- $9,891,246
- Employees
- 221
- Volunteers
- 160
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON WAHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $199,162 | $17,558 |
| ROSALIE SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,269 | $19,188 |
| KEVIN SWEENEY | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,167 | $14,868 |
| DEBORAH VANDERGRIFT | GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,425 | $16,101 |
| INGRID PELS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $107,900 | $3,989 |
| DEBORAH ESTABROOK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIUHO SAMPSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL H ODE JR | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA GB LEONARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN RATHKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BOSSANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BRONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON DOLMETSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HALLISEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELI LESSER-GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH KEREST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARISSA MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE PERROTTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN REYNOLDS PAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILIANO VOID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE MCCROREY WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNDA GUTMAN | DIRECTOR (START FY25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON WELLS SHERMAN | DIRECTOR (START FY25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON WAHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $196,456 | $19,470 |
| INGRID PELS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $101,841 | $4,000 |
| DEBORAH ESTABROOK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIUHO SAMPSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL H ODE JR | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA GB LEONARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN RATHKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH BELDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BOSSANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BRONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAIGE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DOLMETSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HALLISEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI LESSER-GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH KEREST | DIRECTOR (START 07/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PERROTTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN REYNOLDS PAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SELIGMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIANO VOID | DIRECTOR (START 07/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MCCROREY WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY J MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR (TERM 07/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK A LANGAN | DIRECTOR (TERM 07/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON WAHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,442 | $18,083 |
| INGRID PELS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $95,790 | $2,874 |
| PAUL H ODE JR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH ESTABROOK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA GB LEONARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN RATHKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STAIGE DAVIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PERROTTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN REYNOLDS PAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DOLMETSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HALLISEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MCCROREY WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI LESSER-GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK A LANGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIUHO SAMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BOSSANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY J MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH BELDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BRONNER | DIRECTOR (START 07/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA MCDONALD | DIRECTOR (START 07/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SELIGMAN | DIRECTOR (START 07/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 153 MAIN ST, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-8402
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- INGRID PELS, 153 MAIN STREET, BURLINGTON, VT 05401
- Signed the 990
- INGRID PELS, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (802) 652-4500
- Website
- WWW.FLYNNCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO
Mission
THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOSTERS THE ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN VERMONT THROUGH DIVERSE AND ENGAGING ARTISITIC EXPERIENCES. THE FLYNN FULFILLS THIS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING THE HISTORIC FLYNN THEATER AND FLYNN CENTER PROPERTIES TO MEET CURRENT AND EVOLVING PERFORMING ARTS NEEDS.PRESENTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES BY ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTIST THAT EXPAND AND ENRICH THE COMMUNITY'S CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS IN THE ARTISTIC PROCESS, CULTIVATE APPRECIATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND MAKE THE PERFORMING ARTS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE.SUPPORT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF THEIR WORK.
Program accomplishments
- THE FLYNN CURATES AND HOSTS A FULL SEASON OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK; THE BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL; EXHIBITIONS FEATURING VERMONT ARTISTS, STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAMMING; IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND ARTS INTEGRATION TRAINING FOR TEACHERS; RESIDENCIES PROVIDING CREATION TIME AND SPACE FOR ARTISTS. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO MAKING THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE THROUGHOUT OUR VERMONT COMMUNITIES. THE FLYNN SEEKS TO ENGAGE, CHALLENGE, AND REIMAGINE WHAT PERFORMING ARTS CAN LOOK LIKE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CONTINUALLY PUSHES BEYOND THE BOUNDS OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACES, TAKING PERFORMANCES INTO PARKS, OUTDOOR MARKETPLACES, SCHOOLS, AND FARMS. WE INVEST IN FREE SHOWS AND ART IN PUBLIC SPACES AND SEEK TO INCLUDE A DIVERSE RANGE OF VOICES THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMMING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) GUEST CURATORS BRING NEW PERSPECTIVES TO FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCE SERIES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE FURTHER EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $5,213,108 · revenue $4,893,850
- THE FLYNN OPENS ITS CAMPUS AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS OFF CAMPUS TO PROVIDE LESSONS, KIDS' CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS. AGES 0 TO 100 ARE SERVED BY OUR EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. WHILE OUR YOUNGEST PARTICIPANTS ENJOY THE MONTHLY FREE FLYNNZONE KIDS' HOUR, AND FAMILY SHOWS, SOME OF OUR OLDEST PARTICIPANTS CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND ENGAGE IN THERAPEUTIC MOVEMENT THROUGH OUR CHERISHED MOVEMENT FOR PARKINSON'S CLASS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN ENJOY CLASSES SUCH AS TAP, COMEDIC STORYTELLING, AND CREATIVE WRITING, AND CHILDREN AND TEENS CAN FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A CREATIVE CAMP OR CLASS LED BY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS.Expenses $397,792 · revenue $79,326
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0277052
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,824,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,891,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,375,506 | $8,576,201 | $27,824,500 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,110,906 | $8,461,186 | $25,635,454 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,790,663 | $7,048,878 | $25,057,478 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,637,305 | $5,759,393 | $24,505,442 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0277052).
Questions about FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD
- What is the EIN of FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD is 03-0277052.
- Is FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names INGRID PELS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,162 (JASON WAHL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,375,506, expenses of $8,576,201 and total assets of $27,824,500 at year end.
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