Nonprofit · EIN 76-0612928
AURORA PICTURE SHOW
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77098
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $258,263 | $376,320 | -$118,057 | $410,640 | $10,824 | $399,816 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $574,616 | $324,132 | $250,484 | $529,772 | $6,437 | $523,335 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $194,251
- of which government grants
- $15,458
- Membership dues
- $7,450
- Program service revenue
- $57,189
- Investment income
- $6,823
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,651
- Other salaries and wages
- $142,329
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $218,361
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,601
- Occupancy
- $46,561
- Travel
- $4,765
- Depreciation
- $8,789
- Program services (functional)
- $271,121
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,165
- Fundraising (functional)
- $52,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $529,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $410,640
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,824
- Net assets, end of year
- $399,816
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,028
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $338,990
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,826
- Gross receipts
- $258,263
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stauder | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $49,650 |
| Haig Tcholakian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Laurence Unger | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Carlos Fernandez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Roger Palomino | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sherry Cheng | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Gutting | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Molick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paige Samuels | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stauder | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $47,872 |
| Kevin Mohr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Laurence Unger | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Liana Silva | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Carlos Fernandez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sherry Cheng | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Horne | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Palomino | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paige Samuels | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2442 BARTLETT ST, HOUSTON, TX 77098-5102
- In care of
- % ANDREA M GROVER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Aurora Picture Show, 5601A Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Stauder, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 868-2101
- Website
- www.aurorapictureshow.org
Mission
Aurora Picture Show is dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the understanding and appreciation of moving image art.
Program accomplishments
- Aurora Picture Show presents 2-3 screenings per month of non-commercial films including short works, experimental films, found footage, documentaries, personal narratives, video art and new media. These are presented along with the artist, curator, writer, teacher and/or critic usually present to host a discussion about the screening. Aurora has screened over 9,500 works with audiences of over 15,500 viewers in attendance since 1999.Expenses $149,116 · revenue $10,981
- Aurora Picture Show offers community education programs and services for all ages and all levels of expertise in film, video and new media as well as providing a home for engaging and informing the community about a wide range of media and film topics. Programs include camps and workshops for youth and adults. Aurora also provides after-school enrichment programs, artist talks and the Aurora Video Library, which is available to the public by appointment.Expenses $81,337 · revenue $32,134
- The organization offers curatorial services (finding and selecting appropriate films and art works) to other art organizations, individuals and groups.Expenses $40,668 · revenue $14,015
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0612928
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $410,640
- Income (IRS master file)
- $258,263
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $258,263 | $376,320 | $410,640 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $574,616 | $324,132 | $529,772 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $293,130 | $315,254 | $276,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 76-0612928).
Questions about AURORA PICTURE SHOW
- What is the EIN of AURORA PICTURE SHOW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AURORA PICTURE SHOW is 76-0612928.
- Is AURORA PICTURE SHOW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to AURORA PICTURE SHOW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AURORA PICTURE SHOW 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 AURORA PICTURE SHOW due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AURORA PICTURE SHOW last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AURORA PICTURE SHOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Aurora Picture Show.
- Who are the officers and directors of AURORA PICTURE SHOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,650 (Sarah Stauder, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AURORA PICTURE SHOW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $258,263, expenses of $376,320 and total assets of $410,640 at year end.
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