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Fulton Theatre Company reported $10.2 million in revenue and $11.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $57.49 went to program services, $37.16 to management and general costs and $5.35 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 68.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $275,831 (EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE - ARTIS). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 22% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 57.5% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.23 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.5% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 68.6% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $275,831 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.47% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 28.7 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 20 of 20 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe fulton first opened its doors in 1852. 170 years later, this national historic landmark theatre continues to entertain, educate and delight audiences, bringing live theatre, music, and more than 160,000 patrons into downtown lancaster annually. Today, under the leadership of executive artistic producer marc robin, the Fulton Theatre produces a mix of comedies, dramas and musicals, employing the talents of professional directors, designers, actors and playwrights from across the country
The theatre's robust education and outreach program engages over 10,000 students a year with artistic programming, thereby preserving the future of theatre arts. Fulton academy is committed to inclusivity of students of all abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. The academy provides resources to students who have intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities, as well as scholarship opportunities to families who demonstrate financial need. The fulton academy operates year round providing programs for early childhood through adult learners. In FY 2025, programming included: 68…
Our full production schedule limits event space rentals, which have primarily been utilized by non-profit organizations, donors, and current corporate sponsors. The organization builds scenery for other theatrical organizations, rents sets, props and costumes to groups including schools
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE - ARTIS Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $268,746 | $0 | $7,085 | $275,831 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,185 | $0 | $0 | $124,185 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $110,157 | $0 | $6,260 | $116,417 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Fulton Theatre Company (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $421K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b20 · 20 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5294
- Volunteers Part I, line 6800
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL Licensing | $300,719 |
| CONCORD THEATRICALS Licensing | $296,789 |
| MID ATLANTIC TOURS & RECEPTIVES Travel advisory | $225,826 |
| ARCADIA ROAD HOLDINGS Lease, scenic studios | $212,718 |
| GREAT HOLIDAYS LTD Travel advisory | $191,009 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
16 private foundations reported grants to Fulton Theatre Company totaling $273K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Fulton Theatre Company spent in FY2025, $57.49 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Fulton Theatre Company's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, Fulton Theatre Company reported that 57.5% of its $11.2 million in expenses went to program services, 37.2% to management and general and 5.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Fulton Theatre Company pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Fulton Theatre Company reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $275,831, for the role of EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE - ARTIS (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Fulton Theatre Company get its money?
Of $10.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 25.5% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 68.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Fulton Theatre Company a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1631733 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, object 202640849349301409 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202520999349301212 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202400929349301095 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202321889349300502 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202231959349301893 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202131899349300433 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1631733: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.