From public IRS filings
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER
FRANKFORT, MI · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, WAS FORMED IN 2019 TO ENSURE THE GARDEN THEATER REMAINS A VITAL PART OF THE FRANKFORT AND BENZIE COUNTY COMMUNITY. THE GARDEN THEATER IS NOT ONLY A CINEMA, IT IS A COMMUNITY ASSET UTILIZED FOR FUNDRAISERS, CONCERTS, WEDDINGS, TALENT SHOWS/PAGEANTS, HISTORICAL AND CURRENT EVENTS PRESENTATIONS, AND MORE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$421K
Total expenses
$500K
Total assets
$3.2M
Program expense ratio
57%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 17 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $1.3M | 3 |
| Impact 100 of Traverse City | $112K | 1 |
| David C and Ellen R Petrick Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Mulroy Family Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $37K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $30K | 2 |
| Seabury Foundation | $30K | 2 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | $23K | 3 |
| Oleson Foundation | $20K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $7K | 1 |
Leadership
KATIE JONES — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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