National Association Of Theatre Owners

Organization Overview

National Association Of Theatre Owners is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, National Association Of Theatre Owners employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Association Of Theatre Owners is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, National Association Of Theatre Owners generated $12.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS IS THE LARGEST EXHIBITION TRADE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD, REPRESENTING OVER 35,000 MOVIE SCREENS IN ALL 50 STATES, AND ADDITIONAL CINEMAS IN 101 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., WITH A SECOND OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, NATO REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS IN THE HEART OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL AS WELL AS THE CENTER OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. FROM THESE VANTAGE POINTS, NATO HELPS EXHIBITION INFLUENCE FEDERAL POLICY-MAKING AND WORKS WITH MOVIE DISTRIBUTORS ON ALL AREAS OF MUTUAL CONCERN, FROM NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO LEGISLATION, MARKETING, AND FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW, "CINEMACON." NATO HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW EACH SPRING IN LAS VEGAS TO BRING TOGETHER MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS, DISTRIBUTORS AND VENDOR PARTNERS TO SHARE INFORMATION, PREVIEW UPCOMING MOVIE PRODUCT, AND CELEBRATE THE MOVIE GOING EXPERIENCE. THE 2021 CONVENTION WAS POSTPONED FROM APRIL TO AUGUST DUE TO COVID-19 IMPACTS, WHICH RESULTED IN TWO CONVENTIONS TAKING PLACE DURING FYE 2022.


GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. NATO'S NETWORK OF U.S. MEMBERS ENGAGES DECISION MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. FYE 2022 SAW A CONTINUED NEED FOR NATO TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR EXHIBITORS AS THEY RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE WORST OF THE PANDEMIC, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION IN RELIEF LEGISLATION.


INDUSTRY ADVOCACY. NATO STRONGLY ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF EXHIBITION WITH STUDIOS AND DISTRIBUTORS TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE PIPELINE OF CONTENT FOR ITS MEMBERS. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN FYE 2022 AS CHANGES TO DISTRIBUTION AND RELEASE MODELS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO EVOLVE AS THE DESIRE OF THE PUBLIC TO RETURN TO THEATERS INCREASED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NATO ALSO INVESTED IN THE START UP OF THE CINEMA FOUNDATION, A NEW 501C3 STARTED TO ADVANCE THE MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE THROUGH DEVELOPING FUTURE DIVERSE WORKFORCES AND MOVIEGOING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PHILANTHROPY.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:*CODES MONITORING AND INPUT TO CODE-SETTING BODIES*ADMISSION PRICE SURVEY*BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE*BOXOFFICE PREDICTIONS*INSURANCE PROGRAM*NEWSLETTER (ELECTRONIC)*ONLINE TRAINING SERIES*THEATER SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING AND ALERTS*THEATRICAL RELEASE WINDOWS MONITORING*DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE


ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW, "CINEMACON." NATO HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW EACH SPRING IN LAS VEGAS TO BRING TOGETHER MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITORS, DISTRIBUTORS AND VENDOR PARTNERS TO SHARE INFORMATION, PREVIEW UPCOMING MOVIE PRODUCT, AND CELEBRATE THE MOVIE GOING EXPERIENCE. THE 2021 CONVENTION WAS POSTPONED FROM APRIL TO AUGUST DUE TO COVID-19 IMPACTS, WHICH RESULTED IN TWO CONVENTIONS TAKING PLACE DURING FYE 2022.


GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. NATO'S NETWORK OF U.S. MEMBERS ENGAGES DECISION MAKERS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. FYE 2022 SAW A CONTINUED NEED FOR NATO TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR EXHIBITORS AS THEY RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE WORST OF THE PANDEMIC, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION IN RELIEF LEGISLATION.


INDUSTRY ADVOCACY. NATO STRONGLY ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF EXHIBITION WITH STUDIOS AND DISTRIBUTORS TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE PIPELINE OF CONTENT FOR ITS MEMBERS. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN FYE 2022 AS CHANGES TO DISTRIBUTION AND RELEASE MODELS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO EVOLVE AS THE DESIRE OF THE PUBLIC TO RETURN TO THEATERS INCREASED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NATO ALSO INVESTED IN THE START UP OF THE CINEMA FOUNDATION, A NEW 501C3 STARTED TO ADVANCE THE MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE THROUGH DEVELOPING FUTURE DIVERSE WORKFORCES AND MOVIEGOING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PHILANTHROPY.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:*CODES MONITORING AND INPUT TO CODE-SETTING BODIES*ADMISSION PRICE SURVEY*BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE*BOXOFFICE PREDICTIONS*INSURANCE PROGRAM*NEWSLETTER (ELECTRONIC)*ONLINE TRAINING SERIES*THEATER SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING AND ALERTS*THEATRICAL RELEASE WINDOWS MONITORING*DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Fithian
President & CEO
$589,302
Mitch Neuhauser
Managing Director-Cinemaco
$365,138
Kathleen Conroy
VP & COO
$252,717
Jackie Brenneman
Evp And General Counsel
$247,878
Matthew Pollock
Assoc. Convention Director
$234,268
Patrick Corcoran
VP & Cco
$202,005

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Boston Light & Sound Llc
Technical Operations At Conferences
$460,172
Wilmer Hale
Professional Services
$191,900
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Professional Services
$120,000
Wilmer Hale
Professional Services
$191,900
Global Experience Specialists
Operations At Trade Shows
$238,245
Oligopoly Productions Inc
Technical Operations At Conferences
$376,728
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $373,525
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$513
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$374,038
Total Program Service Revenue$10,786,050
Investment income $300,283
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $969,803
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,650,975

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Association Of Theatre Owners has awarded $1,045,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WILL ROGERS MOTION PICTURES PIONEERS FOUNDATION

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

$1,025,000

EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE

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Montgomery, AL

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EJI MISSION

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Association Of Theatre Owners has recieved totaling $42,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of "Movies for Grownups" seminar at CinemaCon 2016

$42,500
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