Friends Of The Strand Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Strand Inc, operating under the name Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, is located in Marietta, GA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE EARL AND RACHAEL SMITH STRAND THEATRE IS TO:-PARTNER AND SERVE BY PROVIDING CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT, PROGRAMS, AND MEETING SPACE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE, BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.-ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE BY OFFERING A UNIQUE VENUE THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND A VARIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS, FILMS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.-PRESERVE AND PROMOTE BY REMAINING FINANCIALLY SOUND WITH TICKET SALES, SPACE RENTAL, AND SUPPORT FROM PRIVATE AND BUSINESS DONORS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AS THE LAST REMAINING HISTORIC THEATRE IN COBB COUNTY, THE STRAND IS A LANDMARK STEEPED IN HISTORY ON THE MARIETTA SQUARE. ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1935 BY THE MANNING-WINKS THEATRE COMPANY AS AN ART DECO MOVIE PALACE. IT IS CURRENTLY THE HOME OF THE EARL AND RACHEL SMITH STRAND THEATRE, A NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT LIGHTS UP THE SQUARE WITH FILMS, CONCERTS, MUSICALS, PLAYS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS. WHETHER PATRONS ARE INTERESTED IN STEPPING BACK IN TIME TO GLIMPSE A BYGONE ERA OR LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING CURRENT ACTS OF TODAY, THE STRAND FILLS A CRITICAL NICHE IN THE LOCAL CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF MARIETTA. THE STRAND HOSTS A WIDE VARIETY OF ART FORMS AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND PROVIDES A HISTORIC HOME FOR ARTS LOVERS TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY.


THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF THE LAST REMAINING HISTORIC THEATRE IN COBB COUNTY. BY THE EARLY 2000S, THE LANDMARK HAD FALLEN INTO SERIOUS DISREPAIR. A GROUP OF CONCERNED CIVIC LEADERS LAUNCHED INTO ACTION TO RE-OPEN THE THEATRE IN 2008 AND RESTORED IT TO ITS FORMER SPLENDOR. THE THEATRE'S PHYSICAL ASSETS RANGING FROM THE RESTORED LUMIERE LOUNGE TO THE OPEN-AIR ROOFTOP TERRACE ARE ALL ESSENTIAL PIECES OF THE BUSINESS MODEL NOT DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMANCES.


THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY'S NEED AND GROWING DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE AND GARNER A LOVE FOR THE ARTS IN THE YOUNG COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS, WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR AND IN MANY CASES PERFORMED BY STUDENTS AND YOUTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ralph Knight
Treasurer
$0
Debbie Abernathy
Secretary
$0
Kim Gresh
Chair
$0
Wendy Bunch
Member
$0
Bill Dunaway
Member
$0
Earl Smith
Chair Emeritus
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,061,378
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,061,378
Total Program Service Revenue$799,218
Investment income $619
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,837
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,911,052

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Strand Inc has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cobb Community Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$6,000
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