EIN 16-1158412

Shea's Performing Arts Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
446
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Shea's Performing Arts Center fosters innovative and effective educational experiences while providing a wide variety of live performing arts experiences for patrons. Its mission is to restore and maintain Shea's Buffalo Theatre for present and future generations to enjoy as a working historic theatre. The center promotes performing arts programs through theater rental and fees derived from its operations at the Shea's Center for the Performing Arts.
Also known as...
Shea's O'Connell Preservation Guild
Total revenues
$23,487,181
2023
Total expenses
$23,515,800
2023
Total assets
$24,469,741
2023
Num. employees
446
2023

Program areas at Shea's Performing Arts Center

Production and performance of theatrical experiences to the western new york community. Mixing classical productions with contemporary hits and new, innovative shows, Shea's theatre remains committed to delivering world-class productions to its dedicated audience.
Arts engagement and education to foster artistic expression and community involvement. The program aims to inspire creativity, cultivate diverse talents, and foster a deep appreciation for the Arts by providing accessible and inclusive Arts education, innovative programs, and meaningful community engagements.

Who funds Shea's Performing Arts Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Unrestricted Use; Operational Support; General Purposes; Restoration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ$139,329
Cullen Foundation710 Main: Capital Improvements: Seats, Sound, Lighting, Interior Painting$100,000
Cullen FoundationAll for One Productions at 710 Main Street$75,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Shea's Performing Arts Center

NameTitleCompensation
Michael G MurphyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$293,203
John HerbertVice President of Finance$136,077
Brian HallChief Engineer
Robert H. BrunschmidVice President Operations
John SchallerVice President Development$111,195
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Shea's Performing Arts Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,473,210
Program services$21,658,741
Investment income and dividends$248,294
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$29,006
Net income from fundraising events$14,792
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$63,138
Total revenues$23,487,181

Form 990s for Shea's Performing Arts Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-26990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-11-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Shea's Performing Arts Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Bushnell Center for the Performing ArtsHartford, CT$26,052,143
David A Straz JR CenterTampa, FL$36,133,717
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)Providence, RI$33,498,809
Ordway Center for the Performing ArtsSaint Paul, MN$19,945,450
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OH$68,025,435
ProctorsSchenectady, NY$17,988,660
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)Nashville, TN$30,406,735
Seattle Theatre GroupSeattle, WA$72,970,506
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO$66,757,028
The Palace Theater GroupWaterbury, CT$7,444,031
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $139,329 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Lipke Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
646 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14202
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
sheas.org/ 
Phone
(716) 847-1410
Facebook page
SheasBFLO 
Twitter profile
@sheasbflo 
IRS details
EIN
16-1158412
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Central organization
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