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The Tivoli Theatre Foundation INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % KEITH SANFORD
Other · CHATTANOOGA, TN · EIN 47-4405861

About

The corporation shall, by itself or in affiliation with other entities, own, hold, lease, operate, maintain, renovate, and improve certain real property known as the tivoli theatre, the soldiers & sailors memorial auditorium, including the robert KIRK walker community theatre, and the tivoli center (collectively, the "venues") located in chattanooga, tennessee, in order to (a) to provide performing arts venues for the community and other entities and individuals for artistic and educational activities; (b) to preserve and restore the venues as historical landmarks, if appropriate; (c) to lease the tivoli center (or parts thereof) to third parties and other charitable organizations in support of the corporation's mission; and (d) to provide the general public with a greater awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the theatrical and performing arts.

In care of Keith Sanford

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
30
Volunteers
0

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$16.8M
Expenses
$13.2M
Assets
$30.6M
Liabilities
$4.3M

Financial history

$20.5M$10.2M$0
2324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.8M · Peak FY2023: $20.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$48K
Grants Given
THE TIVOLI THEATRE FOUNDATION INC
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Address

399 Mccallie AVE
Chattanooga, TN, 37402-200

Governance

Voting board members22
Independent members22
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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