Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd
TO RESTORE & MAINTAIN SHEA'S BUFFALO THEATRE FOR PRESENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY AS A WORKING HISTORIC THEATRE PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF LIVE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES …
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Shea’s Performing Arts Center (Shea's PAC) is a campus of three theaters in downtown Buffalo comprised of Shea’s Smith Theatre, Shea’s 710 Theatre, and the historic crown jewel, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
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Mission
To restore & maintain shea's buffalo theatre for present & future generations to enjoy as a working historic theatre providing a wide variety of live performing arts experiences for our patrons and innovative and effective educational experiences fostering an appreciation of live theatre by area youth.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 161158412. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161158412. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 646 Main St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Shea’s Performing Arts Center (Shea's PAC) is a campus of three theaters in downtown Buffalo comprised of Shea’s Smith Theatre, Shea’s 710 Theatre, and the historic crown jewel, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161158412, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SHEAS OCONNEL PRESERVATION GUILD LTD is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd
- What is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd?
- Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buffalo, United States. Shea’s Performing Arts Center (Shea's PAC) is a campus of three theaters in downtown Buffalo comprised of Shea’s Smith Theatre, Shea’s 710 Theatre, and the historic crown jewel, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.
- When was Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd founded?
- Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd?
- John Herbert serves as VP OF FINANCE.
- Where is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, United States.
- What is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd trustworthy?
- Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 161158412.
- What is Sheas Oconnel Preservation Guild Ltd's website?
- https://www.sheas.org