ANNUAL
REPORT
JUNE 2015
FY14 October 1, 2013 September 30, 2014
FULFILLING OUR MISSION
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the
cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films,
educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket
in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education.
Much more than just a movie theater, the Dreamland presents yearround films, educational programs and world-class entertainment while
providing a venue for community activities.
THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership offers wonderful year-round benefits while supporting
our diverse programming. Choose a level that’s right for you and enjoy
discounted or free movie tickets and concession items, free member
events, discounts on live-broadcast performances, and more!
Our new Business Membership program offers a variety of benefits
including passes and discounts that you can use to reward or thank
employees, clients and vendors and in return we will showcase your
business on screen and in print. There are many levels of support to
choose from so you can find the one that best meets the priorities of
your organization.
To learn more about memberships and screen partnerships please
contact our development associate Grace Hull
[email protected] or 508.332.4822x102.
Over 500 individual members and more
than 50 business partners in 2015
Thank you for your support.
W
ith your generosity and support the Dreamland has sold over
65,000 tickets for events ranging from blockbuster movies
to children’s drama programs like last summer’s Seussical.
Ticket revenue is very important, but other sources including concession
sales, venue rentals, philanthropic support, and partnerships with varied
local organizations and philanthropic support is critical to offset our
operating expenses.
We are pleased that the Dreamland has quickly re-assumed its historic
place setting as an island institution and as we enter our fifth season
of operation we are changing our focus from start-up mode including
extensive capital investments to sustainable operation. Our long term
goals will be seeking a much needed building endowment to offset
depreciation losses and to ensure our organization’s health.
Share all that we have to to offer with your friends, become a member
and/or come enjoy a movie. We are thrilled to be a part of the
community and we are grateful for your continued support.
Bill Liddle
President, NDF Board of Directors
Melissa Murphy
Executive Director
CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY
Our belief in the immeasurable benefit that access to world-class
performances provides is shared with our many community partners. In
addition, our collaborations showcase diverse local talents and provide
a much-needed venue in the heart of downtown Nantucket.
CHILDREN’S THEATER EDUCATION
Now in our 6th year!
Dreamland theater students ages 6-19 learn from highly-qualified
professional staff while appearing on stage in age-appropriate groups
throughout the year. Scholarships are provided to ensure families at any
income level are able to participate.
Sold-out shows are a regular occurrence at any time of the year due to
the exceptional quality of our productions.
PARTNERS IN PROGRAMMING
Alliance for Substance Abuse
Prevention
Autism Speaks
Berklee School of Music
Children's House of Nantucket
Community Christmas Pageant
Egan Maritime Institute
Electric Flow Yoga
Friends of Nantucket Public
Schools
JFK Hyannis Museum
Makers: Women Who Make
America
Nantucket Arts Council
Nantucket Atheneum
Nantucket Ballet
Nantucket Book Festival
Nantucket Comedy Festival
Nantucket Community Music
Center
Nantucket Community School
Nantucket Film Festival
Nantucket Historical Association
Nantucket Hotel
Nantucket New School
Nantucket New Years
Nantucket Preservation Trust
Nantucket Surf Club
One Book One Island
The Nantucket Project
Theater Workshop of Nantucket
Walden Chamber Players
WCAI
White Heron Theater Company
GIVE bACK BENEFIT MOVIE NIGHTS
The Dreamland understands the value of community support for
Nantucket’s many nonprofit organizations. Our Give bACK program
donates a portion of proceeds from one screening a month in the offseason to help other nonprofits raise funds and awareness.
Beneficiaries have included:
A Safe Place
Artists Association of Nantucket
Community Foundation for Nantucket
Friends of Nantucket Public Schools
Nantucket Dolphins Swim Team
Nantucket Preservation Trust
Nantucket Skating Club
Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket
Small Friends on Nantucket
OUR ANNUAL GALA
A standout summer event, our annual Stage and Screen Gala highlights
our commitment to provide exceptional cinematic and cultural
opportunities for Nantucket, year-round, in our downtown theater.
Special guests have included Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Sharon
Stone, and Bill Belichick.
Sponsors and ticket holders enjoy an intimate evening staged throughout the building, including cocktails, a program with our special guests
in the main theater, and an after-party filled with live music and plenty of
food and drink.
Gala sponsorship packages and individual ticket sales are vital to the
fiscal health of our year-round operations. We thank everyone who helps
make this memorable evening such a success.
For more information on this year’s Gala please visit:
www.nantucketdreamland.org
Rita Braver interviews Robert De Niro and Michael
Douglas on the main stage at the 2013 Gala
NANTUCKET DREAMLAND
FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Assets
Cash/Investment/Other Assets: $844,511
Contributions/Receivables: $314,645
Fixed Assets: $26,975,376
Total Assets: $28,134,532
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities: $405,177
Notes Payable: $2,775,000
Net Assets: $24,954,355
Total Liabilities and Net Assets: $28,134,532
Revenues
Contributions and Grants: $898,306
Program Income: $1,282,140
Investment and Other Income: $23
Total Revenues: $2,180,469
Expenses
Program $1,564,034
Management & General: $483,314
Fundraising: $313,828
Depreciation; $653,661
Total Expenses: $3,014,837
Net Assets
Beginning of Year: $25,788,723
End of Year: $24,954,355
Changes in Net Assets: $(834,368)
For fiscal year ending September 30, 2014
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NANTUCKET DREAMLAND FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bill Liddle
James Pallotta
Charles Ryan
Kathy Penske
Wendy Schmidt
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Immediate Past President
Nancy Armstrong
Margaret Boasberg
Jonathan Burkhart
Steven Cohen
Dan Driscoll
Rachel Hobart
John Johnson
Cindy Jones
Lesley King-Grenier
Norman Levenson
Dan Markley
Charley Polachi
Angela Raynor
Barry Sternlicht
Philippe Laffont, Founder Emeritus
Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
PO Box 989, Nantucket, MA 02554
508.332.4822 • [email protected]
Nantucket Dreamland Theater • 17 South Water Street
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is an operating 501(c)(3)
nonprofit corporation and public charity.