Program areas at SOPAC
For the year ended 06/30/2023, 149 performances took place at sopac. Sopac's programming is a carefully considered mix, with both popular appeal and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse communities served. Sopac's superb acoustics and small size create a unique and intimate connection between artists and audiences. Sopac features singer-songwriters, rock, jazz, blues, r&b, folk, tribute bands, world music, and comedy; supports the work of new jersey's choreographers and dance companies and presents inspiring children's programming. Sopac presented 19 shows to school audiences, servicing more than 6500 students from over 75 school districts in bergen, essex, hudson, morris, union, somerset, and passaic counties.
Who funds South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at SOPAC
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Stephen Beaudoin | Executive Director | $57,284 | 2023-06-30 |
| Virginia Billia | Past Executive Director / Acting Ed | $139,560 | 2022-06-30 |
| Douglas Newman | Board Chair | $0 | 2024-05-14 |
| Marc Chalom | Vice Chair / Board Member | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Matt Epstein | Secretary / Board Member | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for SOPAC
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $882,217 | $3,151,707 | -72% |
| Program services | $1,471,409 | $975,509 | 50.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $35,235 | $3,320 | 961.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $45,221 | $64,672 | -30.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-17,257 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $937 | $1,040 | -9.9% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $27,450 | $17,998 | 52.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $68,306 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $2,513,518 | $4,214,246 | -40.4% |
Organizations like SOPAC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $4,405,932 |
| Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $11,614,342 |
| Carnegie Hall | 501(c)(3) | Lewisburg, WV | $1,070,697 |
| St. George Theatre Restoration | 501(c)(3) | Staten Island, NY | $4,603,431 |
| The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center | 501(c)(3) | Old Saybrook, CT | $3,382,431 |
| Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Torrington, CT | $3,294,196 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $6,680,165 |
| Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts | 501(c)(3) | Berkeley Heights, NJ | $3,664,698 |
| Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, NC | $1,704,616 |
| Eichelberger Performing Arts Center | 501(c)(3) | Hanover, PA | $1,360,843 |
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Hearst Foundations Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1 Sopac Way
- South Orange, NJ 07079
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Essex County, NJ
- Website URL
- sopacnow.org/Â
- Phone
- (973) 313-2787
- Facebook page
- SouthOrangePerformingArtsCenterÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sopacnowÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 32-0074004
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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
- Independent
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