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EIN 56-6002131

The Lost Colony (RIHA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
117
City
Manteo
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1932
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
Description
The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
Also known as...
Roanoke Island Historical Association
Total revenues
$2,070,861
2023
Total expenses
$2,931,722
2023
Total assets
$8,467,811
2023
Num. employees
117
2023

Program areas at RIHA

Stage production - each summer The outdoor drama "The Lost Colony" is produced for The general public by The association.
Education and community outreach - The association provides education to its employees and recognition and awards to The community.
Housing - The association owns apartments which are rented to The cast/staff members during The summer production months.

Who funds The Lost Colony (RIHA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Anonymous Trust U / A Dated 2-4-2008Grant for General Operating Support$100,000
Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family FoundationThe Lost Colony$10,000
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)Arts, Culture & Humanities$5,030
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at RIHA

NameTitleCompensation
Charles StillGeneral Manager$119,135
Chuck StillExecutive Director
Casey VarnellGeneral Counsel$0
Janelle ParrishBox Office Manager
Karin FortunatoBusiness Manager
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for RIHA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$752,628
Program services$1,214,181
Investment income and dividends$137,758
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-16,866
Net income from fundraising events$-16,840
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,070,861

Form 990s for RIHA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122022-07-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Southern Bank Foundation
December 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Anonymous Trust U / A Dated 2-4-2008
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1409 National Park Dr
Manteo, NC 27954
County
Dare County, NC
Website URL
thelostcolony.org/ 
Phone
(252) 692-0007
Facebook page
lostcolonydrama 
Twitter profile
@lostcolonydrama 
IRS details
EIN
56-6002131
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1932
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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