American Theatre Organ Society
To preserve the art of the theatre organ
American Theatre Organ Society at a glance
In short: American Theatre Organ Society gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,200
- Median grant
- $6,200
- Total assets
- $2,431,563
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Theatre Organ Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tosa Vic ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tosa Vic | Organ Restoration | $6,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,431,563 | $780,675 | $391,448 | $6,200 | 1 | $74,800 |
| 2023 | $2,083,871 | $513,566 | $373,894 | — | — | $60,509 |
About American Theatre Organ Society
Based on IRS filings
American Theatre Organ Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Theatre Organ Society is led by Shawn Kenney, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Kenney
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Helton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie McGorrey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John Apple
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Kleefield
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wildowner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Calendine
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Staisiunas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Webber
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Finkel (2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Rosemary Bailey (2023) — Director
- Former: Taylor Trimbly (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Teddie Gibson (2023) — Director
- Former: William Gelhaus (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Theatre Organ Society
How much does American Theatre Organ Society give each year?
American Theatre Organ Society gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Theatre Organ Society?
American Theatre Organ Society reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $781K.
What is American Theatre Organ Society?
American Theatre Organ Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Theatre Organ Society's EIN?
American Theatre Organ Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6101867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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