The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc
By utilizing historic theatre buildings in downtown westerly, ri, the theatre presents and/or produces culturally significant works of live theatre, dance, music and film; as well as providing educational programs, workshops, symposia and lecture series events to foster an appreciation for theater and cinema as art forms. The theatre provides local arts organizations with space for teaching, rehearsing and performing.
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,755,501
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,719,084
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $155,530
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,419,523
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Theatre Education Center Westerly, RI | Music Education | $85,000 |
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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 | $17,755,501 | $2,719,084 | $2,419,523 | — | — | $155,530 |
| 2023 | $17,324,400 | $2,308,743 | $2,195,420 | — | — | $129,296 |
| 2022 | $16,934,392 | $2,153,940 | $2,006,579 | $85,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $16,634,005 | $2,613,717 | $994,022 | — | — | $1,265 |
| 2020 | $18,493,659 | $1,569,363 | $385,716 | — | — | $38,859 |
About The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westerly, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $156K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc is led by Carly Callahan, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carly Callahan
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $205K (2024)
Victoria L'homme
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Carolyn Greenspan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Beauchesne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Lamm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Simmons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Gorman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi McWilliams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Konicki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen N. Fitzgerald
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia W. Chadwick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter L. Lewiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Vogt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmela Luzzi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Kelly
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Murray
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Ferguson Clark
Vice Co-Chair
Director → Vice Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Allardyce
Outgoing Treasurer
Treasurer → Outgoing Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Moore
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Royce
Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi C. Pearlson
Vice Co-Chair
Director → Vice Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Liguori
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Okun
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Harvey Demovick (2020–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Lisa Utman Randall (2020–2022) — Outgoing Executive Director
- Former: Charles M. Royce (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Julia Landstreet (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Liguori (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $205K, to Carly Callahan (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc
How large is The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc?
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc?
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westerly, RI. It holds $17.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc operate?
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc's EIN?
The Ocean Community United Theatre Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3579526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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