Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc
UPSTATE THEATER COALITION is a public charity based in Schenectady, New York. Formed in 2015, it receives legislatively mandated contributions generated by casinos and pays net proceeds to eligible charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing describes a consortium of 12 venues working to address casino entertainment-booking arrangements in upstate New York.
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc at a glance
In short: Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc gave $997K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $997,063
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,089
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,300
- Total assets
- $1,266,884
- -13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2393
Phone: (518) 382-3884
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ($299K). Together the top 10 received $938K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 60 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in New York. The coalition’s filing identifies the Southern Tier, Catskills, and Capital Region as the three upstate regions covered by its casino agreements.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $649K (2022) to $997K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $997K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY | Support of the Arts | $299,141 |
| Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady Schenectady, NY | Support of the Arts | $135,106 |
| Bardavon 1869 Opera House Poughkeepsie, NY | Support of the Arts | $132,359 |
| Rochester Broadway Theatre League Inc Rochester, NY | Support of the Arts | $118,991 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | Support of the Arts | $72,516 |
| Clemens Center of Elmira Elmira, NY | Support of the Arts | $43,440 |
| Saratoga Springs City Center Saratoga Springs, NY | Support of the Arts | $37,159 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Inc Ithaca, NY | Support of the Arts | $36,735 |
| Forum Theatre of Binghamton Binghamton, NY | Support of the Arts | $32,021 |
| Palace Performing Arts Center Albany, NY | Support of the Arts | $30,865 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,266,884 | $1,102,000 | $1,284,165 | $997,063 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,467,316 | $1,102,000 | $1,057,510 | $797,650 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,404,604 | $1,125,000 | $842,430 | $648,900 | 12 |
| 2021 | $1,117,183 | $940,000 | $755,662 | $648,902 | 12 |
| 2020 | $945,647 | $1,040,000 | $801,673 | $648,902 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its purpose is to receive legislatively mandated casino-generated contributions and pay net proceeds to organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation. It says its supported organizations are eligible because they are public charities described in IRC Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
The 2024 filing describes the coalition’s work as advocating for requirements affecting its member venues, including through the retention of a lobbyist to communicate with casino and gaming executives, government officials, and others. The listed grants support arts venues. For example, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts says its purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower people through the arts and humanities; Bardavon 1869 Opera House says it provides live performing arts, arts education, and films for Mid-Hudson Valley residents; and Rochester Broadway Theatre League says it presents drama and musical arts for the cultural benefit of its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the coalition reported 12 grants totaling $997,063. Grant amounts ranged from $27,865 to $299,141, with a median of $40,300. The largest awards went to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ($299,141), Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady ($135,106), Bardavon 1869 Opera House ($132,359), Rochester Broadway Theatre League ($118,991), and Saratoga Performing Arts Center ($72,516). All 12 listed grants were for “support of the arts.”
The filing describes the recipients as the 12 venues in the FairGame consortium.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Parkhurst as president; Doug Levine and Chris Silva as vice presidents; Philip Morris as treasurer; and Jon Elbaum as secretary. Directors listed are Bob Belber, Karen Cromer, Erik Frances, Chris Marion, and Ryan McMahon.
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc is led by John Parkhurst, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Parkhurst
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Piskutz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Belber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Marion
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sobol
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Frances
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cromer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McMahon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Silva
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Levine
Vice President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Elbaum
Secretary
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark Baker (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc
How much does Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc give each year?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc gave $997K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $798K across 12 grants.
What is Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's typical grant size?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,300, and its average grant was $83,089, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc give grants?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saratoga Springs, NY (2 grants) and Albany, NY (2 grants).
Does Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of the Arts" (12 grants).
Who are Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's largest grantees?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ($299,141), Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady ($135,106) and Bardavon 1869 Opera House ($132,359), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc fund?
The organization states that its purpose is to receive legislatively mandated casino-generated contributions and pay net proceeds to organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's EIN?
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5139609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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