Warner Theatre Preservation Trust
The Warner Theatre Preservation Trust (TRUST) is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of conducting fund raising activities and using the funds raised for the preservation and transformation of the warner theatre in erie, Pennsylvania into a modern performing arts center.
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust at a glance
In short: Warner Theatre Preservation Trust gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $85,701
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Warner Theatre Preservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Erie County Convention Center Authority ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County Convention Center Authority Erie, PA | To help fund restoration and expansion of the historic warner theatre in erie, pa | $300,000 |
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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 | $85,701 | $311,555 | $308,939 | $300,000 | 1 | $480 |
| 2023 | $82,234 | $301,698 | $301,511 | — | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $82,047 | $37 | $20,697 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $102,679 | $3,127 | $38,277 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $137,853 | $18,852 | $210,470 | — | — | — |
About Warner Theatre Preservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust is a public charity, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $480.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust is led by Douglas Murphy, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Murphy
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Maas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Casey Wells
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Mosco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCormick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Augustus Pine
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Snyder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Iverson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Hilbert
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Tupitza
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ed Synder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: William Trice DDS (2020) — 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 Warner Theatre Preservation Trust
How much does Warner Theatre Preservation Trust give each year?
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Warner Theatre Preservation Trust?
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $312K.
Where does Warner Theatre Preservation Trust operate?
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Warner Theatre Preservation Trust's EIN?
Warner Theatre Preservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1743074. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Warner Theatre Preservation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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