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Pabst Theater Foundation Inc

EIN 45-0482647 • 501(c)3 • Milwaukee, WI

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Profile

Promotion of the arts through the maintenance and operation of a community theater, adding to the cultural vitality of Metro Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin by presenting a wide range of artistic performances and educational events including music, dance and drama in the historic Pabst Theater Turner Hall Ballroom at the heart of - see Sch O

710 N Plankinton Avenue Ste 900Milwaukee, WI 53203

www.pabsttheater.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

46th percentile

3.2%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

41st percentile

2.4%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

9.7%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$14,599,355

Up $345,893 (+2.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,897,131

Down $409,197 (-9.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$10,702,224

Up $755,090 (+7.6%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$9,762,711

Up $863,445 (+9.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$9,448,795

Up $588,645 (+6.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$313,916

Up $274,800 (+703%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth41st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $7,445,586Liabilities 2010: $3,018,345Net Assets 2010: $4,427,2412010Assets 2011: $7,171,686Liabilities 2011: $3,128,020Net Assets 2011: $4,043,6662011Assets 2012: $6,765,685Liabilities 2012: $2,954,155Net Assets 2012: $3,811,5302012Assets 2013: $7,177,449Liabilities 2013: $3,526,215Net Assets 2013: $3,651,2342013Assets 2014: $6,953,742Liabilities 2014: $3,635,070Net Assets 2014: $3,318,6722014Assets 2015: $7,771,158Liabilities 2015: $5,208,981Net Assets 2015: $2,562,1772015Assets 2016: $7,223,993Liabilities 2016: $3,389,476Net Assets 2016: $3,834,5172016Assets 2017: $7,627,886Liabilities 2017: $3,713,595Net Assets 2017: $3,914,2912017Assets 2018: $7,112,309Liabilities 2018: $3,233,934Net Assets 2018: $3,878,3752018Assets 2019: $6,872,360Liabilities 2019: $2,419,075Net Assets 2019: $4,453,2852019Assets 2020: $6,163,655Liabilities 2020: $1,580,955Net Assets 2020: $4,582,7002020Assets 2021: $14,353,453Liabilities 2021: $5,062,691Net Assets 2021: $9,290,7622021Assets 2022: $13,123,918Liabilities 2022: $3,689,080Net Assets 2022: $9,434,8382022Assets 2023: $14,253,462Liabilities 2023: $4,306,328Net Assets 2023: $9,947,1342023Assets 2024: $14,599,355Liabilities 2024: $3,897,131Net Assets 2024: $10,702,2242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,599,355
Liabilities$3,897,131
Net Assets$10,702,224
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $4,804,7512010Expenses 2011: $4,537,1282011Revenue 2012: $4,416,574Expenses 2012: $4,648,710Net Income 2012: -$232,1362012Revenue 2013: $6,092,679Expenses 2013: $6,252,975Net Income 2013: -$160,2962013Revenue 2014: $7,060,913Expenses 2014: $7,393,475Net Income 2014: -$332,5622014Revenue 2015: $6,622,295Expenses 2015: $7,354,960Net Income 2015: -$732,6652015Revenue 2016: $8,635,992Expenses 2016: $7,421,268Net Income 2016: $1,214,7242016Revenue 2017: $6,778,618Expenses 2017: $6,851,814Net Income 2017: -$73,1962017Revenue 2018: $7,637,707Expenses 2018: $7,673,623Net Income 2018: -$35,9162018Revenue 2019: $9,122,015Expenses 2019: $8,547,105Net Income 2019: $574,9102019Revenue 2020: $2,775,018Expenses 2020: $2,645,602Net Income 2020: $129,4162020Revenue 2021: $8,621,639Expenses 2021: $3,951,439Net Income 2021: $4,670,2002021Revenue 2022: $8,001,348Expenses 2022: $7,662,303Net Income 2022: $339,0452022Revenue 2023: $8,899,266Expenses 2023: $8,860,150Net Income 2023: $39,1162023Revenue 2024: $9,762,711Expenses 2024: $9,448,795Net Income 2024: $313,9162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$9,762,711
Expenses$9,448,795
Net Income$313,916
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,599,355
Liabilities
$3,897,131
Net assets
$10,702,224
Revenue
$9,762,711
Expenses
$9,448,795
Net income
$313,916
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.6$3.90$10.7$9.76$9.45$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.3$4.31$9.95$8.90$8.86$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$3.69$9.43$8.00$7.66$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.4$5.06$9.29$8.62$3.95$4.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.16$1.58$4.58$2.78$2.65$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.87$2.42$4.45$9.12$8.55$0.57
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.11$3.23$3.88$7.64$7.67$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.63$3.71$3.91$6.78$6.85$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.22$3.39$3.83$8.64$7.42$1.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.77$5.21$2.56$6.62$7.35$0.73
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.95$3.64$3.32$7.06$7.39$0.33
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.18$3.53$3.65$6.09$6.25$0.16
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.77$2.95$3.81$4.42$4.65$0.23
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.17$3.13$4.04$4.54
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.45$3.02$4.43$4.80
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$11,769,716
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promotion of the arts through the maintenance and operation of a community theater, adding to the cultural vitality of Metro Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin by presenting a wide range of artistic performances and educational events including music, dance and drama in the historic Pabst Theater at the heart of downtown Milwaukee. - continued on Sch O

Promotion of the arts through the maintenance and operation of a community theater, adding to the cultural vitality of Metro Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin by presenting a wide range of artistic - See Sch O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$6,692,686$7,378,118▲ $685,432
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,663,963$4,075,907▲ $411,944
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,411,748$2,627,074▼ $784,674
Accounts Receivable$382,290$410,842▲ $28,552
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$60,118$66,109▲ $5,991
Inventories for Sale or Use$42,657$41,305▼ $1,352
Total Assets$14,253,462$14,599,355▲ $345,893
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,306,328$3,897,131▼ $409,197
Total Liabilities$4,306,328$3,897,131▼ $409,197
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,302,464$8,333,930▲ $1,031,466
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,644,670$2,368,294▼ $276,376
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,947,134$10,702,224▲ $755,090
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,253,462$14,599,355▲ $345,893

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,530,424$6,378,767$8,909,191
Equipment$1,177,116$1,967,508$3,144,624
Leasehold Improvements$219,523$904,792$1,124,315
Land$148,844-$148,844
Other Land Buildings-$799$799
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jennifer BartolottaPresident/directorPT$34,017$34,017

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin LindseyDirector
Michael Cudahy JrDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Ptg Live Events LLCPerformance Management710 N PLANKINTON AVE suite 900, Milwaukee, WI 53203$3,671,510
Jm Brennan INCOccupancy/maintenance2101 S ST PAUL AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI 53233$367,778
Endeavor Parent LLCPromoter9601 WILSHIRE BLVD 3rd FLOOR, Beverly Hills, CA 90210$355,223
Outback Presents LLCArtist/partner209 TENTH AVENUE SOUTH suite 503, Nashville, TN 37203$296,848
Otis Elevator CompanyOccupancy/maintenancePO BOX 73579, Chicago, IL 60673$279,246
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$9,392,806
Investment Income
$369,905
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$313,916
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$9,189,421
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$259,374
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$1,750,414--$1,750,414
Occupancy$396,429$69,958-$466,387
Depreciation Depletion$425,108--$425,108
Other Salaries and Wages$165,124$29,139-$194,263
Insurance$38,811$6,849-$45,660
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$39,587-$39,587
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,914$5,103-$34,017
Payroll Taxes$15,883$2,803-$18,686
Office Expenses$11,084$1,956-$13,040
Other Employee Benefits$10,547$1,861-$12,408
Fees for Services Other$9,399$1,658-$11,057
Travel$4,338$765-$5,103
Advertising$4,256--$4,256
Total Functional Expenses$9,289,116$159,679$0$9,448,795
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Kevin Lindsey is a director and trustee of the Cudahy Foundation”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11A

“The 990 is reviewed in detail by the controller and President and then presented to and reviewed with the full board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Officers and directors are required to submit a disclosure statement form annually to indicate and potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The officers and directors conduct annual performance evaluations of the key personnel. This review includes a discussion of the compensation in comparison to similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Form 990 and policy statements are made available to the public and are mailed upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pabst Theater Foundation Inc
EIN
45-0482647
Phone
4142863634
Address
710 N PLANKINTON AVENUE STE 900, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203
Doing Business As
Pabst Theater

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Bartolotta
Title
President
Phone
4142863634
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jennifer Bartolotta
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
157
Volunteers
170

Preparer

Firm
Hilker & Associates
Address
PO Box 511454, Milwaukee, WI 53203-0251
Preparer
David L Hilker
Phone
4142645330
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“performances and educational events including music, dance and drama in the historic Pabst Theater and Turner Hall Ballroom at the heart of downtown Milwaukee. This iconic, creative place of public assembly helps to build community loyalty and reinforce community identity and heritage, stimulate downtown revitalization, promote pride of place and anchor creative economies, while providing social, economic, historic and cultural resources for the community and serving as a unique showcase for human creativity, arts and culture as vital assets in livable communities.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“downtown Milwaukee. This iconic, creative place of public assembly helps to build community loyalty and reinforce community identity and heritage, stimulate downtown revitalization, promote pride of place and anchor creative economies, while providing social, economic, historic and cultural resources for the community and serving as a unique showcase for human creativity, arts and culture as vital assets in livable communities.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0performances and educational events including music, dance and drama in the historic Pabst Theater and Turner Hall Ballroom at the heart of downtown Milwaukee. This iconic, creative place of public assembly helps to build community loyalty and reinforce community identity and heritage, stimulate downtown revitalization, promote pride of place and anchor creative economies, while providing social, economic, historic and cultural resources for the community and serving as a unique showcase for human creativity, arts and culture as vital assets in livable communities.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1downtown Milwaukee. This iconic, creative place of public assembly helps to build community loyalty and reinforce community identity and heritage, stimulate downtown revitalization, promote pride of place and anchor creative economies, while providing social, economic, historic and cultural resources for the community and serving as a unique showcase for human creativity, arts and culture as vital assets in livable communities.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Kevin Lindsey is a director and trustee of the Cudahy Foundation
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 990 is reviewed in detail by the controller and President and then presented to and reviewed with the full board of directors prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Officers and directors are required to submit a disclosure statement form annually to indicate and potential conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The officers and directors conduct annual performance evaluations of the key personnel. This review includes a discussion of the compensation in comparison to similar organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Form 990 and policy statements are made available to the public and are mailed upon request.
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