Before You Begin
Gather the following information:
Venue and facility records
Education program participation data
Volunteer/engagement statistics
Metropolitan Statistical Area population (from census.gov or datausa.io) — update this annually
Completing This Page
Most fields on this page are straightforward. A few require judgment:
Square Footage
Include only revenue-generating spaces. Exclude storage and non-performance facilities unless they generate operating revenue.
Total engagement
Count all individuals who participated in any center activity, including education program participants. When counting education program engagement separately, include all participants across all programs offered by the Education department.
Broadway Programming
If you present Broadway shows, select "Yes" and specify the type of presentation: rental, self-presented, or co-presented.
Anomalies
Use the notes field on this page to flag any significant changes or unusual circumstances in your data. This context helps our team during review.
For field definitions and sourcing details, see the Page 1a Fields Catalog.
Next Steps
Proceed to Page 1b to enter your financial data.