Overview
Page 1a collects essential information about your organization, including facility details, size metrics, and key program data. This information helps establish context for comparing organizations of similar scale and scope.
Before You Begin
Gather the following information:
Venue and facility records
Education program participation data
Volunteer/engagement statistics
Metropolitan Statistical Area data (from census.gov or datausa.io)
Completing This Page
Basic Information
Select your Primary Venue from the dropdown list
Enter the Year Facility Built
If applicable, enter the Recent Major Renovation Year
Select your organization's IRS Designation
Size and Scope
Enter your Metropolitan Statistical Area population
Input your facility's total Square Footage
Include only revenue-generating spaces
Do not include parking facilities or storage
Do not include non-performance facilities (unless they generate operating revenue)
Program Statistics
Enter the Total # of people engaged by your Center
For education programs:
Enter Total # of people engaged by your Center's Education programs
Include all participants across all programs provided by the Ed dept.
Special Considerations
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 to explain any significant changes or unique circumstances affecting your data
Tips for Success
Update your MSA population annually using current census data
When counting total engagement, include all individuals who participated in any center activity (including students, etc)
All fields auto-save as you enter data
Next Steps
After completing Page 1a, proceed to Page 1b to enter your financial data.
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