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Page 1a: General Facts

Updated over 8 months ago

Overview

This page collects fundamental information about your organization including facility details, service area, key program metrics, and organizational characteristics. The data provides essential context for analyzing your organization's operations and reach.

Fields

Field

Square Footage

Description

This is the enclosed square footage related to revenue generation. It includes the primary performance facilities that your Center operates as well as any other spaces that generate revenue for the organization. If, for example, your center owned a storage facility, you would not include that space.

Required

Example

150,000

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Facility Records

Used in Measures

Square Footage

Field

Number of Active Venues

Description

Please enter only the number of venues that you are reporting activity on in the survey.

Required

Example

5

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Venue Records

Used in Measures

Number of Active Venues

Field

Primary Venue

Description

Select the venue that you consider to be the primary venue at your PAC from the drop down list.

Required

Example

Main Hall

Type of data

Option select (Dropdown)

Validation

Must select from predefined options

Source

Venue Records

Field

Metropolitan Statistical Area

Description

A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. This number is defined by the OMB. We allow you to edit this value because you may have better data locally than is currently available in a national database.

Required

Example

6,215,000

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Field

Recent Major Renovation Year

Description

The most recent year in which a major renovation was completed on the facility.

Required

-

Example

2018

Type of data

Year (YYYY)

Validation

Must be a valid year

Source

Construction Records

Field

Is Broadway presented at your venue?

Description

Indicates whether Broadway shows are presented at the venue.

Required

Example

Yes

Type of data

Yes/No

Validation

Must be Yes or No

Source

Program Records

Field

Type of Broadway Presentation

Description

Specifies the type of Broadway presentation, whether it is rental, self-presented, or co-presented.

Required

-

Example

Rental

Type of data

Text input

Validation

Must select from predefined options

Source

Program Records

Field

IRS Designation

Description

How is the organization classified to the IRS.

Required

Example

501(c)3

Type of data

Option select (Dropdown)

Validation

Must select from predefined options

Source

Tax Records

Field

Total # of people engaged by your Center's Education programs

Description

The total number of individuals who participated in educational programs provided by the center.

Required

Example

3,500

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Education Program Records

Field

Total # of private sector contributors

Description

The total number of private sector entities or individuals who contributed to the center.

Required

Example

150

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Donation Records

Used in Measures

Private Sector Contributors

Field

Total # of people engaged by your Center

Description

The total number of citizens who participated in any of the center's programs or activities.

Required

Example

12,000

Type of data

Number

Validation

Must be a positive integer

Source

Program Participation Records

Field

Describe any anomalies, substantial changes to data, or unique circumstances

Description

A field to provide additional context or explanations for any significant changes or anomalies in the data reported.

Required

Example

Increased participation due to new outreach programs.

Type of data

Text input

Validation

All alpha-numeric input accepted

Source

Internal Reports

Tips for This Page

  • Complete this page first as it provides context for all other data entry

  • Pay special attention to the anomalies field to document any unusual circumstances

  • Ensure your square footage only includes revenue-generating spaces

  • Double-check your MSA population data for accuracy

Related Resources

  • Comprehensive Guide to Annual Data Submission

  • Understanding Your Reports

  • Contact Support for assistance with specific fields

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