Mission
TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TO INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.
Public Charity
THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in RIDGEFIELD, CT. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $9.0M, expenses of $8.4M, total assets of $23.7M. Imperigo tracks 57 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.9M.
EIN: 061463501
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C.
NTEE: A99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$9.0M
Total Expenses$8.4M
Total Assets$23.7M
Grant Records57
Funding Total$1.9M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts Inc
How The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$89
Programs
the work itself
$10
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $89 for programs
$89
To provide education, entertainment, and enrichment to the residents of Ridgefield and others through the establishment, maintenance support and operation of a performing arts center.Through a range of…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ARTS AND CULTURE
$44,000
ARTS AND CULTURE
$88,900
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$46,750
GENERAL SUPPORT
$40,000
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$33,000
Showing up to 5 of 57 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ashley Paltauf
VICE PRESIDENT
Becky Sawtelle
TREASURER
Betsy Higgins
PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR
Daniel Binderman
MEMBER
Daniel O'brien
MEMBER
Dave Lyons
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.0M | $8.4M | $23.7M |
| 2024 | $7.6M | $7.6M | $21.8M |
| 2023 | $7.9M | $7.1M | $20.6M |
| 2022 | $8.8M | $6.4M | $18.5M |
| 2020 | $4.7M | $2.9M | $10.0M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.7M to $9.0M (+92%), with total assets most recently reported at $23.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.