World War Ii Theatre Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Since its opening in october 2019, the higgins has supported the museum's nonprofit mission in a number of important ways and remains a critical component of its educational outreach. Specifically, the higgins provides space to support the museum's expanding slate of visitor activities and educational programs; serves the museum's national visitors - 87% who come from out of state - with on campus lodging to fit their unique needs and schedules; ensures available accommodations at discounted prices for museum departments, program participants, and connected individuals year-round; creates new opportunities to expand the museum's exhibits and share its collection; and raises additional funds to support the museum's mission. (continued on schedule o) some notable events and activities hosted at the higgins hotel during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2025 include the following: rosie the riveters' soaring valorin march 2025, in celebration of the annual rosie the riveter day, the gary sinise foundation brought 18 rosie the riveters on a soaring valor trip to the higgins hotel and the museum. The group was accompanied by local students from the academy of the sacred heart, who had the unique opportunity to learn firsthand from these inspiring women. Together, they enjoyed meals and events in the newly reopened rosie's on the roof at the higgins hotel. The riveters were honored for their contributions during world war ii, and the setting provided a perfect blend of historical homage and modern comfort.experience the victory inbound toursthe higgins hotel hosted five custom-curated tours to new orleans including four nights at the higgins hotel, meals throughout, private dinners and receptions, exclusive early access to the museum, and conversations with historians and curators. Historian happy hours are now scheduled to coincide with all experience the victory tours, providing tour guests and any other patrons with enriching conversations and historical insights in a relaxed setting.super bowl lixin february2025, super bowl lix attracted thousands of visitors to new orleans, leading to a sold-out higgins hotel. Parts of the hotel were transformed into exclusive spaces for clients yet retained its distinctive world war ii theme. Among the esteemed clients were notable organizations such as the espn, Louisiana state police, Louisiana economic development, entergy, and lowe's, the latter recognized for its leadership in hiring veterans. The higgins hotel's unique atmosphere provided an immersive experience, seamlessly blending historical narratives with modern convenience, thus enhancing the overall engagement of the super bowl attendees. Many of these groups also included museum tickets and private events at the museum and the hotel. Throughout the weekend, the victory belles made special appearances at various events at the higgins, delighting guests withtheir performances and adding to the festive atmosphere.other notable groups: in addition to hosting super bowl and mardi gras festivities in february, the higgins hotel was delighted to welcome 7 wwii veterans, along with their families, who traveled with the forever young veterans organization for a special curated visit to the museum. Later in the month, the leading nonprofit fundraising and banding organization, moore, hosted their leadership summit at higgins and the museum. Other notable groups that stayed at the higgins hotel and also enjoyed time at the museum include the national air and space museum board of directors and the annual coast guard foundation gala. In addition, the marine forces reserve, Louisiana national guard, and the us navy hosted workshops and training at higgins. Members of teaching american history and the american association of school administration also stayed at the higgins. The hotel also hosted the 1977 usna "7th company seadogs" reunion.the 18th international conference on world war the jenny craig institute for the study of war & democracy exec

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 93.8%; rating input score 94
• Program expense ratio: 97.1%; rating input score 97
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 86.7%; rating input score 87; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.6%; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.96; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.76; rating input score 15; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0.6%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 22.9% per year; rating input score 100; 92nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 22.8% per year; rating input score 100; 94th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.9% per year; rating input score 100; 22nd percentile among comparable filings