2023

Annual ​Report

Gratitude & Joy

We’re glad you’re here

Since our inception, the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation has been a champion of the arts — working to provide access to live arts ​experiences to residents and visitors of Delmarva. Each year, over 100,000 people make the Freeman Arts Pavilion a part of their summer ​and enjoy beautiful music, world-class performers and strengthen our community. Through our Arts Access Initiative, we also present free ​arts programs that reach local students, families and the community at large. Creating a space where all are welcome and can enjoy the ​arts continues to be at the forefront of our organization’s mission.

Our 16th year has been a triumphant one. Community engagement helps fuel our mission forward and we are grateful for those who were ​an instrumental piece in our journey this year. Not only did we see record-breaking attendance, but we also received impactful grants that ​further our mission and provide an expanded audience and programmatic opportunities for all to enjoy.

We welcomed 630 sponsors in 2023 and introduced a new fundraising event. A common theme throughout this past year was the integral ​first steps to a transformative future ahead. The first permanent structures of the Freeman Arts Pavilion venue were completed and unveiled ​this year, and we expanded our Arts Access Initiative with new opportunities in our Arts Education and Community Access programs. As a ​public charity, the support of the community at all levels is essential to create and sustain a vibrant arts community.

Your support is the encore that propels our foundation forward into more years of service, inspiration, and innovation. Whether you are a ​smiling face in the crowd or a fellow advocate of the arts, we are grateful for your support.

We also continued to expand our Arts Education programming to Worcester and Wicomico counties, MD. In 2023, we brought programming to 16 schools in ​Wicomico County and 6 schools in Worcester County. We had never been to Wicomico before 2023, and we are already breaking down barriers to reach ​more individuals through the arts.

Summer 2023 brought the exciting opening of our first two permanent structures of the Freeman Arts Pavilion — the Box Office and the covered entrance. ​Our on-site box office opened daily at 11 a.m. to better serve guests, and to continue our focus on excellence and customer satisfaction. Our box office sold ​Freeman Arts Pavilion merchandise, offering our patrons opportunities to proudly wear hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more adorned with our logo and ​seasonal theme. We implemented mobile tickets, increasing buyer convenience and protection during ticket purchasing. We increased ticket sales (to both ​free and paid shows), and audience attendance by 16% over 2022. More than 100,000 people entered through our new gates and enjoyed arts experiences ​in 2023!

By the end of 2023, more than 50% of the live performances presented by the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation were free to attendees.

The success of our growing footprint in impacting lives comes from the continued dedication of a team driven by mission. A final milestone hit for 2023 was ​the growth of our year-round team, allowing even more focus on achieving our vision of transforming lives through the arts. In all, 2023 was one for the books.

Elevating the human spirit

Celebrating the Spirit of the Summer at Freeman Arts Paviliion!

Freeman Arts Pavilion is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, with a purpose of creating opportunities that elevate the human spirit. This program is made possible, in part, ​by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

In 2023 at our outdoor venue we presented the 16th season with a mix of dance, theatre, children’s performances and live music. More than 65 performances took place from May ​through September, entertaining more than 108,000 individuals. As part of our mission and through the Arts Access Initiative, which includes our Young Audience Series and free ​performances in the summertime, 36% of season performances were free for guests to attend.

108,000

Freeman Arts Pavilion ​attendees

591 artists

performed on the stage

67 total performances

with 36% free to attend

Advancing Arts Access for All

Growing the mission, expanding the Arts Access Initiative and advancing arts access for all ​through performance, education and advocacy

2023 saw a year of big risks and exciting rewards as we continued to expand the reach and access to the arts for our communities. As we continued to build new partnerships ​throughout local areas and to build connections with communities with barriers, we saw increased engagement and participation in the arts from those communities, and across all ​audiences. An area of focus has been to increase attendance to free performances, dance, visual arts, local artists, and much more. Much of our free programming focuses on bringing ​culturally and genre-diverse performers to the stage for all community members to enjoy at no cost. With the goal of making our venue more accessible to all, we saw a 62% increase in ​free performance attendance over 2022 for our seasonal live performances. This increase indicates success and opportunity for growth as we continue to reach new audiences.

Arts Education reaches new heights while welcoming the return of field trips to the venue to ​experience a live arts performance

2023 was a milestone year for the Arts Education program, including the launch of our first Teacher Professional Development event and a new student ​program focused on mental health for high school students. Our longtime partner, Devin Walker, who presents “The Uncle Devin Show” in partnership with us ​brought our first professional development event to local teachers, titled “Racism in Children’s Music: Liberating Music for the Black Child,” which allowed ​teachers to learn about the evolution of children’s music through a new lens, and created a credited option for their continued education. “Doodley Brain,” a ​new program developed with local partner and visual artist, John Donato, was launched at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, DE, with a focus on ​mental health and coping skills. This program has now become highly demanded, and we plan to bring it to all high schools in Sussex County and Worcester ​and Wicomico counties.

Community Access program soars to new locations, partnerships and attendance

In 2023, we continued to partner with local community organizations across Delmarva that represent the diversity that makes up the fabric of our communities. We saw a 250% ​increase in annual Community Access programming attendance, reaching 2,590 individuals across multiple locations and at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.

Thirty-one community partner organizations either attended or hosted a live performance in 2023, 12 of whom were new partners to the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. A standout ​moment was a performance by Delaware Poets Laureate — The Twin Poets at West Side New Beginnings in West Rehoboth, DE. This event filled the building, with guests finding ​space to sit from the hallway to the floor.

In 2023, we proudly partnered with The Voice Radio Network, representing the largest local Spanish radio stations on Delmarva. Together, we launched the first Locals Under the ​Lights: Latino Edition. This event was a new take on Locals Under the Lights, a summer tradition at Freeman Arts Pavilion. The Latino Edition included local Spanish artists performing ​three different genres of music and participating in a voting contest held with The Voice.

Creating belonging

Volunteerism leads to community building, a sense of community, compassion and joy

A proud staple of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation is the award-winning Volunteer Corp. This outstanding group of individuals is comprised of 272 community members dedicated to ​serving others and representing the mission of the organization. In 2023, volunteers gave 15,973 hours to the Freeman Arts Pavilion performances and operations, 1,115 hours to Arts ​Education and Community Access programming and 1,874 hours to a variety of other opportunities presented by the Foundation. There were 74 first-time volunteers in 2023. According ​to the Independent Sector, a volunteer’s time is equivalent to $29.56 per hour in Delaware which equates to over $560,500 being allocated back into the Foundation’s mission and ​community outreach.

The vision of the

Joshua M. Freeman Foundation ​Volunteer Corp is To build a ​sustainable, inclusive, and ​model volunteer program ​that reflects the values, ​vision, core purpose and ​mission of the Joshua M. ​Freeman Foundation.

Rallying Community

Fundraising events turn into a party while the legacy of golf and the arts continue

In 2023, we continued to build our relationship with the community by developing a new community-centric fundraising event. This unique event launch took place in April as the ​“Backstage Pass Party,” a themed event to give guests the feeling of just what goes on behind the scenes of a concert! From hair and make-up stations to temporary tattoos and ​piercings, this delightful and fun event at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach was a great way to kick off the upcoming concert season with music from local favorite Love Seed Mama Jump. ​About 225 guests attended, generating more than $15,000 in revenue. We could not have made this evening such a success without our local partners, including VISA, The Starboard, ​Woody's, Big Fish Restaurant Group, Dogfish Head, MidSouth Audio and Oak Ridge Winery.

After a year where Mother Nature had other plans, this fall saw the return of golfers for an in-person day of support at our 17th Annual Joshua M. Freeman Foundation Golf Tournament ​held in late September. The Foundation welcomed golfers to enjoy a memorable day of golf that honors Josh Freeman and celebrates the traditions he most enjoyed. Through the ​great support of the Carl M. Freeman Companies and partners, golfers and guests are treated to a first-class day of golf that includes a Live Auction and fund appeal to raise vital ​support for the Foundation's mission. This year, 132 golfers and supporters contributed over $200,000 to honor our namesake and support advancing arts access for all.

Fostering Support

Growing support and impact of our sponsors at Freeman Arts Pavilion

The support and generosity of our community of donors made magical moments possible for over 130,000 people in 2023 through Freeman Arts Pavilion sponsorships, general ​donations, grants, and our fundraising events. The powerful philanthropy of Freeman Arts Pavilion sponsors drove the organization's mission forward as it expanded its reach to even ​more underserved communities across Delmarva. This cumulative support is vital to sustain our strategic initiatives as we seek to make the arts available to a growing community of ​residents and visitors to our region.

630 Freeman Arts Pavilion ​sponsors

17% increase in contributions ​and donors over 2022

77% of sponsors returning from ​the 2022 season

Investing in your commitment NOW through the continued efforts of our Capital Campaign:

The Next Phase

In 2023, supporters of the Freeman Arts Pavilion: The Next Stage Capital Campaign witnessed firsthand how their generosity was transforming the grounds ​of Freeman Arts Pavilion. The venue proudly opened in mid-May with a brand new, beautiful Box Office and covered pavilion entry. With a phased plan in ​place to complete the venue in three to four years, the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation is humbled by the outpouring of support from a generous community ​of donors who are investing in what will become the premier performing arts facility in the region. Since the campaign began in 2018, nearly $26 million has ​been committed to this pivotal project.

Nearly $2 million was contributed to The Next Stage Capital Campaign in 2023. The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation is proud of these milestones that are ​advancing this project. The Longwood Foundation awarded a $1.25 million matching grant award in November 2023. Nearly $500,000 was generously ​committed by individual donors throughout the year.

Thriving economic impact

We continue to impact the success of the region beyond our doors through ​investment in local vendors, community partners, tourism and beyond.

The arts increase the quality of life for residents and visitors. They are also an economic engine for our region, ​driving thousands of visitors to the area to experience live performances at Freeman Arts Pavilion. The Joshua M. ​Freeman Foundation now supports more than $18 million in annual spending across the Sussex County economy.

As of 2022, each dollar Freeman Arts Pavilion spends results in $2.12 of economic activity in Sussex County.

At least $7.2 million out of the $18 million in gross contributions of annual spending across the Sussex County ​economy represents new money that would not otherwise be in Sussex County without Freeman Arts Pavilion ​(Joshua M. Freeman Foundation) and its programming.

In 2023, patrons visited the Freeman Arts Pavilion from 47 different states and Washington, D.C.

$2.12

of economic activity generated in Sussex County

for every $1 Freeman Arts Pavilion spends.

Michelle Freeman

& Family

Nail & Emily Kishter

The Larrimore

Family

The Lewandowski

Family

The Perdue

Family

Peter Wimbrow

2023 Awards

The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation is thrilled to be the recipient of several awards and ​accolades after a successful 2022. Many awards are community voted, and represent ​the impact the Foundation has on our community.

2023: Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year

2023: Best Live Music Venue in Sussex County by Coastal Style Magazine

2023: First State Favorites – Entertainment & Leisure – Event Venue by Delaware Online

2023: Best of Delaware Downstate Music Venue by Delaware Today

Capital Campaign Donors

Anonymous

Bad Hair Day?, Inc. / L. Drexel Davison

Carol and James Becker

Robert Bratt

Sid and Mary Jo Burkot

Kim and Bill Butz

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation

Sara Carlson and Ray O'Dwyer / Sodoka, Inc.

Caroline and Nick Chalahis

Elizabeth Conahan

Crystal Trust

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Robert Engel

Linda and Evan Federman

Todd and Aimee Flubacher

John and Diane Gilner

Marc and Patti Grimes

Michael and Linda Guerrieri

Don and Dianne Harlacher

Doretta and David Harz

Johnson & Johnson

Debra Killeen

Randall Larrimore and Cathy Cutright

Renee Lewandowski and Steve Joyce

Longwood Foundation, Inc.

Mirworth Enterprises, Inc.

Dell and Rita Morsberger

Leo and Kathleen Oberto

The Perdue Family

Red Wagon Calagione Family Foundation

Kim and Steve Rehman

Schell Brothers

Peggy Schoen and W. Scott Simmer

K. William and Jennifer Scott

Christine Shreve and Tom Bowersox

Elizabeth and Greg Smith

Susan and Richard Sokolov

Jose and Virginia Somalo

State of Delaware

Sussex County Council

Ginger Ward and Karissa Thacker

Wealthspire Advisors

Welfare Foundation, Inc.

2023 Donors

Donors who cumulatively supported us in 2023 at $250 and above.

Steve Alexander, REALTOR

Vincent Allen

Allied World

Stephani Allison

Amazon Smile Foundation

Anonymous (3)

Mary Appollina & Pam Petill

Adam Arnold

Ashburn Asphalt

Steve & Theresa Barczy

Kate Barnhart

Bayside Resort Golf Club

Bethany Blues

Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce

Big Fish Restaurant Group

Tom Bowersox & Christine Shreve

Adam Brown

The Butz Family

Samuel Campbell & Kitt J. Foster

James Carlin

Tim Carroll

Robin Chesley

Chevy Chase Trust

Citi Private Bank

Neil Cohen

Jeffrey Conley

Christopher Coons

Jonathan Cooper

Tracey & Brian Cullen

D2 Organization

Dan Ryan Builders

Delaware Beach Book

Tony DeLucca

Dr. Daniel J. Deutsch

Dennis Diaz

Bob & Charlotte DiFebo

DiFebo's Restaurant

Monica Dwyer

EagleBank

Jon & Penny Eugenio

Anna Fernezian

Ellen K. Fishbein

Forbright Bank

Tom & Karin Freedman

Michelle Freeman

Nick Freeman

Glasmann Foundation

Harvey & Shari Goodman

Allan Greenberg

Grit Talks LLC

Carl Gutschick

Gazelle Hashemian & Sassan Kimiavi

HOY en Delaware

Lizanne Hughes

Hughes Family Charitable Fund

John & Mary Hynes

Johnson & Johnson

JP Morgan

K. Hovanian Homes

Mark Kissell

Paul Klinedinst

John Kogler

Dan Kowalski

Jerome James Kraisinger

Alan & Ellen Levin

Charles Levine

Brian Litkowski

Stan & Susan Livingstone

Bernard & Francine Lubran

Dan MacDonald

Mars Holdings LLC

Max's Business Furniture, LLC

Jason McFadden

Marvin & Jo Anne McIntyre

Carol Melton

Mid South Audio

Jill Mikros

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

Eli Modlin

DJ & Trish Monagle

Amy Monahan

Montego Mike

Mario & Dana Morino

Mr. Wash

Margy Nist

Jeff & Lisa Osias

Dr. & Mrs Louis F. Owens

Pete & Diane Pappas

Pathwise Partners/Nancy Eberhardt

Phoenix Accessibility Team

Tracey Piper

Pohanka of Salisbury, Inc.

ReedSmith LLP

Ryan Riel

Susan G. Riel

Salamander Resort & Spa

SEA Studio

Kim Medici Shelquist at ForGrief.com

A.J. Sheredos

Blake & Hannah Shue

Alan & Patti Siegfried

Julie & David Silver

Leonard H. Smith

The Starboard Restaurant

Logan Street

Surf & Turf Steakhouse LLC

Jill & Stanley Taylor

TEAM Productions

The Brickman Family Foundation

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation

The Cigar Guy

The Geraldine Baltimore Charitable Fund

The Progressive Insurance Foundation

Tidewater Utilities, Inc.

John Tracey

Jeffrey Tribble

Troon

UBS Financial Services

United Bank

Deborah Usab

Amy Vickers

Michael & Debby Waitkus

Wealthspire Advisors

Weller Development Company

Lisa Wiegmann

Michael & Sandy Wilgus

Molly & Nate Williams

2023 Freeman Arts Pavilion Sponsors

3Cubed Advisory Services

A+ Lawn & Landscapes, Inc.

A2Z Construction

ABC Printers, Inc. Cecil Tull

Adele Abrams, Esq.

Acuity Medical, Inc.

Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront ​Inn

Dr. Charles & Mrs. Patricia ​Agius

Scott & Robin Albrecht

Gary Alexander & Craig ​Sencindiver

AlleyOops Dine Bowl Play

Laurie & Michael Altman

Jose & Lori Alvarez

American Sentry Solar

Susan Anders & Wade ​Henderson

Mary & Joe Angle

Angle Eight LLC

Apple Electric

Arctec Air Heating & Cooling

The Armstrong Family

Andrew & Mary Ann Aron

Ashcraft Masonry, Inc.

Atlantic Adult & Pediatric ​Medicine

Atlantic Portable X-Ray

Brenda Austin

Avenue Apothecary & Spa

Robert P. Awtrey

Bad Hair Day?, Inc.

Grey & Pamela Baker

Warrenetta & Laurence Baker

Mark Banaszak & Carla ​Briccotto

Bank of America

Bank of Ocean City

Larry Banker & Amy Schmidt

Darren Barnes

The Barones

The Barones

Doug & Tami Barton

Joyce Bauchner

Susan Baysinger

Carol & Jim Becker

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

Beebe Healthcare

Kirk & Eileen Bell

The Belmont Family

Lyle & Ellen Benson

Aaron & Mary Berg

Sue & Charles Berner

Bethany Beach Books

Bethany Boathouse

Big Oyster Brewery

Lisa M. Bilder

Sherry & Dan Billig

Biogen

Ed & Karen Blannard

Marc & Teresa Bloom

BMore Tax & Strategy

Lisa & Michael Bockstie

Jack & Jo Boehmer

Peter Bogetti & Linda Lewis

Ruth & Jay Boggs

Jim & Sandy Bolin

Steve Bonney

Tom & Kelly Bonsack

Gus Borkland

Lori Bott & Geri English

Bill & Ann Bowlsbey

Steve & Laura Bradbard

DTBradford Family

Henry & Mary Bradley

Charlie & Marilyn Brady

Brasure's Carpet Care, Inc.

Bob Bratt

Bernard M. Brauner

Robert & Eileen Brennan

Richard & Sharon Brienza

Russell & Lori Brodsky

Elizabeth & Charlie Brown

Maria & Chip Brown

Ronald Brown

Brian & Ann Bryan

Tom & Kelly Bryden

Buckland Family

Budget Blinds

Irene Bunting & Jean Lynch

Bunting & Murray ​Construction Corporation

Brian & Mary Burdette

David & Lynn Burgess

Twig & Charlie Burton

Pete & Mary Beth Caddigan

Vicky & Jack Cairns

Bill Callis

Mark & Sara Jane Camillo

Jim & Diane Campbell

Candy Kitchen Shoppes, Inc.

Canfield Family of Bayside

Cape Gazette

Nancy Carey

Carl M. Freeman Companies

Jeff Carlson & Jan Peedin

Sara Carlson

Aileen & Bob Carlucci

TJ & Amy Caro

Eunice Carpitella

Pat Carroll-Grant

Stephen & Patricia Carter

Sue & Pat Cassidy

Michael & Colleen Cawley

Celebration Marketing

Caroline Chahalis & Nick ​Chalahis

Chahalis Ward Wealth ​Management

Ron & Betsy Chaney

Chevron

Hon. Kenneth & Lisa Clark

Christopher Clasing

Coastal Aesthetics & ​Wellness, P.A.

Coastal Point

Tom & Nancy Cole

Nancy & Steve Collins

Debbie Colson

Commercial Joint Venture, LLC

Steve & Mary Connell

Debbie & Dennis Conway

Brian & Kerri Cooke

Jeff & Laura Cooper

Core Design Group Architects & ​Engineers

Jim & Linda Crandall

Tom & Debra Crawford

Margy & Bart Crivella

Dan & Laura Crocker

Howard & Kathleen Crossan

Crouse Family

Rob & Jane Crowe

Walt & Nancy Cunningham

George & Margaret Dabney

Bob & Nancy Dalesio

Mark & Kristin Damato

Richard & Karen Daniels

The Danna Family

Steven & Donna Darr

Dorothy Davidson

Alon Davis MD PA

Debbie Day

Janice Degatano

Betsi & Kevin Delaney

Delaware Beach Life

Delaware Electric Cooperative

Delaware Tourism Office

Nancy Della Bella

Marianne DeLorenzo & Linda Van ​de Wiele

Eileen DeMichael

Steve & Garnet Dennis

Barry & Carole Depew

Dewey Beer Company, LLC

Alan Dietrich

Bonnie & Paul DiFebo

Victor & Deborah DiNoia

DLA Piper LLP

David & Jamie Doane

Sandy Doane-Johnson

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Carey & Karen Dolan

The Donald Family

Rex & Melissa Donnelly

Kenny & Noreen Doody

Sharon & Gary Dorsch

Jack & Katie Dott

Scott DP

Drewer Electric, Inc.

Robin Duer

Lisa & Bob Edgley

Marc & Billie Eisner

David S. Elechko

Bob & Theresa Elliott

James & Amy Emge

Emory Family

Equitable Foundation

Ralph E. Erickson & Family

Janet Dudley Eshbach

Debbie Eskra

Chris & Amy Evans

Evergreene Homes

Bill & Barb Evers

Karen & Dale Ewing

Exelon Foundation

Feby's Fishery, Inc.

Evan & Linda Federman

Scott & Vickie Feinstein

Fenwick Hardware

Mia & Bob Ferguson

Bill & Tracey Firth

Leslie Fisher

Robert & Linda Fisher

Fisher's Popcorn

Lisa Fitzgerald

FitzGerald Properties

Sam Flannery

Todd & Aimee Flubacher

Ross Foca, Certified EOS ​Implementer

Mike & Karen Forwood

Stephen & Lorraine Foster

Bill & Sonia Franklin

Fred & Elaine Freibott

Jeffrey & Sherry Fried

Michael Fritz

Gerald & Maureen Gallagher

Sean P. Gallagher

Sue & Mike Gallo

Jeff Ganek

Karen & John Gannon

Kim Gardner

Craig Gaskin

Andrew & Laura Gastwirth

Barbara Gatski

Catherine & Tyler Gearhart

Joe & Kate Gemma

General Refrigeration Company

George & Lynch, Inc.

Dr. & Mrs. Vito N. Giardina

Mark & Cindy Giler

John & Diane Gilner

Ron & Linda Ginsburg

Virginia Giuffre

GMB Architects/Engineers

John & Maureen Godbout

Mike & Lisa Goheen

Robert Goodwin

Ron & Danielle Graft

Granger & Magee PA

Ron & Candice Gray

Darin Graybeal

Janet & Steve Grebow

Barbara & Scott Green

Kathy & David Green

Susan & Allan Greenberg

Larry & Robin Greenhall

Scott & Carole Greenhaus

Griffith - Shultz Team

Marc & Patti Grimes

Steven & Sheryl Grogg

Pam & Randy Grooman

Joseph & Nancy Groves

Paul & Kathleen Gudelski

Michael Guerrieri

Guerrieri Family Foundation

Julia Guth

Barbara Guthrie

Jose & Kit Guzman

Dana Hall & Debra Hall

Jeff & Kim Hamer

Missi & Jeff Hamet

Steve & Heather Hammond

Joe & Joan Hanratty

Mark & Janice Hansan

Stephen Hanssen

Happy Listener

Donna Hardy, REALTOR®, Keller ​Williams Realty

Scot & Kim Hare

Cathy Davies Harmon & Darren Harmon

Emily & Steve Harner

David & Jeanne Hartig

Gary Hartmann & Lori Stone

Roger & Ginny Hartmuller

Harvard Business Services, Inc.

Catherine Harwood

David & Dorie Harz

Jennings & Lisa Hastings

Sherrie Hauser

Warren & Jody Hayden

Edward Haywood

Bill & Maureen Hearl

Jeff & Liz Heintzelman

Pam & Chris Helminiak

Dennis & Missie Hendrix

Rob & Whitney Henry

Susan Hersman

The Hertrich Family of Automobile ​Dealerships, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Francis Hess, Jr.

Hickman Beach Plaza

Sherine H. High, SPHR, CM

Jim & Renee Hinnegan

Russell & Iris Hobbs

Maureen Hoffman

Ted Hogue

David Holdefer

Rick & Cynthia Holloway

Howett Family Fund of the ​Delaware Community Foundation

Kenneth Huber

Rennie Hunt & Shannon Smith

Chris & Cathy Hutchins

Alva Hutchison

Barbara Hydro & Phylliss Wahl

Louis E. Hyman, CLU

Roger & Cathy Hyneman

Howard & Barb Ignatius

Brett & Melissa Ingerman

Integrated Technologies Group, ​LTD

Integrated Waste Analysts

Uday Jani

Tom & Karen Jaschik

Jimmy's Kitchen Fenwick Island

Kelly & David Johnston

Jolly Trolley

JON Properties, LLC

Eliz Joyner Photography

Mary & Larry Judge

Susan & Rich Kaeser

Mitchell & Stephanie Kane

Terri Kaufmann

Ann M. Kawa

Kawa Family

Gregg & Susan Kearney

Bryan & Meg Keen

Matthew & Susan Kehoe

Denise & Michael Kelleher

Bernie & Dreda Kelley

Donna & Steve Kelly

Michael Kelly & Marianne Kelly

Trish & Tom Kelly

Don Kendrick

Robert & Jill Kerxton

David & Kim Kessler

Debra M. Killeen

Sean & Elizabeth Kilroy

Patti Kim & Rich Gehman

Steve & Barrie Kimball

Tom & Patti Kincaid

Stephen Kiser

Emily & Neil Kishter

Dave & Monika Kittell

Anne Kline & Geoff Pohanka

Pam Koffel

Rick & Holly Kohr

Carol Kopay

Ella Kostinsky

David & Lisa Kuntz

David & Melissa Kushner

Joanne & Ralph Kwasniewski

Lady J's

Craig Lakin

Suzee & Lou LaPenna

Dale & Patricia Larrimore

Randall Larrimore & Cathy ​Cutright

Cat Larsen

Greg & Cindy Larson

Darryle & Karrina Lawson

Sue Lawson

David Leatherman & Tracey ​Merchant

Beverley LeBlanc

Michael & Connie LeCompte

Greg & Maryann Lehman

Dave & Marcy Leonard

Jackie & Gary Lessing

Martha & Scott Lester

Bob & Debbie Letschin

Lori & Stuart Levin

Marion Levine

The Lewandowski Family

Dave & Karen Lieberman

Brenda & Michael Linnan

Karen & Jeff Lipson

Art Little

Michael & Donna Long

Long & Foster

Long Home Porducts

LSchalk

Scott & Mindy Lucas

Luis Lugo & Lori Llewellyn

Joanna & Tom Lyckberg

Jean Lynch

Linda Lyons

Aaron Magat

Judy & Gary Main

Matt Manning, CFP® - RBC ​Wealth Management

Pete & Kathy Manzo

Maplewood Dental Associates

Christa Marks

Mark Marsden

Caren & Nigel Martin

Kathy & Len Martin

Maximus

Anne McBride

McCafferty Information ​Systems, Inc. (MISI)

Mary Beth & Dave McDonough

McDonough Mechanical ​Services, Inc.

Pat & Roseann McGeehin

Susan McHenry & David ​Cropper

John & Rosie McLeod

Joan McVaugh

Laura & Stephen Mealy

Betty & Robert Medalie

Malcolm Mellington

Louis & Jan Melton

The Meoli Companies

Richard & Lynda Messick

Gail K. Meucci

Ron & Heather Michaud

Microsoft

Dan & Patsy Miller

Donald & Mariann Miller

Dwight Miller

Jack & Karen Miller

Mr. & Mrs. A. Skip Miller

Tara Miller / Northrop Realty

Laurie Milone

Janice & Fred Mink

Joe & Sharon Mirabelle

Howard Mirvis Debbi Mirvis

Susie Mitchell

Gail Mitkoff, Realtor, Keller ​Williams Realty

Sherri & Vance Mitzner

Gerry & Joyce Molter

Andrew & Kathleen Momme, ​Coldwell Banker Realtor

Denis & Carol Montandon

Bob & Mary Moore

Morris James LLP

Brad & Donna Morse Dyna ​Rep Co.

Bob & Joanne Moser

Chuck Mullaney - Diversified ​HVAC Services

Russ Mullen & Rose Walker

Sue Murray

Mike Nally, Nally Ventures LLC

Natelli Custom Homes & ​Renovations

Carl & Wendy Nelson

Robin & Mark Neumann

Todd & Jamie Neven

Carlos & Kathryn Neves

NFP

NKS Distributors, Inc.

Northrop Grumman Charity ​Trust

Novartis US

Tim & Karen Novatnack

Oak Ridge Winery

Mark & Denise Oakey

Leo & Kathleen Oberto

Dan & Stacy O'Connell

Jane OLeary & Jon Ruckdeschel

Tami & Murray Oltman

Robert & Paula Ott

Linda & Joe Outlaw

Frank & Allison Palmer

Donna & Joe Parisi

Janet Parsons

Yale & Gigi Pats

Mary Peevy

John & Sharon Penhallegon

Chris & Chrissy Perdue

Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue ​Foundation, Inc.

Jim & Jan Perdue

Emilio F. Pérez

Donna Mandel Perlmutter & Richard ​Perlmutter Charitable Trust

William J. Perlstein

Ned & Betsy Perry, Bob & Paula ​Menton

Jeff & Jess Peterson

Kent & Pam Peterson

Barry Peoples & Leanne Pfautz

The Pillets Family

Mary Pineda

Oskhar & Eileen Pineda

Joe & Tina Pipitone

John J. Pohanka Family Foundation ​Trust

Michael & Melanie Ponsi

Steve & Kim Poole

Anne Del Vecchio Powell, ​REALTOR

Chris Powers & Alvin Ross

PPSI

Loretta M. Pramov

Preston Automotive Group

Purtill Family

Debbie & John Quattlebaum

Jerry & Janie Quinn

John & Lorraine Quinn

Kim & John Quinn

Bill Raddi

Nancy Ratner & Linda Feinman

Lynne & Kevin Rausa

Robert & Julie Ream

Red Wing Shoes

Tom Reese

Kim & Steve Rehman

Joanne & Bill Reilly

Andrew & Meredith Reinsdorf

Chris & Brigitte Reith

John & Carol Reitz

Aidan J. Rellis

Jim & Linda Rettberg

Revelation Craft Brewing Company

Connie Richardson

Brookellen Rider

Michael & Karen Riger

Jeffrey M. Ring

Frank & Elena Ripkin

Chris & Danette Riviello

Lee & Claire Rock

Sam Rodriguez

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Showcasing our commitment

Providing transparency in reporting to build trust with donors

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, it is imperative that we provide transparent reporting to those who support us, and that we commit to being a top-notch operational business ​rooted in excellency and achieving goals set forth in order to create accountability and trust in our organization. We have been an accredited organization through through Candid. ​(formerly Guidestar), achieving Platinum Transparency, and a 4-star, 96% charity rating through Charity Navigator. We have been an accredited organization through Standards for ​Excellence since 2018.

Financials

Growing support and ​impact of our sponsors ​at Freeman Arts Pavilion

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Joshua ​M. Freeman Foundation ensures the ​organization runs as an efficient ​business, and that each dollar spent ​is done so both strategically and with ​intention towards supporting our ​mission of advancing arts access ​through performance, education and ​advocacy. For every dollar that is ​raised, 88 cents is committed to ​programming, 6 cents for our current ​and future fundraising needs and 6 ​cents to management.

Revenue & Support*

Total Revenue & Support: $10,720,447

Grants - Local, State,

Regional, Foundations

*Interest &

Investment Income

10% ($1,130,049)

6% ($682,926)

Fundraising &

Sponsorships

20% ($2,316,213)

Ticket &

Concession Sales

64% ($7,274,185)

Expenses

Total Expenses: $10,042,267

Management &

General Expenses

Fundraising Expenses

6% ($560,743)

Performance &

Related Expenses

88% ($8,815,228)

Non-Operating Restricted Revenue

Capital Campaign for Freeman Arts Pavilion

phasing projects - $2,047,910

Looking Ahead

Focusing on the future while keeping our mission at the forefront.

As we continue to move through our phased approach towards the final iteration of the venue, we continue to grow across our Arts Access Initiative. As of 2023, we serve three ​counties through our Arts Education program and continue to add more schools and expand our footprint. Our Community Access program grows annually as we continue to partner ​with new organizations and reach communities from all walks of life with live performances.

Our phased approach as part of our Capital Campaign leads us toward the final version of the Freeman Arts Pavilion, and the structures that will help us provide a sustainable, ​functional and welcoming environment for all to enjoy the arts. Our next steps include adding more permanent buildings, such as the permanent restroom and expanded Canteen to ​better serve guests.

We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to advancing arts access for all through performance, education and advocacy.

Creating opportunities to elevate the human spirit

Board of Directors

Michelle Freeman

Chairman of the Board

Joshua M. Freeman Foundation

31255 Americana Parkway

Selbyville, DE 19975

info@freemanfoundation.org

302.436.3015

The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation is supported, in part, by a grant ​from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership ​with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes ​Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.