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DocuSign Envelope ID:84B40D2F-A65A-4CE1-9724-E039FC7EF416 <br /> Describe the impact On the plus side, the COVID-19 forced closure on March 16 inspired <br /> of COVID-19 on your us to tackle a greatly needed renovation in a much more <br /> organization including comprehensive way than we'd previously imagined possible. That <br /> financial loss and said, by having to shut down entirely, we had to lay off eight part - <br /> staff/operating time employees responsible for projection, ticketing, and <br /> changes: concessions. We maintained the two full time employees: executive <br /> director (fundraising, donor relations, finance, etc.), operations <br /> manager (equipment maintenance, renovations, facilities), the hourly <br /> webmaster and the very part time contract programmer (virtual <br /> films). No one could have anticipated the duration of the shut down <br /> and while our donors and members were enthusiastic supporters <br /> early on, "donor fatigue" set in by mid August and resources are <br /> dwindling. Income from the virtual film rentals is important for <br /> engagement with our audience, but does not come close to what is <br /> needed for operating costs. We were able to get deferred rent (not <br /> rent relief) but that has ended. Other expenses continued. <br /> A huge unknown is the impact of COVID-19 upon reopening. We <br /> anticipate that we will operate at a loss for some time going forward <br /> for the following reasons: 1. limits on capacity to as much as 30% - <br /> 50%will reduce income; 2. Masking will impact concession sales, <br /> which are an important component of our income structure; 3. A big <br /> unknown is how much of our audience will be reluctant to return to <br /> any theater right away. 4. Reduced audience may impact membership <br /> income; 5. More, rather than fewer, staff may be required for visitor <br /> services, cleaning, etc. <br /> What is your 100000 <br /> organization's <br /> estimated financial <br /> loss to date as a <br /> result of COVID-19 <br /> (dollar amount): <br /> What amount are 5000 <br /> you requesting? <br /> If granted, how will Funds will be used to pay eight part time employees who will be <br /> you use the funds? rehired prior to reopening. Special training will be required onnew <br /> procedures for cleaning theaters, lobby, and restrooms between <br /> showings; handling refreshments, ticketing, and money; social <br /> distancing; guiding people to seats and exiting theater. More rather <br /> than fewer employees may be needed for visitor services due to <br /> these requirements. Unfortunately, due to limits on seating capacity <br /> and masking requirements we expect that we will operate at a loss for <br /> some time. Expected limits on capacity to as much as 30% - 50%will <br /> limit income. Masking will impact concession sales, which are an <br /> important component of our income structure. A big unknown is how <br /> much of our audience will be reluctant to return to a theater right <br /> away. <br />