Honeywell Foundation

What Honeywell Foundation does

The Honeywell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1941 by industrialist Mark C. Honeywell and headquartered in Wabash, Indiana. Operating under the brand Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, the organization delivers arts-based programming including live concerts, visual arts programs, family festivals, movies, dining, and recreational events across eight owned venues (Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Inn, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Clarkson House, and 13-24 Drive-In) and an 11+ partner venue network across Indiana and Ohio. Revenue is generated through a mix of ticket sales, movie admissions, venue rentals, on-site dining at Eugenia's Restaurant, and a fundraising base of individual donations, monthly giving subscriptions ($25/month), corporate sponsorships, and grants from institutional funders including the NEA, Indiana Arts Commission, and Arts Midwest.

The organization sells tickets through a Salesforce-based online portal and a box office, and operates multi-show booking packages across partner venues to enhance talent acquisition competitiveness. Beyond commercial entertainment, the Foundation runs extensive education and community programs: Arts In Education delivered 73,000+ student interactions across 14 counties and 86 schools in 2024-25, while newer initiatives Arts For All (launched 2023) and Senior Perspectives (launched 2024) extend programming to underserved age groups. In 2023, ticket volume reached 128,586 across 139 shows with 83% of buyers traveling from outside Wabash County, and by 2025 ticket volume exceeded 145,000.

The Foundation has pursued continuous expansion through venue acquisitions (Eagles Theatre 2010, 13-24 Drive-In 2011, Charley Creek Gardens and Dr. James Ford Historic Home 2015, Clarkson House 2022, Charley Creek Inn 2025) and a multi-year $16M Eagles Theatre restoration completed in 2020. It is governed by a Board of Directors with Tod Minnich serving as President/CEO, supported by a C-suite and VP-level team covering operations, development, marketing, finance, facilities, and human resources. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its core technology stack is Salesforce-based ticketing and donor management.

Name

Honeywell Foundation

Legal name

The Honeywell Foundation

Website

https://honeywellarts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Honeywell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization operating as Honeywell Arts & Entertainment across eight venues in Wabash, Indiana and 11+ partner venues in Indiana and Ohio, delivering live concerts, movies, dining, arts education, and venue rentals to regional audiences and K-12 schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts & Cultural Entertainment

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Arts education programs
• Live entertainment
• Cultural nonprofit
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wabash

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from live performance tickets sold at Honeywell Center, Eagles Theatre, and partner venues. 2023 saw 128,586 tickets sold across 139 shows.
2. Venue Rentals & Catering: Revenue from private event rentals including weddings, corporate events, graduation parties, and conference services. Eugenia's Restaurant provides dining revenue.
3. Donations & Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation donations. Monthly giving program at $25/month provides donor benefits including presale access.
4. Movie Admissions: Revenue from movie screenings at Eagles Theatre and 13-24 Drive In. 2023 had 34,639 movie tickets sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Honeywell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that presents live concerts, theatrical performances, and movie screenings across eight venues in Wabash, Indiana (Honeywell Center, Eagles Theatre, 13-24 Drive In, Honeywell House, Charley Creek Inn, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Clarkson House). It also delivers K-12 arts education programs, music lessons, summer arts camps, the Honeywell Arts Academy, on-site dining via Eugenia's Restaurant, and private venue rentals for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. It partners with 11+ venues across Indiana and Ohio to expand live performance reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Honeywell Arts Academy: Music education program offering full-scholarship institutes for emerging musicians with world-renowned faculty
• Arts In Education
• Arts For All
• Eugenia's Restaurant
• Honeywell House
• Eagles Theatre
• 13-24 Drive In

Quantifiable outcome

• 145,000+ tickets sold for live performances in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Paramount (Anderson, IN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 1445. Honeywell provides booking, marketing support, and guest relations services.
• The Embassy (Fort Wayne, IN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 2465. Part of Honeywell's regional partner network for live entertainment.
• Allen County War Memorial ColiseummajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge-capacity venue (13,000) partner providing expanded reach for major productions.
• Long Center (Lafayette, IN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 1075. Honeywell offers expertise and services for booking talent.
• Foellinger TheatrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 2751. One of multiple venue partnerships expanding regional entertainment options.
• Emens Auditorium (Muncie, IN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 3300 at Ball State University. Honeywell provides booking and marketing support.
• The Morris (South Bend, IN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 2410. Partnership benefits both venues by increasing talent opportunities.
• Loeb Stadium (Lafayette, IN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 3000. Part of Honeywell's multi-venue offer strategy.
• Veterans Memorial Civic Center (Lima, OH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 1774 in Ohio. First partner venue (2020) that allowed Honeywell to present two-show offers to agents.
• Hobart Arena (Troy, OH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with capacity of 3700. Expands Honeywell's regional presence into Ohio.
• Pangle Pavilion (Lima, OH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue with flexible capacity of 1500-4900. Outdoor/expandable venue option.
• Living Well in Wabash CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Senior Perspectives program offering visual art classes for older adults at Winchester Senior Center and Eagles Theatre.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Victoria Theatre / Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center (Dayton, OH):

Direct peers

• The Morris Performing Arts Center (South Bend, IN): Historic Indiana performing arts venue that is itself a Honeywell partner venue; presents national touring concerts and Broadway across its 2,410-seat Morris Theatre and smaller rooms — directly comparable presenter model and market tier.
• Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel, IN): Indiana-based performing arts center operating multiple venues (Palladium, Tarkington, Studio Theater) presenting national touring concerts, comedy, and family programming — directly comparable operating model to Honeywell Center and Eagles Theatre.
• Midland Center for the Arts (Midland, MI): Mid-size multi-venue arts center operating a theater, museum, and arts education programs in a similar small-city market — comparable mission mix of performing arts presentation, arts education, and community cultural programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClnTnV9mUN9_QmNWPonZB4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/honeywellarts
• Instagraminstagram.com/honeywellarts
• Xx.com/honeywellarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/honeywell-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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