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Friends of the Farris, Inc. depends on the generosity of individuals and businesses in the community, like you, to provide financial support for the Farris Theatre. Since 1995, The Friends of the Farris have successfully purchased, renovated, re-opened, and now operate the Farris Theatre. Only through the continued support of our members and donors will our success continue, and with that, the Farris will continue to enrich the lives of thousands
About Friends of the Farris Foundation​
Friends of the Farris, Inc. is a Missouri Not-for-Profit 501(c)3 organization. Friends of the Farris was organized at a meeting of interested persons on July 10, 1995 held at the Eagleton Civic Center in Richmond. At this first organizational meeting, a Board of Directors was formed and $7,000 in pledges was recorded to investigate the feasibility of purchasing and renovating the Farris Theatre. By the time the group was officially incorporated on September 12, 1995, $8,600 in cash was collected, of which only $500 was pledged at the July meeting; an interest free five-year loan of $22,500 was obtained to purchase the building; and total pledges stood at $34,000. The renovation was complete, and the building reopened on January 14, 1999 to a sellout crowd, just 42 months and 5 days after the organizational meeting.
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Built in 1901, The Farris Theatre is a state-of-the-art historic treasure owned by Friends of the Farris, Inc. a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation.