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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0466131

L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt · LEWISTON, ME 04240

Financials

$894K$863K2022$832K$943K2023$1.1M$995K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,070,242$994,875$75,367$2,101,744$145,669$1,956,075
June 30, 2024990$831,992$942,986-$110,994$1,822,348$85,286$1,737,062
June 30, 2023990$894,182$862,816$31,366$1,828,661$46,377$1,782,284
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$663,386
Program service revenue
$389,068
Investment income
$4,961
Net rental income
-$7,714
Net income from fundraising events
$11,008
Net income from gaming
$9,533
Other revenue
$12,827

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$87,244
Other salaries and wages
$393,848
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$584,314
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,603
Accounting fees
$12,481
Occupancy
$46,411
Depreciation
$49,861
Program services (functional)
$622,569
Management and general (functional)
$289,591
Fundraising (functional)
$82,715

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,822,348
Total assets, end of year
$2,101,744
Total liabilities, end of year
$145,669
Net assets, end of year
$1,956,075
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,027,407
Publicly traded securities
$628,845
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,956,075
Gross receipts
$1,087,781
Employees
38
Volunteers
123
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
ME

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Raymond DumontExecutive Director
Officer
40$87,244
Kari Grant-GagnonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jennifer MalloyV. Pres/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Thomas PlatzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Deana AlbertMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Peter KowalskiMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Charles MorrisonMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Heidi McCarthyPast Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher ScharioPast Executive Director
Officer
40$64,000
Kari Grant-GagnonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jennifer MalloyV. Pres/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Thomas PlatzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Deana AlbertMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Peter KowalskiMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Heidi McCarthyMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Raymond DumontExecutive Director
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTOPHER SCHARIOTRUSTEE & DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$64,000$3,708
THOMAS PLATZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PETER KOWALSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KARI GRANT-GAGNONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER MALLOYVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
COLBY MICHAUDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEANA ALBERTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HEIDI MCCARTHYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31 MAPLE ST, LEWISTON, ME 04240-6518
In care of
% TOM PLATZ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Thomas Platz, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Signed the 990
Thomas Platz, Treasurer
Phone
(207) 782-2211
Return prepared by
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC

Mission

The Public Theatre produces professional, contemporary plays that inspire and delight, while remaining accessible to all.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Theatre provided main-stage theatrical performances, children's shows, and a Christmas special. Revenues were generated from ticket sales, concessions at performances, fundraisers in the community, donations, grants, and other public support.
    Expenses $622,569 · revenue $389,068

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0466131
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,101,744
Income (IRS master file)
$1,087,781

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,070,242$994,875$2,101,744XML
990June 2024$831,992$942,986$1,822,348XML
990June 2023$894,182$862,816$1,828,661XML
990June 2022$838,662$725,866$1,727,487IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0466131).

Questions about L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC is 01-0466131.
Is L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Thomas Platz.
Who are the officers and directors of L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,244 (Raymond Dumont, Executive Director).
How much revenue does L A PUBLIC THEATRE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,070,242, expenses of $994,875 and total assets of $2,101,744 at year end.

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