Nonprofit · EIN 04-2786576
REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC
Also known as FREELANCE PLAYERS
Tax-exempt · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,010,845 | $1,153,261 | -$142,416 | $786,437 | $329,887 | $456,550 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,135,726 | $1,432,892 | -$297,166 | $721,304 | $137,464 | $583,840 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,099,401 | $1,532,242 | -$432,841 | $984,487 | $119,229 | $865,258 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $728,389
- of which government grants
- $28,600
- Program service revenue
- $251,757
- Investment income
- $23,039
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,731
- Other revenue
- $7,660
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,865
- Other salaries and wages
- $571,723
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $808,969
- Professional fundraising fees
- $57,605
- Accounting fees
- $38,150
- Occupancy
- $69,737
- Depreciation
- $2,296
- Program services (functional)
- $867,276
- Management and general (functional)
- $118,631
- Fundraising (functional)
- $167,354
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $721,304
- Total assets, end of year
- $786,437
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $329,887
- Net assets, end of year
- $456,550
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,723
- Publicly traded securities
- $399,409
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$28,329
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $484,879
- Gross receipts
- $1,163,608
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE ULLRICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $91,755 | $4,624 |
| LISA SCHMID ALVORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BENENSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CAMPBELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE MORRISON KRAMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE KULIKOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YUJING LI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTINA HARE LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THALIA MCMILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PIERPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM RAHMANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KORDENBROCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 6/07/24) Officer | 35 | $126,875 | $0 |
| KRISTEN SHERMAN | HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT (THRU 5/10/24) Officer | 35 | $116,039 | $6,354 |
| JAMIE ULLRICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/10/24) Officer | 35 | $83,006 | $8,830 |
| JAMES BENENSON III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE KULIKOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA HARE LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEVIN H CAMPBELL JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PIERPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SCHMID ALVORD | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM RAHMANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNDA LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE MORRISSON KRAMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THALIA MCMILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YUJING LI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN SHERMAN | HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE Officer | 35 | $116,602 | $5,880 |
| ROBERT KORDENBROCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SINCE 09/22) Officer | 35 | $35,985 | $0 |
| JAMES BENENSON III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SCHMID ALVORD | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEVIN H CAMPBELL JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SKYE MORRISSON KRAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM O'ROURKE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THALIA MCMILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA HARE LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YUJING LI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PIERPONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE KULIKOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNDA LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM RAHMANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE BENNETT | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 655 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-6564
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES BENENSON, 655 CENTRE ST PO BOX 300037, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
- Signed the 990
- JAMES BENENSON, CHAIR
- Phone
- (617) 524-7045
- Website
- REHEARSALFORLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- POZERSKI HATCH & COMPANY
Mission
REHEARSAL FOR LIFE PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR EVERY STAGE IN LIFE, THROUGH DIALOGUE, CREATIVITY, AND PERFORMANCE.
Program accomplishments
- URBAN IMPROV'S STRUCTURED IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER WORKSHOPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SKILLS AND HELP STUDENTS DEAL CREATIVELY WITH REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES THROUGH DIALOGUE AND PERFORMANCE. THROUGH CULTURALLY ACCESSIBLE TOOLS OF MUSIC, IMPROVISATION, HUMOR AND ROLE-PLAY, STUDENTS CONFRONT ISSUES LIKE STEREOTYPING, CYBERBULLYING AND PEER PRESSURE. THEY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN THE SEL SKILLS NECESSARY TO RECOGNIZE AND MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS, DEMONSTRATE CARING AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS, ESTABLISH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS AND CONSTRUCTIVELY HANDLE CHALLENGING SOCIAL SITUATIONS. URBAN IMPROV PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES, A NINEWEEK PROGRAM BY CLASSROOM WITH BOSTON PARTNER SCHOOLS HELD AT PARTNER SCHOOLS; YOUTH UNSCRIPTED, A HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM; RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES, INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLIES ON SOCIAL-ISSUES TOPICS. THE URBAN IMPROV PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,100 STUDENTS IN FY2025.Expenses $547,898 · revenue $65,107
- THE FREELANCE PLAYERS ENGAGES YOUTH IN THE CREATION AND PERFORMANCE OF ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS IMAGINATION, SELFEXPRESSION, EMPATHY, AND CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THROUGH SIX PERFORMANCE TROUPES ACROSS GREATER BOSTON AND STORY THEATER CLASSES FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, THE FREELANCE PLAYERS PROMOTES COMMUNITY BY BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS ETHNIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BOUNDARIES. EACH TROUPE PRODUCES TWO ORIGINAL MUSICALS A YEAR, WHICH ARE PERFORMED AROUND THE COMMUNITY, MANY FREE OF CHARGE AND AS A PUBLIC SERVICE. FREELANCE PLAYERS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS.Expenses $319,378 · revenue $186,650
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2786576
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $786,437
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,163,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,010,845 | $1,153,261 | $786,437 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,135,726 | $1,432,892 | $721,304 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,099,401 | $1,532,242 | $984,487 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,351,454 | $1,266,982 | $1,337,786 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 04-2786576).
Questions about REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC
- What is the EIN of REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC is 04-2786576.
- Is REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REHEARSAL FOR LIFE 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 REHEARSAL FOR LIFE 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 REHEARSAL FOR LIFE 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 REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES BENENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,755 (JAMIE ULLRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does REHEARSAL FOR LIFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,010,845, expenses of $1,153,261 and total assets of $786,437 at year end.
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