Nonprofit · EIN 04-2845276
ZEITERION THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,937,516 | $2,638,267 | $5,299,249 | $3,089,936 | $911,870 | $2,178,066 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,105,509 | $627,670 | $9,477,839 | $24,474,588 | $3,016,699 | $21,457,889 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,207,590 | $2,595,525 | $1,612,065 | $13,551,707 | $1,571,657 | $11,980,050 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,528,588 | $3,933,859 | $2,594,729 | $10,114,474 | $609,533 | $9,504,941 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,771,602
- of which government grants
- $5,655,821
- Program service revenue
- $128,478
- Investment income
- $37,436
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $317,976
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,244,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,813,096
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,850
- Accounting fees
- $74,287
- Occupancy
- $25,118
- Travel
- $21,771
- Depreciation
- $28,323
- Program services (functional)
- $645,115
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,475,942
- Fundraising (functional)
- $517,210
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,474,588
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,089,936
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $911,870
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,178,066
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,559
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $560,664
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,617,402
- Gross receipts
- $7,937,516
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 91
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GILL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $182,370 | $11,777 |
| NICOLE MERUSI | VP, STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,298 | $3,609 |
| LISA GIUFFRE | VP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $120,366 | $3,463 |
| FRANK ALMEIDA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SMART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE MAROTTA CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NAUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DAVIDSON DR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS RICCIARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEPPIE HUIDEKOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R RENEE FERNANDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HUNT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ATHANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN KORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HANNAH ROSS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA DAVIS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GILL | CEO Officer | 40 | $148,468 | $21,494 |
| NICOLE MERUSI | VP OF STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,577 | $11,358 |
| LISA GIUFFRE | CFO Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $3,173 |
| FRANK ALMEIDA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SMART | CO-VICE CHAIR (TIL 11/24)/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE MAROTTA CPA | TREASURER (TIL 11/24)/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA FORD | SECRETARY (TIL 11/24)/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NAUMAN | CO-VICE CHAIR (TIL 11/24)/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DAVIDSON DR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS RICCIARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEPPIE HUIDEKOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R RENEE FERNANDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HUNT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ATHANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MAHONEY | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE FERRIERA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GILL | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $148,468 | $22,338 |
| NICOLE MERUSI | VP OF STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,577 | $12,250 |
| LISA GIUFFRE | SR. DIR., FINANCE & ACCTG. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,000 | $4,038 |
| FRANK ALMEIDA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SMART | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NAUMAN | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE MAROTTA CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DAVIDSON DR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS RICCIARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEPPIE HUIDEKOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R RENEE FERNANDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HUNT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ATHANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE FERRIERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BURNS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PATRICIA ANDRADE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SIMOES | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GILL | PRESIDENT AND CEO Key employee | 40 | $138,207 |
| MICHAEL TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATE MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| R RENEE FERNANDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMEY SHACHOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACK SILVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HARRY NORWEB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAIL DAVIDSON DR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOUIS M RICCIARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM A BURNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEPPIE HUIDEKOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ANDRADE DR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA J FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILL SIMOES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON SMART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK ALMEIDA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE MAROTTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH NAUMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 684 PURCHASE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-6340
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROSEMARY GILL, 128 UNION STREET LL5, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
- Signed the 990
- ROSEMARY GILL, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (508) 997-5664
- Website
- ZEITERION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
THE ZEITERION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STEWARD OUR HISTORIC THEATER AS A GATHERING PLACE FOR PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES WHERE LEARNING, CONNECTION, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- CENTER PRESENTATIONSTHE Z PRESENTS A WIDE ARRAY OF HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES EACH YEAR TO AUDIENCES FROM NEW BEDFORD, SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND BEYOND. FROM LIVE MUSIC, TO MUSICALS, TO DANCE, AND COMEDY, THE LIVE PERFORMANCE SERIES FEATURES NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS AS WELL AS ARTISTS HAILING FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION.Expenses $458,902 · revenue $63,323
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSTHE Z PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND BACKGROUNDS IN AND AROUND THE NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY. ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE SCHOOLTIME PERFORMANCE SERIES, CREATIVE CLASSROOM, AND SUPERART, FOCUS ON FOSTERING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION WHILE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $186,213 · revenue $19,947
- HALL RENTAL OPERATIONSTHE Z PROVIDES A WELCOMING HOME FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND NEW BEDFORD FESTIVAL THEATRE. THE Z OFFERS A WELL-EQUIPPED PERFORMANCE VENUE THAT INCLUDES A BOX OFFICE, A VOLUNTEER USHER CORPS, FULL CONCESSIONS SERVICES, MARKETING SUPPORT, AND PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION CREW AND EQUIPMENT. THERE WAS NO ACTIVITY IN THIS PROGRAM DURING 2025.revenue $45,208
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2845276
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A610)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,089,936
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,937,516
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,937,516 | $2,638,267 | $3,089,936 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,105,509 | $627,670 | $24,474,588 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,207,590 | $2,595,525 | $13,551,707 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,528,588 | $3,933,859 | $10,114,474 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,927,023 | $3,433,272 | $7,772,028 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 04-2845276).
Questions about ZEITERION THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of ZEITERION THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZEITERION THEATRE INC is 04-2845276.
- Is ZEITERION THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to ZEITERION THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZEITERION 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 ZEITERION THEATRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ZEITERION THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ZEITERION THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROSEMARY GILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZEITERION THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,370 (ROSEMARY GILL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ZEITERION THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,937,516, expenses of $2,638,267 and total assets of $3,089,936 at year end.
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