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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1259528

ORPHEUS THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ONEONTA, NY 13820

Financials

$168K$149K2024$177K$159K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORPHEUS THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990-EZ$177,374$158,792$18,582$197,287–$197,287
May 31, 2025990-EZ$167,591$149,442$18,149$178,705–$178,705
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$46,426
Program service revenue
$130,948

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,325
Occupancy
$18,800
Printing, publications and postage
$535
Other expenses
$131,132
Program services (functional)
$137,336

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$178,705
Total assets, end of year
$197,287
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$197,287
Cash, savings and investments
$181,160
Gross receipts
$177,374

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-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRED PLOUTZPresident1$0
JILL LEHMANNTreasurer5$0
KEVIN KURKOWSKIVice President1$0
WILLIAM GOERTEMOELLER2ND VICE PRES1$0
JEN TESIERODirector1$0
MEGAN ROBBINSDIRECTOR1$0
MORGAN DUTCHERDirector1$0
KATIE MARVEL-JANITZDirector1$0
KELLY POSTSecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRED PLOUTZPresident1$0
JILL LEHMANNTreasurer5$0
KEVIN KURKOWSKIVice President1$0
WILLIAM GOERTEMOELLER2ND VICE PRES1$0
JEN TESIERODirector1$0
KATE SIMEONDIRECTOR1$0
MORGAN DUTCHERDirector1$0
KATIE MARVEL-JANITZDirector1$0
KELLY POSTSecretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1014, ONEONTA, NY 13820-5014
Signed the 990-EZ
FRED PLOUTZ, President
Phone
(607) 432-1800
Return prepared by
Mostert Manzanero & Scott LLP

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY MISSION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC A WIDE VARIETY OF THEATRICAL EVENTS INCLUDING MUSICAL THEATER, DANCE AND DRAMA, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERFORMANCES AND TRAINING OF LOCAL AND OUTSIDE PROFESSIONALS IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, PROMOTING THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THE THEATRICAL ARTS THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE, AND CONTRIBUTIONG TO THE GENERAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING REGION.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • DRAMA AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS USING LOCAL AND PROFESSIONAL TALENT
    Expenses $137,336

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ORPHEUS THEATRE INC

Due October 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
16-1259528
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
2018
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$197,287
Income (IRS master file)
$177,374

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
October 15, 2016
Posted by the IRS
February 28, 2017
Reinstated
Effective October 15, 2016

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2026–––IRS
990-EZMay 2025–––IRS
990May 2024$202,546$157,229$160,556IRS
990-EZMay 2023–––IRS
990-EZMay 2022–––IRS
990-EZMay 2021–––IRS
990-EZMay 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about ORPHEUS THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of ORPHEUS THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORPHEUS THEATRE INC is 16-1259528.
Is ORPHEUS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2016.
Are donations to ORPHEUS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ORPHEUS 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 ORPHEUS THEATRE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ORPHEUS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of ORPHEUS THEATRE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ORPHEUS THEATRE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $177,374, expenses of $158,792 and total assets of $197,287 at year end.

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