Nonprofit · EIN 20-1030873
FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $108,703 | $105,393 | $3,310 | $73,276 | $4,275 | $69,001 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $114,397 | $85,350 | $29,047 | $70,310 | $4,619 | $65,691 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,653
- Program service revenue
- $2,050
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,638
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $775
- Other expenses
- $75,980
- Program services (functional)
- $98,061
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $70,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,275
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,001
- Cash, savings and investments
- $72,776
- Gross receipts
- $108,703
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Ballard | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jordan Abner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Valerie Dowdle | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| John Bellomo | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Boyce | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| John Jacobsen | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Claudia Seay | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Valerie Sindal | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Ballard | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jordan Abner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Valerie Dowdle | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| John Bellomo | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Boyce | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Claudia Seay | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Valerie Sindal | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 545 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2738
- In care of
- % TOBIAS MULFORD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 545 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Francesca Chilcote, 545 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jordan Abner, Treasurer
- Website
- www.factionoffools.org
- Return prepared by
- MANJIT SINGH CPA PC
Mission
To entertain, educate and experiment through the practice and performance of Commedia dell'Arte.
Program accomplishments
- Last fiscal year, Faction of Fools Theatre Company produced its theatrical season: By DC For DC: Faction of Fools Theatres Season of New, Locally Grown Work! The main projects of this season were the You're Not Special: The Collaborative Playwrighting Project, the companys summer mainstage production, HOW THE SAUSAGE GETS MADE, and its ongoing education efforts.Faction produced its season at The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. All tickets were sold on a sliding scale ($17-$37), meaning that patrons selected the price that fit their household budget. The companys season rehearsal and performance venue, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, is easily accessible via public transit. As a part of You're Not Special: The Collaborative Playwrighting Project, Faction commissioned, developed, and premiered a new play by Doug Robinson, THE SHEPHERD PLAY. The company generated this play collaboratively over four devising workshops (totaling 17 days) between November 2024 and March 2025, culminating in a world premiere staged reading presentation on March 8 at The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop to an audience of 46. Faction will continue to develop this play in preparation for a 2027 world premiere production. HOW THE SAUSAGE GETS MADE was developed and produced at The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, serving an audience of 678. The script for this production was written entirely by the cast of actors. In new works, Faction involves its diverse group of artists early in the creative process, allowing performers to craft their roles and steer the direction of the story. The production received a Helen Hayes recommendation, an enthusiastic audience reaction, and positive critical reviews. Education is at the core of Factions mission of preserving, celebrating, and promoting the classical theatre style of Commedia dell'Arte. This past season, Faction served 342 students through free and paid workshops and performances. As a part of its commitment to make Commedia training accessible for local artists, Faction annually provides a free professional workshop. This year, Faction provided 6 hours of free training to 15 local actors. These workshops provide a pathway to working for the company. This past year, one of the training participants was brought on to understudy for HOW THE SAUSAGE GETS MADE. The company is particularly proud to have offered a free performance of its touring show A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET to 150 students at Smothers Elementary in NE DC, a Title 1 school with a frozen spending budget. This performance, valued at $2,500 was provided free as a part of Factions dedication to provide free and subsidized programming to its DC student community.Expenses $98,061
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1030873
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $108,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $108,703 | $105,393 | $73,276 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $114,397 | $85,350 | $70,310 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Francesca Chilcote | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Francesca Chilcote | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-1030873).
Questions about FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC
- What is the EIN of FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC is 20-1030873.
- Is FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY 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 FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY 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 FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Francesca Chilcote.
- Who are the officers and directors of FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FACTION OF FOOLS THEATRE COMPANY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,703, expenses of $105,393 and total assets of $73,276 at year end.
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