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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2923433

WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Financials

$104K$118K2023$169K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$169,065$174,065-$5,000$24,049$14,481$9,568
June 30, 2024990-EZ$104,432$118,072-$13,640$22,100$117$21,983
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$112,737
of which government grants
$58,350
Program service revenue
$56,328
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$22,618
Other salaries and wages
$65,727
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$105,447
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,038
Occupancy
$39,042
Program services (functional)
$172,998
Management and general (functional)
$1,067

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,100
Total assets, end of year
$24,049
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,481
Net assets, end of year
$9,568
Gross receipts
$169,065
Employees
36
Volunteers
18
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
MN

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
John HeimbuchArtistic Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
30$20,800
David PisaExecutive Director
Key employee
12$6,500
Angela SylvesterChair BOD
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Melissa ArbuckleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Dave WeilerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Mary Mullenat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Elizabeth Borchertat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Tim Morrowat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Laila Sahirat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Julia Weilerat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Meg Swansonat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Mark Kennedyat large
Trustee or director
1$0
Denxel Belinat large
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angela SylvesterChair2$0
Mary MullenMember at large1$0
Elizabeth BorchertTreasurer2$0
Melissa ArbuckleMember at large1$0
Tim MorrowMember at large1$0
Laila SahirSecretary2$0
Jullia WeilerMember at large1$0
Meg SwansonMember at large1$0
Dave WeilerMember at large1$0
Mark KennedyMember at large1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
820 E 36TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-2602
In care of
% DAVID PISA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
David Pisa, 820 E 36th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Signed the 990
David Pisa, Executive Director
Phone
(612) 375-0300
Return prepared by
B L Weinman Attorney

Mission

Walking Shadow creates engaging and memorable experiences that promote an exchange of ideas inspired by the stories we tell using established and new material, careful research and bold artistic expression we devlop high quality theater that illuminates the depth and heights of human capacity.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During fiscal year, Walking Shadow mounted two major productions Witch and Mae West, with extended runs, employing 36 individuals.
    Expenses $171,989 · grants $113,707 · revenue $55,169
  • Walking Shadow branched out into a small video production, an ongoing project
    Expenses $1,009 · revenue $522

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2923433
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
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,049
Income (IRS master file)
$169,065

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$169,065$174,065$24,049XML
990-EZJune 2024$104,432$118,072$22,100XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––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 20-2923433).

Questions about WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY

What is the EIN of WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY is 20-2923433.
Is WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY 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 WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY 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 WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY 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 WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names David Pisa.
Who are the officers and directors of WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,800 (John Heimbuch, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does WALKING SHADOW THEATER COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $169,065, expenses of $174,065 and total assets of $24,049 at year end.

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