Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 23-2173216

STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC

Tax-exempt · EASTON, PA 18042

Financials

$3.8M$4.5M2023$5.1M$5.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$5,130,655$5,518,365-$387,710$7,403,464$1,498,996$5,904,468
May 31, 2024990$3,804,671$4,514,592-$709,921$7,894,412$1,693,796$6,200,616
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$926,342
of which government grants
$39,763
Membership dues
$207,213
Program service revenue
$3,561,792
Investment income
$154,159
Net rental income
$262,446
Net gain from sales of assets
$97,008
Net income from fundraising events
$3,659
Net income from gaming
$32,072
Net income from sales of inventory
$173,216
Other revenue
$488,362

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$311,030
Other salaries and wages
$1,215,371
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,774,384
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,559
Occupancy
$71,467
Travel
$5,022
Depreciation
$332,394
Program services (functional)
$4,269,678
Management and general (functional)
$1,080,606
Fundraising (functional)
$168,081

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,894,412
Total assets, end of year
$7,403,464
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,498,996
Net assets, end of year
$5,904,468
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,685,809
Publicly traded securities
$2,674,380
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,302,499
Net assets with donor restrictions
$601,969
Gross receipts
$5,322,609
Employees
168
Volunteers
202
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
PA

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHELLEY BROWNPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$167,970$9,147
TRACY SNYDERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$111,807$13,371
MARK RAFINSKIVP, PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$101,595$13,254
S GRAHAM SIMMONSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RENEE JAMES1ST VICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CINDY PENCHISHENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PETER GRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANTHONY DAREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DAVID HINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MICHAEL LOTITOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KIM ROMPILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
FORREST STUARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHELLEY BROWNPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$169,720$9,335
MARK RAFINSKIHCE
Highest-paid employee
40$101,980$12,283
S GRAHAM SIMMONSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RENEE JAMES1ST VICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CINDY PENCHISHENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PETER GRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANTHONY DAREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
CYNTHIA DIRENZOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DAVID HINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BEVERLY PESARESIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
CHAND ROHATGIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
KIM ROMPILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
453 NORTHAMPTON ST, EASTON, PA 18042-3515
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHELLEY BROWN, 453 NORTHAMPTON STREET, EASTON, PA 18042
Signed the 990
SHELLEY BROWN, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(610) 258-7766
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP

Mission

THE THEATRE'S MISSION IS TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY USING THE POWER OF OUR CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE A STAGE TO CELEBRATE AND EXPLORE THE ARTS TOGETHER. WE BRING TOGETHER, ENRICH THE LIVES, AND ENTERTAIN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, INCOME LEVELS, AND CULTURAL INTERESTS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BOX OFFICE REVENUE OBTAINED FROM A VARIETY OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS INCLUDING SHOWS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND EXHIBITIONS.
    Expenses $4,269,678 · revenue $3,329,660
  • ADDITIONAL BOX OFFICE REVENUE OBTAINED FORM A VARIETY OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS SHOWS, PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND EXHIBITIONS INTENDED TO BE PUT TOWARDS THEATRE RESTORATION PROJECTS.
    revenue $232,132

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, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2173216
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
1985
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,403,464
Income (IRS master file)
$5,322,609

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$5,130,655$5,518,365$7,403,464XML
990May 2024$3,804,671$4,514,592$7,894,412XML
990May 2023$4,546,512$5,176,089$7,859,937IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 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 23-2173216).

Questions about STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC

What is the EIN of STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC is 23-2173216.
Is STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names SHELLEY BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,970 (SHELLEY BROWN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,130,655, expenses of $5,518,365 and total assets of $7,403,464 at year end.

Other nonprofits in EASTON

All nonprofits in EASTON · Pennsylvania · Arts, culture and humanities