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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7027000

MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt · MASON CITY, IA 50401

Financials

$52K$42K2022$54K$59K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990-EZ$54,332$59,139-$4,807$57,865$1,180$56,685
July 31, 2023990-EZ$52,246$41,694$10,552$76,767–$76,767
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$17,121
Program service revenue
$37,056
Investment income
$5
Other revenue
$150

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$31,586
Other expenses
$27,553
Program services (functional)
$59,139

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,492
Total assets, end of year
$57,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,180
Net assets, end of year
$56,685
Cash, savings and investments
$57,865
Gross receipts
$54,332

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRYSTAL MEIEROFFICER1$0
GEORGE MORTIMEROFFICER1$0
DAVID LEEOFFICER1$0
LYNA DEBNEROFFICER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERLIN SCHAFERPRESIDENT1$0
GEORGE MORTIMERVICE PRESIDENT1$0
DONNA BODENSTEINERTREASURER5$0
LYNA DEBNERMEMBER1$0
JUDY DELPERDANGMEMBER1$0
KAYLA HALFPAPMEMBER1$0
MATT HOLUBMEMBER1$0
DAVID LEEMEMBER1$0
CRYSTAL MEIERMEMBER1$0
TOM O'NEILMEMBER1$0
JOHN SCHAEFERMEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
215 S DELAWARE AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-3917
In care of
% MICHELLE MURRAY
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
215 S Delaware Ave, Mason City IA 50401
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Merlin Schafer, 312 S Tennessee Pl, Mason City IA 50401
Signed the 990-EZ
CRYSTAL MEYER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(641) 424-6424
Return prepared by
Aquarius Tax & Bookkeeping

Mission

FOSTER GREATER INTEREST IN THE LIVING THEATER THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY PLAYS

990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE STUDY, READING, AND STAGING OF WORTHWHILEDRAMATIC WORKS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT ANDEDIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY
    Expenses $59,139 · grants $16,000

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
23-7027000
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
1969
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,865
Income (IRS master file)
$54,332

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJuly 2025$54,332$59,139$57,865XML
990-EZJuly 2023$52,246$41,694$76,767XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Merlin Schafer
July 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Lori Holthaus
July 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2017
Officer: Michelle Murray
July 31, 2018≤ $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 23-7027000).

Questions about MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC is 23-7027000.
Is MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MASON CITY COMMUNITY 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 MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Merlin Schafer.
Who are the officers and directors of MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MASON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,332, expenses of $59,139 and total assets of $57,865 at year end.

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