Nonprofit · EIN 23-7227157
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,263,316 | $1,150,201 | $113,115 | $327,451 | $139,056 | $188,395 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,020,137 | $1,061,631 | -$41,494 | $241,581 | $166,301 | $75,280 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $924,542 | $1,027,462 | -$102,920 | $251,586 | $134,812 | $116,774 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,005,484
- of which government grants
- $144,552
- Program service revenue
- $262,157
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,814
- Net income from gaming
- $2,670
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,819
- Other revenue
- -$4,325
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,699
- Other salaries and wages
- $306,171
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $548,796
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,318
- Occupancy
- $49,865
- Travel
- $8,883
- Depreciation
- $67,309
- Program services (functional)
- $948,286
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,438
- Fundraising (functional)
- $88,477
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $241,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $327,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $139,056
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,395
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $173,212
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $188,395
- Gross receipts
- $1,297,771
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Stewart | Interim Exec D Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $2,700 |
| Adrian Godinez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $3,700 | $0 |
| Ashley Collinsworth | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Ballard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Betts | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren York | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Merritt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Yost | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wilkinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Briget da Graca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrington Giammittorio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hayden McGovern | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Ruby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Vanderslice | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Darren Dittrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Stewart | Interim Exec D Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $2,700 |
| Adrian Godinez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $2,850 | $0 |
| Ashley Collinsworth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Ballard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Betts | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren York | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Fuller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Yost | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wilkinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Adams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamitha Curiel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Darren Dittrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Raehpour | Executive Dir. Officer | 45 | $80,615 | $13,126 |
| Jenni Stewart | Interim Exec D Officer | 40 | $83,710 | $2,075 |
| Adrian Godinez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Betts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren York | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Fuller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lex Smart | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monique Robinson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Adams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamitha Curiel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Demander | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Wolff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hall | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Darren Dittrich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6301 GASTON AVE STE 1439, DALLAS, TX 75214-3964
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jenni Stewart, 6301 Gaston Ave Ste 1439, Dallas, TX 75214
- Signed the 990
- Jenni Stewart, Executive Director
- Phone
- (214) 559-2778
- Website
- www.shakespearedallas.org
- Return prepared by
- CMRosen LLC
Mission
Using Shakespeare's works as a cornerstone, Shakespeare Dallas serves the Southwest region with fun and accessible indoor and outdoor theatre, integrated school programs, and cultural enrichment for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Program accomplishments
- Seasonal Productions - Shakespeare Dallas continued to expand access to high-quality professional theatre through productions including Othello, The Importance of Being Earnest, and a bilingual modern verse adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew, with more than half of all tickets distributed free of charge or at a low cost.Expenses $772,394 · revenue $210,203
- Education - Our Shakespeare on the Go! educational programming served 12,551 students with touring productions, student matinees, summer camps, residencies, and master classes designed to strengthen literacy, communication, and confidence through arts education.Expenses $131,479 · revenue $36,754
- Outreach - Our efforts in 2025 focused on expanding access for historically underserved and promise-filled communities across North Texas while strengthening partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations, and the Organization was recognized as a DFW Top Workplace in 2025.Expenses $44,413 · revenue $15,200
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7227157
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 7037 (1 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $327,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,297,771
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,263,316 | $1,150,201 | $327,451 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,020,137 | $1,061,631 | $241,581 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $924,542 | $1,027,462 | $251,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $920,510 | $1,213,805 | $274,466 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-7227157).
Questions about SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS
- What is the EIN of SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS is 23-7227157.
- Is SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS 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 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jenni Stewart.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (Jenni Stewart, Interim Exec D).
- How much revenue does SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF DALLAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,263,316, expenses of $1,150,201 and total assets of $327,451 at year end.
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