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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0059867

STRAY DOG THEATRE

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104

Financials

$1M$698K2023$658K$634K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STRAY DOG THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$657,548$634,496$23,052$1,330,683$126,643$1,204,040
December 31, 2023990$1,039,525$698,484$341,041$1,315,427$147,047$1,168,380
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$348,075
of which government grants
$123,401
Program service revenue
$249,215
Investment income
$46,743
Net income from fundraising events
$13,386
Other revenue
$13,515

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$160,000
Other salaries and wages
$169,291
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$370,684
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,300
Occupancy
$19,205
Depreciation
$19,657
Program services (functional)
$588,259
Management and general (functional)
$28,250
Fundraising (functional)
$17,987

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,315,427
Total assets, end of year
$1,330,683
Total liabilities, end of year
$126,643
Net assets, end of year
$1,204,040
Land, buildings and equipment
$436,661
Publicly traded securities
$593,359
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,204,040
Gross unrelated business income
$5,490
Gross receipts
$662,106
Employees
12
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
MO

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROBERT OGDENEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$85,255$4,745
GARY BELLARTISTIC DIR
Officer
40$65,255$4,745
MELINDA LIGONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATHRYN WINTERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILLIAM GILBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CATHY ALTHOLZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VICKI CALIGURMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA RILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEITH THOMPSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK HOLLYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROBERT OGDENEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$84,159$5,841
GARY BELLARTISTIC DIR
Officer
40$65,116$4,884
MELINDA LIGONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATHRYN WINTERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILLIAM GILBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CATHY ALTHOLZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VICKI CALIGURMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA RILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEITH THOMPSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2336 TENNESSEE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104-1734
In care of
% ROBERT W K OGDEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELINDA LIGON, 2336 TENNESSEE AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63104
Signed the 990
ROBERT OGDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(314) 865-1995
Return prepared by
STOPP & VANHOY LLC

Mission

STRAY DOG THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO UNLEASHING THE ART OF THEATRE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ON SAINT LOUIS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: STRAY DOG THEATRE OPERATES ARTS-IN-MIND (AIM) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. THESE PROGRAMS INTEGRATE THE UNIVERSAL ASPECTS OF THEATRE TO COORDINATE THE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INNER-CITY STUDENTS EVERY DAY SAINT LOUIS AREA SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION. STRAY DOG THEATRE AND AIM ARE THE PROUD RECIPIENTS OF A 2007 VANGUARD AWARD FROM THE SAINT LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH BOARD FOR ARTS EDUCATION INNOVATION AND A 2013 SAC AWARD FROM THE MISSOURI SCHOOL AGE COMMUNITY COALITION FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL AGE CARE (SAC) PROGRAM OF THE YEAR.
    Expenses $182,379
  • MAINSTAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: STRAY DOG THEATRE MOUNTS MAINSTAGE AND YOUTH PRODUCTIONS AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL THEATRE SEASON. EACH MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION RUNS FOR 10-TO-15 PERFORMANCES OF 150 SEATS EACH AT SDT'S TOWER GROVE ABBEY VENUE. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE COMEDIES, DRAMAS, AND MUSICALS THAT CHALLENGE, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE. STRAY DOG THEATRE AND ITS ARTISTS ARE CONSISTENTLY HONORED WITH ARTISTIC RECOGNITIONS, INCLUDNG MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS FROM THE ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE.
    Expenses $405,880 · revenue $249,215
  • YOUTH ARTS CAMPS: STRAY DOG THEATRE HOSTS ARTS-IN-REACH (AIR) YOUTH ARTS CAMPS. THESE CAMPS OPERATE THROUGH SEVERAL CITY LOCATIONS OVER THE SUMMER AND CULMINATE WITH FINAL DAY PUBLIC PERFORMANCES SO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN DISPLAY THEIR WORK TO THEIR SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS SUCH AS AIR HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERAL STRAY DOG THEATRE RECOGNITIONS, INCLUDING A 2017 RESOLUTION FROM THE 99TH MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND A 2017 PROCLAMATION FROM THE SAINT LOUIS CITY MAYOR, BOTH FOR SERVICE TOWARD COMMUNITY. THE YOUTH ARTS CAMP PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED IN 2023, HOWEVER, MANAGEMENT HOPES TO RESUME AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0059867
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,330,683
Income (IRS master file)
$662,106

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$657,548$634,496$1,330,683XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,039,525$698,484$1,315,427XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$802,633$746,830$952,926IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 26-0059867).

Questions about STRAY DOG THEATRE

What is the EIN of STRAY DOG THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STRAY DOG THEATRE is 26-0059867.
Is STRAY DOG THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to STRAY DOG THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STRAY DOG THEATRE 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 STRAY DOG THEATRE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STRAY DOG THEATRE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of STRAY DOG THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELINDA LIGON.
Who are the officers and directors of STRAY DOG THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,255 (ROBERT OGDEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does STRAY DOG THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $657,548, expenses of $634,496 and total assets of $1,330,683 at year end.

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