Nonprofit · EIN 27-4141181
THEATER BUG INC
Also known as THEATER BUG
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $566,932 | $623,268 | -$56,336 | $357,118 | $0 | $357,118 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $738,869 | $604,524 | $134,345 | $413,454 | $0 | $413,454 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $492,869 | $409,881 | $82,988 | $280,453 | $0 | $280,453 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $463,938
- Program service revenue
- $105,692
- Investment income
- $249
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,947
- Other revenue
- -$2,947
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $226,164
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $280,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $93,942
- Depreciation
- $320
- Program services (functional)
- $482,490
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,035
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,743
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $413,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $357,118
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $357,118
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $799
- Gross receipts
- $575,994
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakari King | Non voting member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cori Anne Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tyson Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Merritt | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charlie Hilly | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Sturdivant | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Fancy Hagood | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Peacock | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nesrin Tift | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Addi King | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Horton | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Nobel | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Rybka | Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Spencer | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Rodriguez Vigianco | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Alexander Otukpe | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Martin | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bowles | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bakari King | Non voting member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cori Anne Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tyson Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Merritt | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charlie Hilly | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brad Montague | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Degarmo | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Sturdivant | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leah Alexander Otukpe | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jalen Walker | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Horton | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Martin | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Rybka | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Spencer | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Rodriguez Vigianco | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakari King | Non voting member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cori Anne Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tyson Laemmel | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matia Powell | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Merritt | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Peterson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Rogers | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Rome | Non voting student rep Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charlie Hilly | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brad Montague | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Degarmo | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Rodriguez Vigianco | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Sturdivant | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Stefanie Rome | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Bowles | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Spencer | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Virginia A Williams | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 150329, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-0329
- In care of
- % ALICE CRAFTS CPA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Leah Alexander Otukpe, P O Box 1821, Goodlettsville, TN 37115
- Signed the 990
- Leah Alexander Otukpe, President
- Phone
- (615) 423-4626
- Website
- thetheaterbug.org
- 990-N for 2011 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Tyson Laemmel, 130 Habersham Ct, Goodlettsville TN 37072. Mailing address: PO Box 150329, Nashville TN 37220.
- Return prepared by
- Alice Crafts CPA LLC
Mission
Inspire young people to create community and build confidence - encouraging them through educational experiences in the performing arts.
Program accomplishments
- During the fiscal year, the organization performed a number of shows and also educated children in music theater. These were the year's shows:Summer Main Stage ShowWinter ConcertSummer Education ShowPlayground PlayTen Minute Play FestivalExpenses $482,490 · revenue $105,692
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4141181
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $357,118
- Income (IRS master file)
- $575,994
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $566,932 | $623,268 | $357,118 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $738,869 | $604,524 | $413,454 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $492,869 | $409,881 | $280,453 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $368,512 | $450,308 | $197,465 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Tyson Laemmel Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-4141181).
Questions about THEATER BUG INC
- What is the EIN of THEATER BUG INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEATER BUG INC is 27-4141181.
- Is THEATER BUG INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to THEATER BUG INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEATER BUG 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 THEATER BUG INC 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 THEATER BUG INC 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 THEATER BUG INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Leah Alexander Otukpe.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEATER BUG INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THEATER BUG INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $566,932, expenses of $623,268 and total assets of $357,118 at year end.
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