Nonprofit · EIN 27-4551816
THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $684,781 | $713,692 | -$28,911 | $10,924 | $111,765 | -$100,841 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $675,288 | $725,187 | -$49,899 | $6,161 | $78,091 | -$71,930 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,562
- of which government grants
- $24,000
- Program service revenue
- $588,697
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $23,522
- Other revenue
- $23,522
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,504
- Other salaries and wages
- $187,779
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $263,579
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,590
- Occupancy
- $130,200
- Depreciation
- $852
- Program services (functional)
- $713,692
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,924
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $111,765
- Net assets, end of year
- -$100,841
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,260
- Gross receipts
- $684,781
- Employees
- 23
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGO THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $49,504 |
| NICOLE GRAVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DANA HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CHERYL ALTERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ABBY ARNOLD | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| TERRY SANDERS | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS DINARDO | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGO THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $50,759 |
| TERRY SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DANA HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN MEISLAHN | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JENNY HOLLINGWORTH | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS DINARDO | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 528 7TH ST, SANTA ROSA, CA 95401-5204
- In care of
- % MICHELLE PROSCHOLD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ARGO THOMPSON, 528 7TH ST, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Signed the 990
- ARGO THOMPSON, CEO
- Phone
- (707) 664-7529
- Website
- WWW.CALTHEATRE.COM
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-4551816 or by the name THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To champion the performing arts in Santa Rosa for all. To connect people with one another and with art that can enrich their lives. To embrace people from all backgrounds. To provide exceptional service to our resident companies and to foster imaginative learning and nuture self-expression through a comprehensive theatre arts curriculum.
Program accomplishments
- The California Theatre averaged 5 events per week with nearly 2000 attendees per month. Resident theater company, Left Edge, offered 6 full theatrical productions and an international short play festival providing a home for nearly 50 volunteers. Resident youth theater, Young Actors Studio, offered after school classes, summer camps, and performances by youth resulting in 16 public performances with over 500 children either attending or being directly involved in the performances and employing 8 teaching artists. The venue was named best live music venue by the North Bay Bohemian readers poll and Left Edge Theatre garnered 10 nominations and 3 Northbay Theater Awards. Music programming at The California engaged nearly 100 local bands, providing them a place to showcase their talent and get paid for their artistry.Expenses $713,692 · grants $24,000 · revenue $684,781
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
- 27-4551816
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,924
- Income (IRS master file)
- $684,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $684,781 | $713,692 | $10,924 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $675,288 | $725,187 | $6,161 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $573,885 | $634,042 | $19,253 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $325,862 | $316,902 | $34,410 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 27-4551816).
Questions about THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA
- What is the EIN of THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA is 27-4551816.
- Is THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA 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 THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA 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 THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA 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 THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ARGO THOMPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,504 (ARGO THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIR).
- How much revenue does THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE OF SANTA ROSA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $684,781, expenses of $713,692 and total assets of $10,924 at year end.
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