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Nonprofit · EIN 27-5151347

PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10014

Financials

$254K$256K2023$394K$389K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$393,664$388,787$4,877$5,578$0$5,578
December 31, 2023990$254,407$256,097-$1,690$703$2$701
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$275,528
Program service revenue
$118,136
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$49,592
Program services (functional)
$339,384
Management and general (functional)
$37,214
Fundraising (functional)
$12,189

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$703
Total assets, end of year
$5,578
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,578
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,578
Gross receipts
$393,664
Employees
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
NY

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 / weekCompensation
Joseph RodriguezTreasurer
Trustee or director
25$0
Ivy ZelankaPresident
Trustee or director
7.5$0
Melissa GabayVice President
Trustee or director
7.5$0
Betsy BrockSecretary
Trustee or director
7.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph RodriguezTreasurer
Trustee or director
25$0
Ivy ZelankaPresident
Trustee or director
7.5$0
Melissa SegalVice President
Trustee or director
7.5$0
Hisako AndoSecretary
Trustee or director
7.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14 HORATIO ST APT 9C, NEW YORK, NY 10014-1662
In care of
% JOSEPH W RODRIGUEZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
14 horatio street 9c, new york NY 10014
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
joseph w rodriguez, 14 horstio street 9c, new york NY 10014
Signed the 990
Joseph Rodriguez, Director
Phone
(917) 776-5898
Return prepared by
AM Tax Services

Mission

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company, Inc. (Playhouse Creatures) wasincorporated on February 4, 2011 exclusively for the charitable and educationalpurposes of 1) cultivating and developing understanding of and public interest inthe dramatic arts; 2) bringing the dramatic arts to areas that are not adequatelyserved in this respect through charitable community-centered programs; 3)encouraging and cultivating talent in the creation and performance of the dramaticarts; and 4) making donations to and otherwise supporting organizations qualifiedfor exemption from federal income tax under Section 50 1( c) (3) of the InternalRevenue Code.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PCTC Via Dolorosa - NYCPCTC staged David Hares soulful solo journey to Israel, Jerusalem, and Palestine. Presented in a beautiful townhouse, the audience were participants in the searing story. Over ten nights, the audiences were rapt and riveted by the tale of this writers trip to self-awareness.
    Expenses $77,620 · revenue $38,402
  • 6) PCTC The Return of Benjamin LayPCTC took the reigns as lead producer bringing from London the critical hit, THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY. Written by Naomi Wallace and Marcus Rediker, the play will be stage at The Sheen Center in NYC, March-May, 2025. Pre-production cost are reflected in the numbers below.
    Expenses $68,915
  • 2) PCTC True West - LondonAt the outset of 2024, PCTC continued and expanded its trans-Atlantic collaboration with WELL PLAYED of London. Our production of Sam Shepards TRUE WEST was presented at Questors Theatre in the Ealing neighborhood of London. It was a rousing success, using an American and British cast, and selling out all 10 performances. It was also a benefit to support WELL PLAYEDS mission of supporting mental health awareness and education.
    Expenses $47,550 · revenue $16,067
  • 1) Little Creatures Act Out At Risk Youth Theatre ProgramPCTC was honored to continue and expand its ground-breaking free youth theatre program Little Creatures Act Out. Since 2011, PCTC has partnered with Nazareth Housing (on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and now in the Bronx) to provide free access to the theatre arts for over 2000 young people. In 2024, PCTC added two additional weeks of LCAO programming.
    Expenses $45,515
  • 3)PCTC Execution of Justice - LondonPCTC was honored to produce and present (with legendary writer, Emily Mann on board!) a London community-based production (using American and British actors) of EXECUTION OF JUSTICE. The production was staged at the Chelsea Theatre in South Kensington. It benefitted the South London LGBTQ+ community And the London LGBTQ+ Centre.
    Expenses $26,096 · revenue $27,218
  • PCTC Via Dolorosa - LondonAfter the smashing success in NYC, PCTC was encouraged to bring Via Dolorosa to a 6 show run in London. As in NYC, the shows were staged in non-traditional setting; in this case, in 6 different houses in Notting Hill. All 6 shows were sold-out, with 20% of the box office going to Intermission Youth Theatre (a London-based program that brings the arts to underprivileged youths.
    Expenses $23,421 · revenue $17,218
  • PCTC Tent CityPCTCs 23-25 Playwright Fellows original play, TENT CITY, was developed through intense workshops and two public readings. The epic piece (with 14 actors) was presented at the Sheen Center and 59E59. Representatives from The Public Theatre and NY Theatre Workshop were in attendance, and the future looks bright for this amazing new play and brilliant young playwright.
    Expenses $17,250
  • 5) PCTC Spanish Nuts - LondonPCTC was thrilled to be able to produce one of our Playwright Fellows (Angela J. Davis, 21-23) Original plays, SPANISH NUTS. This comedic contemplation of the rise of fascism in 1930s Spain. Was stage at Questors Theatre in Ealing/London, and was a rousing success.
    Expenses $13,627 · revenue $23,566
  • PCTC Harvey Milk HSSince 2018, PCTC has created and provided an in-class theatre arts workshop at Harvey Milk High School in Manhattan. This public, LGBTQ+-centric high school, uses the theatre arts to engage students and enhance their basic subject driven curriculum. We are looking forward to expanding the program in 25-26.
    Expenses $11,725
  • 4) PCTC 2023-2025 Artistic FellowPCTCs 23-25 artistic fellow, Zachary Desmond, developed his original play (TENT CITY) with PCTC. He also began work on a beginners playwrighting workshop with Harvey Milk High School, and acted in two of our Salon Series productions. We are proud to shepherd his work toward greatness and success.
    Expenses $7,665
  • PCTC 2023 Salon Series #2, Skylight SKYLIGHT was PCTCs second play in the twelve play SALON SERIES cycle.
  • PCTC Salon Series #3, Major BarbaraThis was third third play in PCTCs SALON SERIES cycle
  • PCTC Show TrialPlayhouse Creatures produced the world premiere staged reading of SHOW TRIAL by Laura Zlatos.. This was developed by 2021 PCTC Artistic Fellow, Laura Zlatos. It was presented at RATTLESTICK THEATRE in June 2022.

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
27-5151347
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,578
Income (IRS master file)
$393,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$393,664$388,787$5,578IRS
990December 2023$254,407$256,097$703XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: joseph w rodriguez
December 31, 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 27-5151347).

Questions about PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC

What is the EIN of PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC is 27-5151347.
Is PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY 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 PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC 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 PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC 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 PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC?
The 990-N for 2012 names joseph w rodriguez.
Who are the officers and directors of PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE COMPANY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $393,664, expenses of $388,787 and total assets of $5,578 at year end.

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