Nonprofit · EIN 31-0671802
COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,467,229 | $1,463,343 | $3,886 | $1,869,127 | $492,937 | $1,376,190 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,489,734 | $1,547,301 | -$57,567 | $1,786,557 | $512,877 | $1,273,680 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,230,404 | $1,379,762 | -$149,358 | $1,723,934 | $528,762 | $1,195,172 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $587,272
- of which government grants
- $430,505
- Program service revenue
- $830,028
- Investment income
- $43,390
- Other revenue
- $6,539
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,777
- Other salaries and wages
- $454,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $607,163
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $94,958
- Depreciation
- $12,127
- Program services (functional)
- $1,137,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $291,874
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,847
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,786,557
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,869,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $492,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,376,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $108,795
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,213,317
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,233,012
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,178
- Gross receipts
- $1,467,229
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 112
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN PRINGLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,995 | $8,897 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE GOLDHAND | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH JELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY FISCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK FORTINE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE L ELLISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SPIRKO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN J KALVAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA TAVRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY TAVRELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SWEARINGEN | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIACOMO CONTE | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA DONEV | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BODA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLI CLARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY HUELSKAMP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN PRINGLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,766 | $11,613 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE GOLDHAND | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH JELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RIEBEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN M BRANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY FISCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANETTE T CLARNO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK FORTINE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE L ELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY E HAID | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SPIRKO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN J KALVAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY J SWEET | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA TAVRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOURDAN DAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY TAVRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SWEARINGEN | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIACOMO CONTE | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA DONEV | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN PRINGLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,740 | $10,780 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE GOLDHAND | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH JELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RIEBEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN M BRANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY FISCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANETTE T CLARNO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK FORTINE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE L ELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY E HAID | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SPIRKO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN J KALVAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY J SWEET | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA TAVRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOURDAN DAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY TAVRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SWEARINGEN | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GIACOMO CONTE | EMERITUS BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA DONEV | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 177 E NAGHTEN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-2613
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN PRINGLE, 177 EAST NAGHTEN STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN PRINGLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 224-6673
- Website
- COLUMBUSCHILDRENSTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY WARE & SCHOENFELD INC
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH LIVE THEATRE AND THEATRE EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCES A DIVERSE SEASON OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY AUDIENCES. PERFORMANCES PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY THEATRE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE IMAGINATION, FOSTER CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, AND BUILD LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS.Expenses $497,538 · revenue $117,447
- COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLASSES, CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 218. THESE PROGRAMS DEVELOP CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND CONFIDENCE WHILE OFFERING HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ACTING, TECHNICAL THEATRE, AND PERFORMANCE.Expenses $608,622 · revenue $621,056
- CCT SCENIC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SCENIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SUPPORT COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS OTHER NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE SHOP OFFERS STUDENTS AND EMERGING ARTISTS HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY-STANDARD TOOLS WHILE GENERATING REVENUE THAT STRENGTHENS CCT'S MISSION.Expenses $31,462 · revenue $98,064
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0671802
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,869,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,467,229
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $1,467,229 | $1,463,343 | $1,869,127 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $1,489,734 | $1,547,301 | $1,786,557 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,230,404 | $1,379,762 | $1,723,934 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,600,415 | $953,536 | $1,663,098 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 31-0671802).
Questions about COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE
- What is the EIN of COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE is 31-0671802.
- Is COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBUS CHILDRENS 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 COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names SUSAN PRINGLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,995 (SUSAN PRINGLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COLUMBUS CHILDRENS THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,467,229, expenses of $1,463,343 and total assets of $1,869,127 at year end.
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