Nonprofit · EIN 31-0743605
EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BLUE ASH, OH 45242
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,406,429 | $8,148,422 | -$741,993 | $5,899,819 | $2,583,975 | $3,315,844 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,352,260 | $7,533,048 | -$180,788 | $6,326,557 | $2,907,762 | $3,418,795 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $479,861
- Program service revenue
- $6,232,152
- Investment income
- $146,701
- Royalties
- $142,142
- Net rental income
- $253,392
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $41,041
- Other revenue
- $547,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $160,355
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $344,416
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,738,765
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,584,182
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $257,650
- Travel
- $360,033
- Depreciation
- $99,227
- Program services (functional)
- $7,144,757
- Management and general (functional)
- $960,330
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,335
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,326,557
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,899,819
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,583,975
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,315,844
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $212,928
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,402,970
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,315,844
- Gross unrelated business income
- $70,350
- Gross receipts
- $7,470,534
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 425
- Year formed
- 1929
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER KATONA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $328,015 | $16,401 |
| ALLISON DOLAN | CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,358 | $8,869 |
| SHERI DUCKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,942 | $9,447 |
| KRISTA CARSON ELHAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FRAZIER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN DURANLEAU-BRENNAN | PAST PRESIDENT THRU 6/30/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK GINGSBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SANTANELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA SCAIFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE CHISM | BOARD MEMBER THRU 6/30/24 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNARAE IBANEZ | BOARD MEMBER THRU 6/30/24 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SCHUTTLER | BOARD MEMBER THRU 6/30/24 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER KATONA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $226,698 | $3,459 |
| BRIAN MONK | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,676 | $5,764 |
| ALLISON DOLAN | CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,640 | $8,083 |
| SHERI COKER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,792 | $5,582 |
| KRISTA CARSON ELHAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FRAZIER | VICE-PRESIDENT - START 7/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK GINSBERG | TREASURER - START 7/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN DURANLEAU-BRENNAN | PRESIDENT EX OFFICIO - UNTIL 6/30/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANA NAVARRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SANTANELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA SCAIFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER - START 7/1/23 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CARR | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 6/30/23 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WHITING | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 6/30/23 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DRUM | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 6/30/23 Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4555 LAKE FOREST DR STE 650, BLUE ASH, OH 45242-3789
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLYSON DAVIS, 4555 LAKE FOREST DRIVE 650, CINCINATTI, OH 45242
- Signed the 990
- ALLYSON DAVIS, INTERIM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (513) 421-3900
- Website
- WWW.SCHOOLTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
THE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT THEATRE EDUCATORS TO DELIVER EQUITABLE, TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING IN THE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE OF THEATRE EDUCATORS, AMPLIFYING THE VALUE OF EDUCATIONAL THEATRE, AND CREATING DYNAMIC STUDENT EXPERIENCES THAT DRIVE LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY - THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY (ITS) IS AN HONOR SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE STUDENTS. IT ACKNOWLEDGES AND CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF YOUNG THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS WHO ENGAGE IN THEATRICAL ACTIVITIES. THESPIANS ARE INDUCTED INTO A SCHOOL TROUPE UPON THE COMPLETION OF A REQUISITE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK IN THEATRE. THE ITS SUPPORTS OVER 5,000 TROUPES, 75,000 ACTIVE THESPIANS, AND OVER 2.5 MILLION ALUMNI. THE PRESENCE OF A TROUPE OR THESPIANS AT A SCHOOL PROVIDES CREDIBILITY AND DISTINCTION UPON THE STUDENTS AND THE SCHOOL, UNDERSCORING THE EXCELLENCE OF THEIR THEATRE PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,755,573 · grants $160,355 · revenue $1,650,509
- INTERNATIONAL THESPIANS FESTIVAL - THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL (ITF) IS THE PREMIER EVENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY (ITS). THE ITF IS HELD ANNUALLY TO CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THEATRE AND PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR YOUNG THESPIANS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS ON A NATIONAL STAGE. ITF IS ATTENDED ANNUALLY BY OVER 5,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, WHO COULD ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES LED BY EXPERT TEACHING ARTISTS, PARTICIPATE IN BACKSTAGE CHALLENGES, VIEW THEIR PEERS IN OVER 45 PRODUCTIONS, COMPETE IN THE THESPY'S PROGRAM AND ENGAGE IN PANELS WITH BROADWAY AND THEATRE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THE FESTIVAL OFFERS VALUABLE EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP SKILLS, EARN RECOGNITION, AUDITION FOR COLLEGES AND NETWORK WITH THEATRE PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $3,925,960 · revenue $3,674,770
- ADULT MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION (EDTA) IS OPEN TO ADULT THEATRE EDUCATORS. A MEMBER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING WITH PEERS, ACCESS CURRICULUM AND LESSON PLANS, AND OTHER TOOLS TO SUPPORT THEIR TEACHING AND THEATRE PROGRAMS. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY FORUM TO SHARE RESOURCES, ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS, SEEK ADVICE FROM PEERS, AND FIND SUPPORT FROM A NETWORK OF FELLOW EDUCATORS. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY TOOLS, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL CLIMATE SURVEY, PREMIERE COMMUNITIES DESIGNATIONS, AND THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS WEEK, AND CAN BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEATRE EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS AWARDS AND HONORS.Expenses $940,254 · revenue $877,564
- EDTA THEATRE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE (TEC) - THEATRE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE (TEC) IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT SUPPORTS AND INSPIRES THEATRE EDUCATORS. THE THREE-DAY CONFERENCE IS PACKED WITH INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, INSPIRING KEYNOTES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND MENTORSHIP. EDUCATORS PARTICIPATE IN SESSIONS LED BY LEADING EXPERTS, ENGAGE IN RESEARCH ROUNDTABLES, AND ATTEND PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVES ON TOPICS, SUCH AS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY.Expenses $522,970
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0743605
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A030)
- Group exemption
- 5115 (47 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,899,819
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,470,534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,406,429 | $8,148,422 | $5,899,819 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,352,260 | $7,533,048 | $6,326,557 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,334,342 | $6,440,747 | $6,173,455 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $5,022,100 | $4,059,808 | $6,195,575 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 31-0743605).
Questions about EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION is 31-0743605.
- Is EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION 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 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION 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 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION 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 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALLYSON DAVIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $328,015 (JENNIFER KATONA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,406,429, expenses of $8,148,422 and total assets of $5,899,819 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (47)
- EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION EIN 31-1299492 · BLUE ASH, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION EIN 56-2393035 · CINCINNATI, OH · last filed 990-N for 2008
- EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION EIN 56-1338312 · CINCINNATI, OH · last filed 990-N for 2008
- EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION EIN 26-2523282 · CINCINNATI, OH · last filed 990-N for 2013
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