Nonprofit · EIN 31-1069575
PHOENIX THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,221,275 | $8,248,856 | -$7,027,581 | $4,551,206 | $3,830,611 | $720,595 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,907,943 | $1,610,440 | $1,297,503 | $11,742,511 | $4,085,942 | $7,656,569 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,254,455 | $1,915,412 | $1,339,043 | $10,564,516 | $4,205,450 | $6,359,066 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $679,318
- of which government grants
- $55,545
- Program service revenue
- $315,711
- Investment income
- $226,246
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $48,785
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,540,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $687,307
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $805,657
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $86,663
- Occupancy
- $256,263
- Travel
- $3,146
- Depreciation
- $49,117
- Program services (functional)
- $7,561,765
- Management and general (functional)
- $625,841
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61,250
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,742,511
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,551,206
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,830,611
- Net assets, end of year
- $720,595
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $196,777
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,691,655
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,481,116
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,201,711
- Gross receipts
- $1,221,275
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORMAIN GATHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DEONTE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TREASE SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAWREN MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MENTINK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTIANE SILVA BELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA ADENIYI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DUSTIN MEEKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SAM JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TIFFANY TROTTER MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DONA SIEBLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALYSON SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID JOSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT REEF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELIA ROBERTSON | MANAGING DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID JOSE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ABHIJEET MALATPURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARTHA O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEAN RICHCREEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MINDY SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALYSON SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONA SIEBLER | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERTA TISDUL CMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TIFFANY TROTTER MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM FORMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SAM JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DUSTIN MEEKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA ADENIYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTIANE SILVA BELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MENTINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAWREN MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TREASE SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN WEINGARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELIA ROBERTSON | MANAGING DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $35,239 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID JOSE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ABHIJEET MALATPURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARTHA O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEAN RICHCREEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MINDY SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ALYSON SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DONA SIEBLER | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA TISDUL CMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY TROTTER MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM FORMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SAM JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN MEEKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA ADENIYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KRISTIANE SILVA BELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MENTINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LAWREN MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TREASE SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEINGARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POWELL | INTERIM CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 705 N ILLINOIS ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-1115
- In care of
- % DELIA ROBERTSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM POWELL, 705 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM POWELL, CEO
- Phone
- (317) 635-2381
- Website
- WWW.PHOENIXTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AGRESTA STORMS & O'LEARY LLC
Mission
PHOENIX THEATRE SERVES AS A CATALYST IN THE INDIANAPOLIS REGION TO HELP NURTURE NEW TALENT, SHOWCASE DIVERSE VOICES, AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH UNIQUE, CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- SERVING AS A CATALYST IN THE INDIANAPOLIS REGION TO HELP NURTURE NEW TALENT, SHOWCASE DIVERSE VOICES, AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH UNIQUE, CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTIONS.Expenses $7,561,765 · grants $6,540,000 · revenue $315,711
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1069575
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,551,206
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,221,275
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,221,275 | $8,248,856 | $4,551,206 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,907,943 | $1,610,440 | $11,742,511 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,254,455 | $1,915,412 | $10,564,516 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,492,697 | $1,840,124 | $9,411,520 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 31-1069575).
Questions about PHOENIX THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of PHOENIX THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHOENIX THEATRE INC is 31-1069575.
- Is PHOENIX THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to PHOENIX THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHOENIX THEATRE 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 PHOENIX THEATRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PHOENIX THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PHOENIX THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names WILLIAM POWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHOENIX THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PHOENIX THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,221,275, expenses of $8,248,856 and total assets of $4,551,206 at year end.
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