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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1793396

CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CINCINNATI, OH 45237

Financials

$245K$162K2023$148K$200K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$147,848$199,740-$51,892$29,008$29,008$0
July 31, 2024990$244,552$162,026$82,526$30,880$30,880$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,863
Program service revenue
$21,505
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$44,864
Other revenue
$47,480

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$95,804
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,400
Travel
$738
Program services (functional)
$103,936
Management and general (functional)
$95,804

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,880
Total assets, end of year
$29,008
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,008
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$147,848
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1998
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Donald ShermanExecutive Director
Officer
4$0
Jackie JacksonPresident
Officer
1$0
Avery HammondsBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HarrisBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HumpriesBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Wendell YoungBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian RichardsonBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Donald ShermanExecutive Director
Officer
4$0
Jackie JacksonPresident
Officer
1$0
Avery HammondsBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HarrisBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HumpriesBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Wendell YoungBoard
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian RichardsonBoard
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2237 LOSANTIVILLE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-4222
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
2237 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati OH 45237
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONALD SHERMAN, 2237 Losantiville, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Donald Sherman, 2237 Losantiville Ave, Cincinnati OH 45237
Signed the 990
DONALD SHERMAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(513) 236-5942
Return prepared by
RJ BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES

Mission

The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, childrenss theatre, educational

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CBTC is committed to increasing literacy, promoting diversity and multiculturalism, pursuing community outreach and collaborations, and providing access to the arts.
    Expenses $103,936 · grants $100,368 · revenue -$51,893

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1793396
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
2021
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$29,008
Income (IRS master file)
$147,848

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
December 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
March 9, 2020
Reinstated
Effective December 15, 2019

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$147,848$199,740$29,008XML
990July 2024$244,552$162,026$30,880XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Donald Sherman
July 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Donald Sherman
July 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Donald Sherman
July 31, 2019≤ $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 31-1793396).

Questions about CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY

What is the EIN of CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY is 31-1793396.
Is CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2019.
Are donations to CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY 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 CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names DONALD SHERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $147,848, expenses of $199,740 and total assets of $29,008 at year end.

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