Nonprofit · EIN 32-0122026
ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $830,901 | $820,214 | $10,687 | $376,505 | $83,220 | $293,285 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $765,626 | $798,691 | -$33,065 | $411,067 | $128,469 | $282,598 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $672,951 | $842,482 | -$169,531 | $500,352 | $207,216 | $293,136 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,067
- Program service revenue
- $592,943
- Investment income
- $1,733
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,093
- Other revenue
- $12,158
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,875
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,013
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $356,505
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,400
- Occupancy
- $55,022
- Travel
- $657
- Depreciation
- $7,666
- Program services (functional)
- $619,505
- Management and general (functional)
- $166,302
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,407
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $411,067
- Total assets, end of year
- $376,505
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,220
- Net assets, end of year
- $293,285
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $38,258
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $293,285
- Gross receipts
- $830,901
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SUTHERLAND | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,850 | $6,025 |
| CHRIS ROLLINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA LACHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NIELSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ECKLUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATASHIA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GENGENBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDIE NAPOLSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO LEWIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH KORBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ARMITAGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SMITHWICK | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROB SUTHERLAND | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,850 | $6,025 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCHOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $56,442 | $3,518 |
| CHRIS ROLLINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA LACHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NIELSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ECKLUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATASHIA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH KORBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDIE NAPOLSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO LEWIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ARMITAGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROB SUTHERLAND | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,850 | $5,936 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCHOLL | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,650 | $5,720 |
| CRAIG NIELSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FENSTERMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCI FREUNDSCHUH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO LEWIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM ARMITAGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROLLINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN BUELING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA LACHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATASHIA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS EKLUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2100 WHITE BEAR AVE N, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109-3710
- In care of
- % ROB SUTHERLAND
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH SMITHWICK, 2100 WHITE BEAR AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH SMITHWICK, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 274-8020
- Website
- WWW.ASHLANDPRODUCTIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
ASHLAND IS A YOUTH-CENTERED, MULTIGENERATIONAL THEATER COMPANY THAT FOSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. THROUGH A CULTURE OF WELCOMING ACCEPTANCE, ASHLAND'S UNIQUE PROCESS CREATES EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES ENJOYED BY THE MANY COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- FEATURED SHOWSASHLAND PRODUCED SEVEN FULLY STAGED MUSICALS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PAID ADMISSION. THESE PRODUCTIONS FEATURED 300 PERFORMERS FROM AGES 7 TO 70 AND PLAY TO THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS. ALL OF OUR ASHLAND'S FEATURE SHOWS INCLUDE YOUTH PERFORMERS. IN THE 2024/2025 SEASON ASHLAND PRODUCED 1.) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2.) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. 3.) CHRISTMAS CAROL 4.) BIG FISH 5.) MATILDA JR. 6.) INTO THE WOODS AND 7.) LIGHTNING THIEFExpenses $619,505 · revenue $605,101
- SUMMER CAMPSASHLAND OFFERS A ROBUST SLATE OF CAMP OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TYPICALLY ARE OFFERED 3 ONE-WEEK CAMPS FOCUSING ON THE MUSIC OF A POPULAR MOVIE, MUSICAL, OR SINGER. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE OFFERED 2-3 ONE-WEEK SHOWCASE CAMPS AND A TWO-WEEK PRODUCTION CAMP. OLDER ASHLAND PARTICIPANTS ACT AS PAID COUNSELORS OR JUNIOR COUNSELORS, MODELING BEHAVIOR THROUGHOUT CAMP.THIS YEAR ASHLAND SAW MORE THAN 300 CAMPERS.
- ASHLAND COLLABORATIVE THEATER (ACT!) THIS PROGRAM ENABLES ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN FROM EAST METRO PARTNER SCHOOLS TO EXPERIENCE THEATER FOR WHAT IS OFTEN THE VERY FIRST TIME. STUDENTS REHEARSE TWICE A WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS AT THE HOST SCHOOL BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO THE ASHLAND STAGE FOR TECH WEEK AND PERFORMANCES. THE ACT PROGRAM TYPICALLY WORKS WITH 8-12 PARTNER SCHOOLS AND IMPACTS MORE THAN 700 CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
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
- 32-0122026
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $376,505
- Income (IRS master file)
- $830,901
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $830,901 | $820,214 | $376,505 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $765,626 | $798,691 | $411,067 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $672,951 | $842,482 | $500,352 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $862,565 | $755,663 | $502,516 | 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 32-0122026).
Questions about ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC is 32-0122026.
- Is ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS 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 ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS 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 ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS 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 ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JOSEPH SMITHWICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,850 (ROBERT SUTHERLAND, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $830,901, expenses of $820,214 and total assets of $376,505 at year end.
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