Nonprofit · EIN 34-1667952
BLACK THEATRE NETWORK
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $170,182 | $171,577 | -$1,395 | $236,116 | – | $236,116 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,992
- Membership dues
- $5,365
- Program service revenue
- $141,816
- Investment income
- $9
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,011
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $600
- Occupancy
- $14,966
- Other expenses
- $96,000
- Program services (functional)
- $107,937
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $237,511
- Total assets, end of year
- $236,116
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $236,116
- Cash, savings and investments
- $236,116
- Gross receipts
- $170,182
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| K ZAHERRAH SULTAN | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| BILLICA C HINES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| KEMATI J PORTER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL DICKSON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| RENEE L CHARLOW | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| CHARLES WINFREY | PARLIMENTARIAN | 3 | $0 |
| GARY ANDERSON | MEMBERSHIP CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| IRIS MIDDLETON | GRADUATE LAISON | 2 | $0 |
| ANDRE HARRINGTON | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN S FOSTER | INTER. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| EILEEN J MORRIS | CONSULTANT | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL D DINWIDDIE | CONSULTANT | 2 | $0 |
| KATHRYN ERVIN | CONSULTANT | 2 | $0 |
| GREGORY J HORTON | CONSULTANT | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 440 S BURROUGHS ST, DETROIT, MI 48202-3429
- In care of
- % KATHLYN ZAHEERAH SULTAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 1212 S Michigan Ave Apt 2006, Chicago IL 60605
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- K Zaheerah Sultan, 1212 s michigan ave apt 2006, Chicago IL 60605
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KZAHEERAH SULTAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (312) 607-4386
- Website
- www.blackthearenetwork.org
- Return prepared by
- MYRON THOMAS CPA
Mission
BTNS MAIN FUNCTION IS TO EXPOSED THE BEAUTY AND COMPLEXITY OF THE INHERITED THEATRE WORK OF OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTORS, AND TO TAKE THIS WORK TO A HIGHER LEVEL THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY AND BEYOND. WE SEEM TO UNITE THOSE WHO SHARE THIS RICH INHERITANCE TO ASSURE THAT WE ALL WORK TOGETHER.
Program accomplishments
- BLACK THEATRE NETWORKS (BTN) ANNUAL CONFERENCESERVICES MEMBER OF ORGANIZATION WITH CLASSES, NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL.Expenses $84,895
- BLACK THEATRE LITERARY ARTS SALONIS AN ONLINE DIGITALTHEATRE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SERVICE FOR PLAYWRIGHTSACTOR AND AUDIENCE MEMBER TO REVIEW THEATRICAL WORKS.Expenses $3,646
- JOBS BOARDS IS FREE TO MEMBERSHIP AND JOB SEEKERS WHOARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT. THIS SERVICE BTN FREE TOALL MEMBERS AND REACH ANYWHERE BETWEEN 210-500 MEMBERSExpenses $19,396
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 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1667952
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $236,116
- Income (IRS master file)
- $170,182
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- May 11, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2015
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $170,182 | $171,577 | $236,116 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: K Zaheerah Sultan | September 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 34-1667952).
Questions about BLACK THEATRE NETWORK
- What is the EIN of BLACK THEATRE NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK THEATRE NETWORK is 34-1667952.
- Is BLACK THEATRE NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2015.
- Are donations to BLACK THEATRE NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK THEATRE NETWORK 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 BLACK THEATRE NETWORK 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 BLACK THEATRE NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK THEATRE NETWORK?
- The 990-N for 2016 names K Zaheerah Sultan.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK THEATRE NETWORK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK THEATRE NETWORK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $170,182, expenses of $171,577 and total assets of $236,116 at year end.
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