Nonprofit · EIN 34-6560923
WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC
Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44313
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,851,415 | $1,490,508 | $360,907 | $3,695,698 | $164,679 | $3,531,019 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,207,887 | $1,432,756 | -$224,869 | $3,410,170 | $244,172 | $3,165,998 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,336,584 | $1,380,570 | -$43,986 | $3,548,136 | $235,809 | $3,312,327 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $706,316
- Program service revenue
- $910,789
- Investment income
- $147,905
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $109,009
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,083
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $62,776
- Other revenue
- $86,405
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $154,789
- Other salaries and wages
- $360,278
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $685,432
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $48,869
- Occupancy
- $74,622
- Depreciation
- $109,545
- Program services (functional)
- $1,094,270
- Management and general (functional)
- $254,635
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,603
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,410,170
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,695,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $164,679
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,531,019
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,419,811
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,555,989
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,832,358
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $698,661
- Gross receipts
- $2,627,955
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 222
- Year formed
- 1946
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN LAMBES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,989 | $20,000 |
| MELANIE PEPE | EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $73,800 | $20,000 |
| DEBBIE SHAMA-DAVIS PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HAIRSTON | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SANDERS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY EDWARDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BIRD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HEARD | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA CALHOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ELLISON MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE HAYES NELSON PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK STEELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM VIGNEAULT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY WATERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE PEPE | EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $73,800 | $27,383 |
| KEVIN LAMBES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,689 | $17,080 |
| GERALDINE HAYES NELSON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CASTORENA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE GEIGER PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HEARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TENNANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY WATERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HAIRSTON | PRESIDENT Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN S HABERMAN PHD JD | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SANDERS | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SHARMA-DAVIS PHD | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BIRD | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE PEPE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE Officer | 40 | $68,135 | $8,149 |
| KATHY ASHCROFT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CASTORENA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RANCE MACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE GEIGER PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE NELSON PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SANDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE TENNANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY WATERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY FINN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN HABERMAN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HAIRSTON | PRESIDENT Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL JUDGE | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID REDLE | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1301 WEATHERVANE LN, AKRON, OH 44313-5103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN LAMBES, 1301 WEATHERVANE LANE, AKRON, OH 44313
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN LAMBES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (330) 836-2323
- Website
- WWW.WEATHERVANEPLAYHOUSE.COM
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
Mission
WEATHERVANE'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEATRE AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE PROVIDES ITS COMMUNITY WITH LIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES WITH VOLUNTEER ACTORS AND PRODUCTION SERVICES. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PRODUCING A FULL SEASON OF PLAYS AND MUSICAL GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORS AND PROVIDING ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCES FOR VOLUNTEER ACTORS AND TECHNICAL STAFF. WEATHERVANE PRODUCED A FULL SEASON OF SEVEN SHOWS TOTALING 101 PERFORMANCES. THESE PERFORMANCES SAW ATTENDANCE OF 24,239, A RATE OF 89% OF ALL AVAILABLE SEATING.Expenses $870,148 · revenue $779,643
- WEATHERVANE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING REACHES OVER 10,000 CHILDREN IN NORTHEAST OHIO AND BEYOND THROUGH ON AND OFF-SITE PROGRAMMING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND MASTER CLASSES IN ADDITION TO OFF-SITE OUTREACH PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE ACTING, IMPROVISATION, AUDITIONING, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, VOCAL TRAINING, MUSICAL THEATRE SKILLS, AND MORE FOR AGES 3 AND UP. CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED SKILL LEVELS. WEATHERVANE'S CORE CLASS CURRICULUM PROVIDES EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCEPTIONAL, CONSISTENT, DRAMATIC TRAINING WHILE MEETING THE STATE ACADEMIC BENCHMARKS WITHIN THE APPLIED FINE ART, AND ARE IN LINE WITH STANDARDS SET BY AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FOR WHICH THE PLAYHOUSE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS.Expenses $224,122 · revenue $131,146
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-6560923
- 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
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,695,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,627,955
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,851,415 | $1,490,508 | $3,695,698 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,207,887 | $1,432,756 | $3,410,170 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $1,336,584 | $1,380,570 | $3,548,136 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,386,436 | $1,174,724 | $3,593,711 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 34-6560923).
Questions about WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC
- What is the EIN of WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC is 34-6560923.
- Is WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 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 WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC 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 WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC 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 WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KEVIN LAMBES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,989 (KEVIN LAMBES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WEATHERVANE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,851,415, expenses of $1,490,508 and total assets of $3,695,698 at year end.
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