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Nonprofit · EIN 35-6063733

FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS

Tax-exempt · MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

Financials

$78K$53K2023$52K$52K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$52,142$52,142$0$108,194$2,720$106,754
June 30, 2024990-EZ$78,306$53,271$25,035$106,754$475$106,279
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,410
Membership dues
$5,170
Program service revenue
$28,436
Investment income
$4
Net income from fundraising events
$5,722
Other revenue
$400

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,455
Occupancy
$15,321
Printing, publications and postage
$3,101
Other expenses
$26,265
Program services (functional)
$13,295

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$106,754
Total assets, end of year
$108,194
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,720
Net assets, end of year
$106,754
Cash, savings and investments
$51,179
Land and buildings
$34,280
Gross receipts
$52,641

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bobbi Ann Lauritsenpresident4$0
Richard Hendersonvice president1$0
Alayna Lauritsensecretary2$0
Marsha Markletreasurer4$0
Christopher Westgeneral board4$0
Lara Westgeneral board2$0
Kathleen Chasegeneral board1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher Westpresident3$0
Richard Hendersonvice president1$0
Bobbi Ann Lauritsensecretary2$0
Marsha Markletreasurer3$0
Ayayna Lauritsengeneral board member1$0
Laura Meyergeneral board member1$0
Adrianna Ledonnegeneral board member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1705 FRANKLIN ST, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360-4501
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 46, Michigan City IN 46360
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Marsha Markle, 1207 S Woodland Ave, Michigan City IN 46360
Signed the 990-EZ
Marsha Markle, treasurer
Phone
(219) 874-4035

Mission

Community theater productions using all volunteer staff and cast

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Regular season schedule: Staged 6 plays or musicals with a total attendance of 1912
    Expenses $11,771
  • Summer Youth Camp: Conducted a 2 week summer youth camp at no charge to participants (approximately 30 children) to teach theater skills and put on a 3- performance play with a total audience of 206
    Expenses $1,524

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
35-6063733
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
1991
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$108,194
Income (IRS master file)
$52,641

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025–––IRS
990-EZJune 2024–––IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marsha Markle
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS

What is the EIN of FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS is 35-6063733.
Is FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS 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 FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS?
The 990-N for 2022 names Marsha Markle.
Who are the officers and directors of FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,142, expenses of $52,142 and total assets of $108,194 at year end.

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