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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3557119

KATHA DANCE THEATRE

Tax-exempt · CRYSTAL, MN 55429

Financials

$452K$340K2022$424K$344K2023$451K$348K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KATHA DANCE THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$451,177$347,824$103,353$623,921$0$623,921
August 31, 2024990$423,515$344,191$79,324$520,568$0$520,568
August 31, 2023990$452,214$340,003$112,211$441,244$0$441,244
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$299,202
of which government grants
$185,158
Program service revenue
$125,375
Investment income
$26,600
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,000
Other salaries and wages
$21,649
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,597
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,500
Occupancy
$66,303
Travel
$5,994
Depreciation
$9,154
Program services (functional)
$242,122
Management and general (functional)
$102,964
Fundraising (functional)
$2,738

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$520,568
Total assets, end of year
$623,921
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$623,921
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,463
Publicly traded securities
$53,728
Net assets without donor restrictions
$487,921
Net assets with donor restrictions
$136,000
Gross receipts
$451,177
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1987
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rita MustaphiArtistic Director
Trustee or director
40$91,850
Kalyan MustaphiExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$11,193
Monica ShuklaSecretary
Trustee or director
10$1,850
Ryan NewcomMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Nash SheikMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Kusum GosainMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rita MustaphiArtistic Director
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$99,110
Kalyan MustaphiExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee
40$6,300
Monica ShuklaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$4,715
Kuhu SinghMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Aditi SteinbruchelMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan NewcomMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Nash ShaikhMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
Kusum GosainMember, Board of director
Trustee or director
1$0
Carlos AblerMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rita MustaphiPresident
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$80,107
Kalyan MustaphiExe. Director
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee
40$13,929
Monica ShuklaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$3,441
Kuhu SinghMember, Board of Director
Trustee or director
5$0
Aditi SteinbruchelMember, Board of director
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5444 ORCHARD AVE N, CRYSTAL, MN 55429-3246
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KALYAN MUSTAPHI, 5444 Orchard Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Signed the 990
Kalyan Mustaphi, Executive Director
Phone
(612) 708-5217

Mission

The mission of Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) is to preserve Kathak Dance Culture of Northern India through the development of innovative and collaborative works. KDT strives to make Kathak Dance acceessible through an uncompromising commitment to educational programs, performances and outreach efforts, thus pushing the dance form's boundaries while establishing a diverse cultural community to embraces all.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • School of Kathak Dance: Native to North India, Kathak originated in 400 BC as a storytelling device to portray the epic tales of Hindu scripture, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Poetry was combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipdul storytelling. During the medieval period, Kathak became an established part of court culture, performed under the patronage of India's Persian kings and Muslim mughals. This sealed Kathak's transition from colloquial entertainment to classical art form. Thus, Kathak developed into a strong dance tradition that incorporates elements of both Hindu and Muslim cultures. At KDT school, we follow an academic calendar and conduct weekly curriculum-based Kathak dance training to over 102 aspiring dancers ages 6 and above in 2 semesters (Fall and Spring) plus a Summer session. In addition, we offer a Summer intensive for reinforcing technical aspects of Kathak dance. During the pandemic, we started teaching virtually that brought in students from other states. We continue to keep both options open (in-person and virtual).
    Expenses $95,346 · grants $96,235 · revenue $6,215
  • Panchatantra: In the Fall of 2024, KDT premiered a brand-new production based on the ancient animal fables of the same name. The show took the stage in November at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. In elaborate animal masks, dancers portrayed anthropomorphic creatures enacting stories with morals meant to impart life lessons to audiences of all ages. The show was set to original music by R&B artist J.D. Steele, bringing in KDT's commitment to cross-cultural collaboration. It also highlighted Kathak's origins as a storytelling art form and its signature emotional expressiveness.
    Expenses $111,780 · grants $94,500 · revenue $7,800
  • Prakritir Pratisodh - Nature's Revenge in Appleton: KDT premiered a full-length version of this show on tour in Appleton, Wisconsin. Nature's Revenge first premiered as a work-in-progress as part of the Cowles Center's Fall Forward Festival in 2023. The performance took place in April of 2025 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. It fleshed out the original concept, embodying climate change through a series of Kathak dance vignettes. In showing what happens when human actions drive the five basic elements of nature (earth, water, fire, air, & space; in Indian philosophy and Ayurveda considered the fundamental building blocks of the universe & human body) out of sync, Nature's Revenge demonstrated how we can work together to bring them back into harmony. This show used Kathak as the foundation upon which to portray a modern concept grounded in social justice, embodying our mission to make Kathak inclusive and relevant to all.
    Expenses $17,585 · revenue $20,000
  • Sadhana - After year long learning Kathak Dance, a yearly performance for the KDT students was held in Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MN. They performed all the dances and techniques Taught by KDT Dance Teachers. Wearing Kathak Costumes, Jewelry and ankle bells, they danced in front of their parents, neighbors and friends with great enthusiasm and joy. 400 were in the audience. Saraswathi Puja and Spring Festivals. Goddess Saraswathi is the goddess of learning, music and dance. KDT students performed in the temple of Hindu Society of Minnesota. They prepared flower garden, painted floor to decorate and performed the puja ritual. At the end, they performed dances meant for goddess Saraswathi and advent of spring. Shakopee School- KDT students were invited by Shakopee School Management to perform in the Fall Festival. Four of KDT students performed what they learned in the KDT School. Kathak Yatra - Eau Claire,WI - Kathak Yatra - The journey of Kathak dance through history. It offered the viewer a glimpse of the evolution of Kathak dance throughout India's historical eras. Starting from the temple period, through the royal courts of the kings and the emperors, to today's proscenium stages! The word Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha, meaning "a story." Rhythmic footwork, fast pirouettes, and complex movements characterize this graceful spontaneous dance. The form has its origin in the narrative tradition of the village minstrel, the 'Kathakars' , who sang songs of heroic tales and dramatized their lyrics with subtle gestures and expressions. Around the 16th century AD, the art came from the temples to the royal courts, where it acquired secular elements of sophistication, especially in its pure dance passages. It also represented a unique synthesis of both Hindu and Muslim cultures, blessing Kathak with a unique balance of approach that makes it the most natural of all Indian classical dance forms. Time Piece- Collaborative work with Flying Dance who performs Tap Dance. KDT Performers worked with Tap Dance Dancer with Tap Dance Music.
    Expenses $17,411 · revenue $10,960

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3557119
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
1989
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$623,921
Income (IRS master file)
$451,177

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$451,177$347,824$623,921XML
990August 2024$423,515$344,191$520,568XML
990August 2023$452,214$340,003$441,244XML
990August 2022$258,810$313,869$329,033IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––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 36-3557119).

Questions about KATHA DANCE THEATRE

What is the EIN of KATHA DANCE THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KATHA DANCE THEATRE is 36-3557119.
Is KATHA DANCE THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to KATHA DANCE THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KATHA DANCE THEATRE 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 KATHA DANCE THEATRE 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 KATHA DANCE THEATRE 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 KATHA DANCE THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KALYAN MUSTAPHI.
Who are the officers and directors of KATHA DANCE THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,850 (Rita Mustaphi, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does KATHA DANCE THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $451,177, expenses of $347,824 and total assets of $623,921 at year end.

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