Nonprofit · EIN 36-4535637
DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $387,976 | $510,134 | -$122,158 | $75,587 | $0 | $75,587 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $379,769 | $454,639 | -$74,870 | $190,496 | $0 | $190,496 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $514,084 | $421,957 | $92,127 | $264,910 | $0 | $264,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $290,342
- of which government grants
- $97,024
- Program service revenue
- $60,157
- Investment income
- $265
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,881
- Net income from gaming
- $802
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $515
- Other revenue
- $37,212
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,780
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $209,748
- Professional fundraising fees
- $225
- Legal fees
- $250
- Accounting fees
- $2,700
- Occupancy
- $11,777
- Travel
- $7,137
- Program services (functional)
- $315,632
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,607
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,895
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,496
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,587
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$4,616
- Gross receipts
- $398,463
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Ghant | Producing Artistic Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $64,885 | $6,000 |
| Vanesa Simon | Acting Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George H Watson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Guarino | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Cappard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Kinservik | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Mills | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mari Pack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stefan Tuomanen Masure | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Ghant | Producing Artistic Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $50,000 |
| Robert Tombari | Managing Director (Resigned) Trustee or director, Key employee, Former | 40 | $41,071 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alfred Lance | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Guarino | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Cappard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George H Watson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Mills | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Stradley | Former Producing Artistic Director (Resigned) Former | 40 | $56,996 |
| Mariah Ghant | Artistic Director Officer | 20 | $1,500 |
| Robert Tombari | Managing Director Officer | 20 | $1,500 |
| Julie Sulzbacher Russ | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| S Todd Townsend | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Guariano | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Matthews | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Achille Scache | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanesa Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Sullivan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Watson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Whittington | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4 S POPLAR ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5009
- In care of
- % DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Mariah Ghant, 4 South Poplar St, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Signed the 990
- Robert Stineman, Bookkeeper
- Phone
- (302) 468-4890
- Website
- www.delshakes.org
Mission
Inspired by Shakespeare's creative vision and the broad societal mix of audiences of his era, Delaware Shakespeare Festival brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences.
Program accomplishments
- SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Summer Festival presents a professional Shakespeare production each July on the grounds of Rockwood park in New Castle, Delaware. Ticket prices for the Summer Festival are kept low so that many members of the community can attend. Picnicking and pre-show entertainment create a relaxed, informal environment for the whole family. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. shown on Schedule O.Expenses $168,759 · revenue $61,248
- COMMUNITY TOUR: The community tour brings a professional Shakespeare production to individuals with limited or no access to the arts with performances in locations such as homeless shelters, detention facilities, and centers for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. Performances are offered throughout the state at no charge to partner organizations. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. reported on Schedule O.Expenses $84,365 · revenue $127,285
- EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: The central programs bring theatre education class to low-to-moderate income youth, including classes in area juvenile justice facilities. In a normal year, the organization also operates college apprentice and high school internship programs with its Summer Festival.Expenses $22,338 · revenue $14,718
- Seasonal Programming: Actors take the stage for music, poetry, and readings from Shakespeare and related works for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Revenue includes ticketing fees.Expenses $40,170 · revenue $18,469
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4535637
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $398,463
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $387,976 | $510,134 | $75,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $379,769 | $454,639 | $190,496 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $514,084 | $421,957 | $264,910 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $395,543 | $536,627 | $172,768 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-4535637).
Questions about DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC is 36-4535637.
- Is DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 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 DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mariah Ghant.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,885 (Mariah Ghant, Producing Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $387,976, expenses of $510,134 and total assets of $75,587 at year end.
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