Nonprofit · EIN 37-1290991
EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · EAST PEORIA, IL 61611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $199,684 | $209,883 | -$10,199 | $288,651 | $14,281 | $274,370 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $222,223 | $214,175 | $8,048 | $285,262 | $693 | $284,569 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $249,751 | $174,989 | $74,762 | $276,911 | $390 | $276,521 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $71,889
- of which government grants
- $19,260
- Program service revenue
- $120,595
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $7,200
- Other revenue
- $7,200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,062
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,590
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $112,751
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $711
- Accounting fees
- $7,729
- Occupancy
- $5,304
- Travel
- $437
- Depreciation
- $329
- Program services (functional)
- $198,048
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,363
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $285,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $288,651
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,281
- Net assets, end of year
- $274,370
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $274,370
- Gross receipts
- $199,684
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cordle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Craig Weigle | President / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Damon Hackett | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Erin Glover | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Kahl | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Joe Driscoll | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Paul Whittington | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Darcy Brown | Box Office Manager Key employee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cordle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Matthew Nitsch | Assistant Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Craig Weigle | President / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Marjorie Greuter | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Ginny Friedrich | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Erin Glover | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Steve Matheny | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| John Kahl | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Ryan Beck | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Darcy Brown | Box Office Manager Key employee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cordle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Matthew Nitsch | Assistant Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Craig Weigle | President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Marjorie Grueter | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Ginny Friedrich | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Chance Barlow | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| Steve Matheny | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| John Kahl | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Ryan Beck | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 VETERANS DR, EAST PEORIA, IL 61611-2796
- In care of
- % GINNY FRIEDRICH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Steven T Cordle, 140 Tanglewood Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611
- Signed the 990
- Steven T Cordle, Executive Director
- Phone
- (309) 264-8339
- Website
- www.eastlighttheatre.com
- Return prepared by
- Brooks Accounting & Tax Service Inc
Mission
Providing the dramatic arts by delivering performances of the highest theatrical quality
Program accomplishments
- The production of dramatic performances and the development of young performers.Expenses $198,048 · revenue $120,595
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
- 37-1290991
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $288,651
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,684
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $199,684 | $209,883 | $288,651 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $222,223 | $214,175 | $285,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $249,751 | $174,989 | $276,911 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $161,635 | $138,412 | $256,897 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 37-1290991).
Questions about EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC is 37-1290991.
- Is EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTLIGHT THEATRE 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 EASTLIGHT THEATRE 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 EASTLIGHT THEATRE 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 EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Steven T Cordle.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EASTLIGHT THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,684, expenses of $209,883 and total assets of $288,651 at year end.
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