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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1267292

MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AUSTIN, MN 55912

Financials

$220K$193K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$220,292$193,209$27,083$25,808$59,108-$33,300
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,445
of which government grants
$10,000
Program service revenue
$7,259
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$168,038
Other revenue
$173,588

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$67,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$72,540
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,000
Occupancy
$44,257
Program services (functional)
$70,145
Management and general (functional)
$122,266
Fundraising (functional)
$798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,435
Total assets, end of year
$25,808
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,108
Net assets, end of year
-$33,300
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$33,300
Gross receipts
$220,292
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1976
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angie PerryExecutive Director & Treasurer
Officer, Key employee
45$60,000
Kristy GerberCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lydia ViltCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Rachel FlemmingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Kim PotterChair of Education and Programming
Trustee or director
10$0
Ryan FlandersBoard Member - Education Committee
Trustee or director
5$0
Becca CouchCostume Committee
Trustee or director
5$0
Patrianna ScalesBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Brie BednarBoard Member - Finance Committee
Trustee or director
5$0
Kim SchiesserSecond Act Committee Chair
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
204 1ST AVE NW, AUSTIN, MN 55912-3144
In care of
% STEPHANIE KASEL
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
211 1ST ST SE, AUSTIN MN 55912
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Matchbox Children's Theatre INC, 201 1st Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Jennifer Wiebrand, 211 1ST ST SE, AUSTIN MN 55912
Signed the 990
Joshua Whalen, Executive Director

Mission

Matchbox Children's Theatre sparks imagination by presenting quality children's theatre, providing theatre education, and supporting community arts outreach for youth and families.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Matchbox Children's Theatre produced live theatrical performances for children, youth, families, and the community while providing educational and performance opportunities for young actors, technicians, and volunteers
    Expenses $30,000 · revenue $16,000
  • Matchbox Children's Theatre provided theatre education, youth workshops, camps, drama troupe activities, and arts enrichment opportunities that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and performance skills development for children and youth.
    Expenses $15,145 · revenue $5,000
  • The Second Act Thrift Shop supported Matchbox Children's Theatre's exempt purpose by generating funding for children's theatre and arts education programs while also providing affordable goods, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach services to local families and individuals.
    Expenses $25,000 · revenue $168,038

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 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
41-1267292
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,808
Income (IRS master file)
$220,292

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2024
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$220,292$193,209$25,808IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Jennifer Wiebrand
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 41-1267292).

Questions about MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC is 41-1267292.
Is MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
Are donations to MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MATCHBOX CHILDRENS 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 MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC 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 MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Matchbox Children's Theatre INC.
Who are the officers and directors of MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Angie Perry, Executive Director & Treasurer).
How much revenue does MATCHBOX CHILDRENS THEATRE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $220,292, expenses of $193,209 and total assets of $25,808 at year end.

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