Nonprofit · EIN 42-1743078
WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30346
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,644,155 | $22,044,148 | $600,007 | $65,225,375 | $49,394,079 | $15,831,296 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,537,615 | $21,200,093 | -$662,478 | $65,135,503 | $49,485,069 | $15,650,434 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $22,443,534 | $21,789,054 | $654,480 | $67,179,785 | $50,936,535 | $16,243,250 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $249,679
- Program service revenue
- $22,223,804
- Investment income
- $170,672
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,126
- Depreciation
- $2,676,916
- Program services (functional)
- $21,409,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $634,154
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,135,503
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,225,375
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,394,079
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,831,296
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $54,653,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,831,296
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,419,809
- Gross receipts
- $22,644,155
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN WATSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $778,177 | $125,472 |
| CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN | EXECUTIVE VP & CFO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $481,964 | $16,715 |
| REBECCA ALBRECHT MACKIE | EXECUTIVE VP&COO(RESIGNED 7/31/23) Former | 0 | $0 | $356,900 | $0 |
| BRANDON BERGER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MAURIN | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PATTAROZZI | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMA GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOERNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BOYSIE BOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BOUILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GEORGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAY STREAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY COAXUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN WATSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $725,090 | $102,323 |
| REBECCA ALBRECHT MACKIE | EXECUTIVE VP & COO (RESIGNED 7/31/23) Former | 0 | $0 | $511,776 | $37,066 |
| CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $374,411 | $15,515 |
| DEROME S PROCTOR | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,399 | $0 | $13,054 |
| BRANDON BERGER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MAURIN | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PATTAROZZI | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMA GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOERNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BOYSIE BOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BOUILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GEORGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN WATSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $686,193 | $102,148 |
| REBECCA MACKIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $447,539 | $61,915 |
| GORDON H NICK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $297,000 | $35 |
| DERMON S PROCTOR | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 64 | $109,388 | $0 | $11,057 |
| BRANDON BERGER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MAURIN | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH PATTAROZZI | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMA GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KOERNER | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MERRICK | CO-SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BOYSIE BOLLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BOUILLION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GEORGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 RAVINIA DR STE 1600, ATLANTA, GA 30346-2109
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN WATSON, 945 MAGAZINE STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
- Signed the 990
- CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CFO
- Phone
- (504) 528-1944
- Return prepared by
- LAPORTE APAC
Mission
THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND IT SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM, INC. INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE ON OR ADJACENT TO THE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) CAMPUS OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM A THEATRE, HOTEL, CONFERENCE CENTER, AND/OR A U.S.O. THEMED CANTEEN AND RESTAURANT.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE ITS OPENING IN OCTOBER 2019, THE HIGGINS HAS SUPPORTED THE MUSEUM'S NONPROFIT MISSION IN A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT WAYS AND REMAINS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH. SPECIFICALLY, THE HIGGINS PROVIDES SPACE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S EXPANDING SLATE OF VISITOR ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; SERVES THE MUSEUM'S NATIONAL VISITORS - 87% WHO COME FROM OUT OF STATE - WITH ON CAMPUS LODGING TO FIT THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AND SCHEDULES; ENSURES AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AT DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR MUSEUM DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, AND CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS YEAR-ROUND; CREATES NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITS AND SHARE ITS COLLECTION; AND RAISES ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SOME NOTABLE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HOSTED AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:ROSIE THE RIVETERS' SOARING VALORIN MARCH 2025, IN CELEBRATION OF THE ANNUAL ROSIE THE RIVETER DAY, THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION BROUGHT 18 ROSIE THE RIVETERS ON A SOARING VALOR TRIP TO THE HIGGINS HOTEL AND THE MUSEUM. THE GROUP WAS ACCOMPANIED BY LOCAL STUDENTS FROM THE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART, WHO HAD THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRSTHAND FROM THESE INSPIRING WOMEN. TOGETHER, THEY ENJOYED MEALS AND EVENTS IN THE NEWLY REOPENED ROSIE'S ON THE ROOF AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL. THE RIVETERS WERE HONORED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING WORLD WAR II, AND THE SETTING PROVIDED A PERFECT BLEND OF HISTORICAL HOMAGE AND MODERN COMFORT.EXPERIENCE THE VICTORY INBOUND TOURSTHE HIGGINS HOTEL HOSTED FIVE CUSTOM-CURATED TOURS TO NEW ORLEANS INCLUDING FOUR NIGHTS AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL, MEALS THROUGHOUT, PRIVATE DINNERS AND RECEPTIONS, EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM, AND CONVERSATIONS WITH HISTORIANS AND CURATORS. HISTORIAN HAPPY HOURS ARE NOW SCHEDULED TO COINCIDE WITH ALL EXPERIENCE THE VICTORY TOURS, PROVIDING TOUR GUESTS AND ANY OTHER PATRONS WITH ENRICHING CONVERSATIONS AND HISTORICAL INSIGHTS IN A RELAXED SETTING.SUPER BOWL LIXIN FEBRUARY2025, SUPER BOWL LIX ATTRACTED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO NEW ORLEANS, LEADING TO A SOLD-OUT HIGGINS HOTEL. PARTS OF THE HOTEL WERE TRANSFORMED INTO EXCLUSIVE SPACES FOR CLIENTS YET RETAINED ITS DISTINCTIVE WORLD WAR II THEME. AMONG THE ESTEEMED CLIENTS WERE NOTABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ESPN, LOUISIANA STATE POLICE, LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENTERGY, AND LOWE'S, THE LATTER RECOGNIZED FOR ITS LEADERSHIP IN HIRING VETERANS. THE HIGGINS HOTEL'S UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE PROVIDED AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, SEAMLESSLY BLENDING HISTORICAL NARRATIVES WITH MODERN CONVENIENCE, THUS ENHANCING THE OVERALL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SUPER BOWL ATTENDEES. MANY OF THESE GROUPS ALSO INCLUDED MUSEUM TICKETS AND PRIVATE EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM AND THE HOTEL. THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND, THE VICTORY BELLES MADE SPECIAL APPEARANCES AT VARIOUS EVENTS AT THE HIGGINS, DELIGHTING GUESTS WITHTHEIR PERFORMANCES AND ADDING TO THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE.OTHER NOTABLE GROUPS:IN ADDITION TO HOSTING SUPER BOWL AND MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY, THE HIGGINS HOTEL WAS DELIGHTED TO WELCOME 7 WWII VETERANS, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WHO TRAVELED WITH THE FOREVER YOUNG VETERANS ORGANIZATION FOR A SPECIAL CURATED VISIT TO THE MUSEUM. LATER IN THE MONTH, THE LEADING NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND BANDING ORGANIZATION, MOORE, HOSTED THEIR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AT HIGGINS AND THE MUSEUM. OTHER NOTABLE GROUPS THAT STAYED AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL AND ALSO ENJOYED TIME AT THE MUSEUM INCLUDE THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ANNUAL COAST GUARD FOUNDATION GALA. IN ADDITION, THE MARINE FORCES RESERVE, LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD, AND THE US NAVY HOSTED WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING AT HIGGINS. MEMBERS OF TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ALSO STAYED AT THE HIGGINS. THE HOTEL ALSO HOSTED THE 1977 USNA "7TH COMPANY SEADOGS" REUNION.THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORLD WAR THE JENNY CRAIG INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR & DEMOCRACY EXECUTED THE 18TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORLD WAR II IN THE MADLYN AND PAUL HILLIARD CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL ON NOVEMBER 21-23, 2025. THE SOLD-OUT CONFERENCE INCLUDED ACADEMICS, HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS AND VETERANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH 352 IN PERSON ATTENDEES, 36,168 LIVE VIRTUAL VIEWS AND 194,660 ON DEMAND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.THE EVENT FEATURED TOP SCHOLARS, AUTHORS AND HISTORIANS AND VETERANS DISCUSSING PIVOTAL WWII TOPICS THROUGH EXPERT PANELS, Q&A SESSIONS, BOOK SIGNINGS AND RECEPTIONS.Expenses $21,409,994 · revenue $15,803,995
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1743078
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,225,375
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,644,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,644,155 | $22,044,148 | $65,225,375 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,537,615 | $21,200,093 | $65,135,503 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,443,534 | $21,789,054 | $67,179,785 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $20,417,556 | $17,912,388 | $73,912,581 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 42-1743078).
Questions about WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC is 42-1743078.
- Is WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WORLD WAR II 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 WORLD WAR II 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 WORLD WAR II 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 WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,644,155, expenses of $22,044,148 and total assets of $65,225,375 at year end.
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