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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2799213

DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ASHEVILLE, NC 28804

Financials

$110K$107K2022$72K$56K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$72,121$55,522$16,599$63,184$5,429$57,755
June 30, 2023990-EZ$110,019$107,220$2,799$38,718$4,008$34,710
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,741
Program service revenue
$4,345
Investment income
$7
Net income from sales of inventory
$28

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,930
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,664
Occupancy
$4,664
Other expenses
$42,194
Program services (functional)
$40,802

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$41,672
Total assets, end of year
$63,184
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,429
Net assets, end of year
$57,755
Cash, savings and investments
$62,304
Gross receipts
$72,149

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James AbbottCompany Manager10$5,530
Stephanie Hickling BeckmanManaging Artistic Director40$2,400
Zakiya Bell-RogersBoard Chair20$0
Ashley ArringtonBoard Member10$0
Meg Hale-BruntonBoard Member10$0
Jo JamisonBoard Member10$0
Leonard JonesBoard Member10$0
Sona MerlinBoard Member10$0
Karen TeelBoard Member10$0
Ashanti TernoirBoard member10$0
Trish HicklingBoard Vice Chair20$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephanie Hickling BeckmanManaging Artistic Director40$3,600
James AbbottCompany Manager10$3,347
Bsrbara BowersBoad Chair20$0
Trish Hickling BeckmanBoard Vice Chair20$0
Zakiya Bell-RogersTreasurer20$0
Ashley ArringtonBoard Member10$0
Meg Hale-BruntonBoard Member10$0
Sona MerlinBoard Member10$0
Karen TeelBoard Member10$0
Ashanti TernoirBoard Member10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 TREY BOURNE DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-8819
In care of
% JAMES ABBOTT
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
25 Trey Bourne Dr, Asheville NC 28804
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Stephanie Hickling Beckman, 25 Trey Bourne Dr, Asheville NC 28804
Signed the 990-EZ
JAMES ABBOTT, Company Manager
Return prepared by
Jamie Matthews CPA

Mission

Produce theatrical works that challenge

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Produced 2 theatrical works: Production: Tired, Performances: 1 Attendance: 212Production: 369 Short Play and Monologue Festival Part 4, Performances: 10 Attendance: 257
    Expenses $40,802

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

IRS record

EIN
45-2799213
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
2017
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$63,184
Income (IRS master file)
$72,149

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
August 16, 2017
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

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
990-EZJune 2025$72,121$55,522$63,184XML
990-EZJune 2023$110,019$107,220$38,718XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
December 31, 2018≤ $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 45-2799213).

Questions about DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE

What is the EIN of DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE is 45-2799213.
Is DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 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 DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE 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 DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE?
The 990-N for 2021 names Stephanie Hickling Beckman.
Who are the officers and directors of DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,530 (James Abbott, Company Manager).
How much revenue does DIFFERENT STROKES PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,121, expenses of $55,522 and total assets of $63,184 at year end.

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