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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1034745

DANDYLYON DRAMA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LK FOREST PK, WA 98155

Financials

$206K$203K2023$271K$213K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DANDYLYON DRAMA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$270,890$212,938$57,952$121,563$2,569$118,994
June 30, 2024990$205,579$203,436$2,143$66,847$2,945$63,902
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$81,990
of which government grants
$37,400
Program service revenue
$189,979
Investment income
$248
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,327
Other revenue
-$1,327

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,099
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,697
Other salaries and wages
$72,625
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$132,323
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,675
Program services (functional)
$100,736
Management and general (functional)
$111,422
Fundraising (functional)
$780

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$66,847
Total assets, end of year
$121,563
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,569
Net assets, end of year
$118,994
Net assets without donor restrictions
$118,994
Gross unrelated business income
$248
Gross receipts
$290,211
Employees
27
Volunteers
120
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
WA

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
Melanie LyonsArtistic Director20$44,635
Hannah BlackburnManaging Director10$15,866
Josh ZiliakBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Taira Shimbashi OrtegaBoard Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Elaine WomackBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Preston MooreBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Aimee Anthony SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marti LoutherBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
David SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melanie LyonsArtistic Director13$31,973
Josh ZiliakBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Taira Shimbashi OrtegaBoard Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jennifer BreezeBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Elaine WomackBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Preston MooreBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Aimee SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marti LoutherBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
David SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17533 47TH AVE NE, LK FOREST PK, WA 98155-4303
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
17533 47th Avenue NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Kim Ositis, 17533 47th Avenue NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155
Signed the 990
Preston Moore, Treasurer
Phone
(206) 618-1719
Return prepared by
Elite Accounting And Financial Servs Inc

Mission

Dandylyon Dramas mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Summer Camps: Dandylyon provides full and half-day theater camps throughout the summer in partnership with community organizations like the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College. In our 2024-25 season, 212 students took part in our summer camps and about 410 audience members attended their final showcases.$3,974 in scholarships (12 total) were awarded, consistent work was provided to our team of teaching artists, and volunteer teaching opportunities were provided for high school and college-age students.
    Expenses $39,464 · grants $3,974 · revenue $75,425
  • Productions (Performers Program): In our 2024-25 season, Dandylyon produced 5 full junior theatrical productions through our Performers Program. These productions were either in partnership with local schools or produced as independent community productions. This season, 177 students took part in our Performers Program and about 3340 audience members attended the final performances. $250 in scholarships (2 total) were awarded and Dandylyon was able to provide 3 teaching artists residencies so that they had consistent work with us all year.
    Expenses $35,850 · grants $250 · revenue $51,130
  • Drama Classes (Creators Program): Throughout the school year, Dandylyon offers both afterschool enrichment programs to students in grades K-12 and theatre classes to adults with disabilities. These classes were offered in partnership with 11 local schools and community partners like Shoreline Community College and Friendship Adventures. With a total of 25 classes, enrollment for young students came to 284 and 59 for adults with disabilities. To overcome barriers to participation, we provided $3875.35 in scholarships (21 total) and worked with the DDA/DSHS to assist students with their respite funding to attend our programs.
    Expenses $25,422 · grants $3,875 · revenue $62,109

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1034745
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
2017
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$93,057
Income (IRS master file)
$311,910

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
July 8, 2017
Reinstated
Effective June 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
990June 2025$270,890$212,938$121,563IRS
990June 2024$205,579$203,436$66,847XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Kim Ositis
June 30, 2017≤ $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 46-1034745).

Questions about DANDYLYON DRAMA

What is the EIN of DANDYLYON DRAMA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DANDYLYON DRAMA is 46-1034745.
Is DANDYLYON DRAMA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2017.
Are donations to DANDYLYON DRAMA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DANDYLYON DRAMA 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 DANDYLYON DRAMA 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 DANDYLYON DRAMA 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 DANDYLYON DRAMA?
The 990-N for 2016 names Kim Ositis.
Who are the officers and directors of DANDYLYON DRAMA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,635 (Melanie Lyons, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does DANDYLYON DRAMA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $270,890, expenses of $212,938 and total assets of $121,563 at year end.

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