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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1054613

KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

Financials

$529K$455K2023$793K$506K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$792,740$506,305$286,435$643,069$19,017$624,052
December 31, 2023990$529,114$455,053$74,061$357,081$19,464$337,617
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$457,258
Program service revenue
$335,482
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,000
Other salaries and wages
$171,810
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$250,802
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,402
Occupancy
$75,411
Program services (functional)
$421,136
Management and general (functional)
$49,399
Fundraising (functional)
$35,770

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$357,081
Total assets, end of year
$643,069
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,017
Net assets, end of year
$624,052
Net assets without donor restrictions
$622,527
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,525
Gross receipts
$792,740
Employees
5
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
TN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sien MoonManaging Director
Key employee
40$64,000
Sterling HentonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Darrell DebuskDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jen MoonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kelly SegarsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Barron KennedyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Janice BransonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daniel TannerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barron KennedyPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
Janice BransonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Greg CraneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kelly SegarsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Darrell DebuskDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sterling HentonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jen MoonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CA LongSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
109 E CHURCHWELL AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-5418
In care of
% BARRON KENNEDY
Signed the 990
BARRON KENNEDY, President
Phone
(865) 208-3677
Return prepared by
Woodall Group LLC

Mission

Knoxville Childrens Theatre, Inc. produces meaningful theatrical productions for children and families and serves the community through outreach and educational programs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Knoxville Childrens Theatre, an education-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a local theatre company producing professional plays for children, by children. KCT is committed to providing children opportunities to acquire and hone skills that enhance creative thinking, public speaking, project management, personal responsibility, leadership, and team work. All of these opportunities occur in a creative outlet where imagination thrives, self-esteem develops, and students learn the many life lessons that creative dramatics can teach. We Believe: -We believe that theatrical arts are for everyone, so we have established a diverse organization where any child can participate in a production at no cost. -We believe that our community benefits from quality theatre, so we are committed to superior productions and professional instruction. -We believe that theatre teaches vital life skills, so we provide an environment where children improve public speaking, develop self-confidence, practice teamwork, build a strong work ethic, become problem solvers and future leaders. -We believe that childrens theatre is fun So we nurture its energy and excitement into a lifelong love for the performing arts. During 2024, KCT was able to successfully plan and perform a total of 10 shows throughout the year. The participation in and attendance of the shows has been strong and continues to increase.
    Expenses $284,032 · revenue $202,333
  • KCT also provides an academy focused developing young people from ages 4 through 18. Classes are taught by professional theatre artists and are designed to be small in size to allow for individual and group instruction. During 2024, KCT offered a wide range of classes with a total of more than 500 participants. Participation in the academy continues to increase. Scholarships are provided for families in the community who may not be able to afford academy tuition.
    Expenses $137,104 · revenue $124,917

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1054613
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$643,069
Income (IRS master file)
$792,740

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2015
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2021

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
990December 2024$792,740$506,305$643,069XML
990December 2023$529,114$455,053$357,081XML
990December 2022$456,590$427,832$269,225IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 46-1054613).

Questions about KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC is 46-1054613.
Is KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
Are donations to KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOXVILLE 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 KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,000 (Sien Moon, Managing Director).
How much revenue does KNOXVILLE CHILDRENS THEATRE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $792,740, expenses of $506,305 and total assets of $643,069 at year end.

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