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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1904829

EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC

Also known as SANCTUARY PLAYERS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MARSHALL, TX 75672

Financials

$22K$32K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$22,159$32,028-$9,869$422–$422
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,154
Investment income
$5

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,100
Occupancy
$504
Printing, publications and postage
$279
Other expenses
$22,145
Program services (functional)
$32,060

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,291
Total assets, end of year
$422
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$422
Cash, savings and investments
$422
Gross receipts
$22,159

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah WhitakerPresident4$0
Preston TaylorVice President24$0
Matt HigginsTreasurer2$0
Glenn BarnhartDirector2$0
David McElhenyDirector2$0
Shielia PhillipsDirector2$0
Ellen TaylorSecretary14$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3235 E LOOP 390 N, MARSHALL, TX 75672-3002
In care of
% SANCTUARY PLAYERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3235 E Loop 390 N, Marshall TX 75672
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Preston Taylor, 3235 E Loop 390 N, Marshall TX 75672
Signed the 990-EZ
Preston Taylor, Vice President
Phone
(925) 497-3915
Return prepared by
Knuckols Duvall Hallum & Co

Mission

East Texas Performing Arts provides arts education and performance opportunities to the underserved and disenfranchised in East Texas. We develop community appreciation for, and participation in drama and musical arts by producing amateur and professional presentations such as plays, musicals, concerts, acting and life skills classes and festivals and provide performing arts education opportunities to the general public.Special emphasis on breaking down cultural and racial barriers, providing children and youth, particularly those with physical, developmental, economic, cognitive, and emotional burdens and limitations, and extended outreach to youth and adults that are part of underserved populations within East Texas. All productions are at no cost to participants.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the year, East Texas Performing Arts produced various performances to provide performing arts education opportunities to the general public.
    Expenses $32,060

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
46-1904829
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$422
Income (IRS master file)
$22,159

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2018
Posted by the IRS
August 13, 2018
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2018

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-EZDecember 2025$22,159$32,028$422XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Preston Taylor
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2014
Officer: Sara Whitaker
December 31, 2014≤ $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 46-1904829).

Questions about EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC is 46-1904829.
Is EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
Are donations to EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Preston Taylor.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,159, expenses of $32,028 and total assets of $422 at year end.

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