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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2041048

ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS

Tax-exempt · SALEM, OR 97301

Financials

$196K$322K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$195,716$321,943-$126,227$43,560$2,992$40,568
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$140,093
Program service revenue
$46,738
Investment income
$2,478
Net income from sales of inventory
$5,757
Other revenue
$6,407

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$65,000
Other salaries and wages
$62,308
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$153,319
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$30,186
Occupancy
$19,975
Depreciation
$1,803
Program services (functional)
$117,071
Management and general (functional)
$204,797
Fundraising (functional)
$75

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$188,818
Total assets, end of year
$43,560
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,992
Net assets, end of year
$40,568
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,659
Net assets without donor restrictions
$40,568
Gross unrelated business income
$650
Gross receipts
$195,716
Employees
21
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
OR

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA PETERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$65,000
CAROLE ASTLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIFFANY CARSTENSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH BAILEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JACQUE JACOBSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILIO SOLANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
643 UNION ST NE STE 200, SALEM, OR 97301-2510
In care of
% VINCENZO MEDURI
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
TIFFANY CARSTENSEN, 643 UNION ST 200, SALEM, OR 97301
Signed the 990
TIFFANY CARSTENSEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(503) 585-3427
Return prepared by
ALDRICH CPAS AND ADVISORS LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS IS TO ENRICH AND EXPAND THE ARTS EXPERIENCE OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY THROUGH PURPOSEFUL, PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND MULTIFACETED THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES PRODUCED DURING 2023 INCLUDE:DEAR ELIZABETH (PROFESSIONAL MARCH 10-19), COULD YOU HUG A CACTUS? (EDUCATIONAL MAY 5-7), JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL DEC 8-17) OUR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS FOCUS ON OUR VALUES OF EMPLOY. WE PROVIDE CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS THE ABILITY TO GAIN SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AS EXPERTS IN THEIR CRAFTS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE TO EVERYONE IN THE AGE CONTINUUM. OUR EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FOCUS ON CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR PERFORMERS AT EVERY AGE. WITH SPECIFIC SHOWS GEARED TOWARD EACH AGE GROUP, LOCAL YOUTH TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, LEARNING THROUGH THE KINESTHETIC ACT OF PERFORMING MUSICAL THEATRE. THESE STUDENTS COME OUT OF THE PROGRAM WITH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF NOT ONLY THEATRE, BUT ALSO TEAMWORK, COLLABORATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS. THEIR FINAL ASSESSMENT FOR UNDERSTANDING IS BROUGHT INTO A CULMINATION OF PERFORMANCES FOR THEIR PARENTS AND LOVED ONES.
    Expenses $36,683 · revenue $36,969
  • THROUGH ET'S ALL ABILITIES CAMPS, STUDENTS INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND INTERPERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY EXPLORING IMPROVISATION, ROLE PLAY, CHARACTER BUILDING AND SCRIPT WRITING. EACH 90-MINUTE CLASS IS BROKEN INTO FIVE 15-MINUTE SEGMENTS AND COVERS SUCH TOPICS AS 1) MOVEMENT: BEING COMFORTABLE IN MOVEMENT AND OWN PERSONAL SPACE; 2) TEAMWORK: ENSEMBLE BUILDING, WORKING TOGETHER; 3) THEATER: WHAT IS THEATER, WHAT IS THE WORLD OF THEATER; 4) IMPROVISATION, HOW TO IMPROV AND BE A STORYTELLER; 5) ENVIRONMENT: USE OF BODIES IN ESTABLISHED AND DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS; 6) CHARACTER ASSESSMENT; AND 7) ULTIMATELY BUILDING A STORY: TAKING ALL OF THE ELEMENTS LEARNED AND PUTTING THOSE THINGS TOGETHER. IF STUDENTS ARE COMFORTABLE WITH IT, CAMPS CONCLUDE WITH A SMALL, PRIVATE PRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES.CAMPS WILL AGAIN BE LED BY SARAH OLBRANTZ, AN MA CANDIDATE IN DRAMA THERAPY AT ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY IN SEATTLE, WA. OLBRANTZ PLANS CAMPS TO INCLUDE BREAKS, SENSORY SENSITIVE ROOMS, AND A SAFE SPACE TO LEARN, PLAY AND DEVELOP CREATIVE TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS. BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR, ET IS ALSO SEEKING QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY FIELD TO SUPPORT THE CAMPS. ALL ABILITIES CAMP (MARCH 27-31) ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS IS PROUD TO BE THE ONLY PACIFIC NORTHWEST LOCATION FOR BROADWAY DREAMS' SUMMER INTENSIVES, A 6-DAY TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR LOCAL STUDENTS IN ADDITION TO STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. ALL WILL TRAIN IN VOICE, ACTING, AND DANCE WITH 3-4 BROADWAY FACULTY, CULMINATING A PERFORMANCE THAT FEATURES BOTH STUDENTS AND BROADWAY PERFORMERS. LOCAL TECHNICIANS AND TEACHING ARTISTS WILL BE HIRED TO CREATE THE SCENIC, LIGHTING, SOUND, AND ACCOMPANIMENT FOR THE REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES. STUDENTS AND FACULTY COMING IN FROM OUT OF TOWN WILL PATRONIZE OUR LOCAL HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, MAKING THIS EXPERIENCE AN EXTREMELY FRUITFUL ENDEAVOR FOR OUR COMMUNITY. BROADWAY DREAMS (JULY 9)OUR ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN WITHOUT THE PRESSURE OF PERFORMANCE. THIS IS A GREAT WAY FOR STUDENTS TO ATTAIN NEW SKILLS, SHARPEN OLD ONES, OR TRY THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME. IN SMALL GROUPS, STUDENTS CAN GET HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR THEIR FUTURE AS THEATRE ARTISTS. SUMMER CAMPS (AUGUST 14-25)"STUDENT INVESTMENT INTO THE CLASS GOES DIRECTLY BACK TO THEM IN PROVIDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO EDUCATE, INVESTING IN PERFORMANCE RIGHTS, AND THEIR OWN PERSONAL MEMORIES.
    Expenses $80,388 · revenue $9,769

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-2041048
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$43,560
Income (IRS master file)
$195,716

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$195,716$321,943$43,560XML
990December 2022$429,576$332,890$188,818IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 46-2041048).

Questions about ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS

What is the EIN of ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS is 46-2041048.
Is ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS 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 ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS 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 ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names TIFFANY CARSTENSEN.
Who are the officers and directors of ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (JESSICA PETERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ENLIGHTENED THEATRICS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $195,716, expenses of $321,943 and total assets of $43,560 at year end.

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