Nonprofit · EIN 47-0494912
OMAHA THEATER COMPANY
Tax-exempt · OMAHA, NE 68102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,710,738 | $5,976,322 | -$265,584 | $9,965,226 | $3,135,154 | $6,830,072 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,419,021 | $5,760,544 | -$341,523 | $10,418,389 | $3,322,733 | $7,095,656 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,673,429
- of which government grants
- $336,409
- Program service revenue
- $1,757,490
- Investment income
- $176,166
- Royalties
- $4,000
- Net rental income
- $105,557
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,687
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,004
- Other revenue
- $103,653
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $325,915
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,138,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,998,843
- Professional fundraising fees
- $100,424
- Accounting fees
- $29,333
- Occupancy
- $230,085
- Travel
- $106,561
- Depreciation
- $578,215
- Program services (functional)
- $4,811,321
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,004,801
- Fundraising (functional)
- $160,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,418,389
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,965,226
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,135,154
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,830,072
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,438,411
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,386,845
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,727,650
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,102,422
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,236
- Gross receipts
- $5,783,448
- Employees
- 156
- Volunteers
- 225
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WALKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $102,339 | $19,619 |
| MATT GUTSCHICK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,829 | $10,039 |
| JANELLE KUPKA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 32 | $71,535 | $21,523 |
| TROY ROMERO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LOOPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY JUNGE HOSKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SMITHBERG | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRI MELVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN ERECKSON | VP OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARANDA ADAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MACHOLMES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KANYON CHISM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TINIUS | FACILITY COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA SWANSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PETERSEN | PRODUCTION/EDUCATION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIE BARTHOLOMEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GENNEAN SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEVIN OWENS | VICE PRESIDENT MARK/DEV Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORA WISNESKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL STOTT | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEAU JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY RYAN | FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALFREDO PEREZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE WALKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,284 | $18,557 |
| MATT GUTSCHICK | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,857 | $9,780 |
| JANELLE KUPKA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 32 | $70,289 | $20,125 |
| MICHELLE SMITHBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN ERECKSON | VP OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL TRANISI | VP OF MARKETING/DEVELOPMEN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY ROMERO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PETERSEN | PRODUCTION/EDUCATION Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STOTT | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RYAN | FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KERRY-ANN ESCAYG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIE BARTHOLOMEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARANDA ADAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MACHOLMES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRI MELVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KANYON CHISM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNEAN SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SOWINSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN HORN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA SWANSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TINIUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIVYAPRAKASH MODI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORA WISNESKI | PRESIDENT - ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WELLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2001 FARNAM ST, OMAHA, NE 68102-1216
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULIE WALKER, 2001 FARNAM STREET, OMAHA, NE 68102
- Signed the 990
- JULIE WALKER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 345-4849
- Website
- WWW.ROSETHEATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND COMPANY PC
Mission
TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THEATER, FIND THEIR VOICES, AND ENRICH THEIR COMMUNITIES. THEATER IS UTILIZED AS A TOOL IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROVIDE FORMAL EDUCATION IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- PRODUCTION - THE THEATER STRIVES TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO A MIX OF BOTH TRADITIONAL FAVORITES AND GROUND-BREAKING ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS. PRODUCTIONS ARE SELECTED TO APPEAL TO A WIDE RANGE OF TASTES, AGES, AND ABILITIES. THE 24-25 SEASON INCLUDED 8 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS 1 PRODUCTION TARGETED TOWARDS VERY YOUNG AUDIENCES WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES. PRODUCTION ATTENDANCE FOR ALL 9 SHOWS TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 85,000.Expenses $2,177,196 · revenue $514,130
- EDUCATION - THE OMAHA THEATER COMPANY WAS ONE OF THE FIRST IN OMAHA TO OFFER CLASSES IN THE THEATER ARTS, AND TODAY, STANDS AS A LEADING PROGRAM AND TRAINING GROUND FOR YOUNG ARTISTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THEATER. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES THREE MAIN AREAS. FIELD TRIPS, TOURS AND WORKSHOPS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ATTEND SHOWS OR WORKSHOPS OR HAVE TOURING SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS PRESENTED A THEIR SCHOOLS. THE THEATER WORKS WITH OVER 70 AREA SCHOOLS AND SERVES MORE THAN 35,000 STUDENTS EVERY YEAR. DRAMA EDUCATION - DRAMA CLASSES PROMOTE CREATIVITY AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN ENVIRONMENT TO EXPLORE THEIR TALENT AND IMAGINATION. IN DRAMA CLASSES, YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR BODIES TO TELL AS STORY, USE THEIR VOICE, AND HOW TO STRETCH THEIR IMAGINATION. CLASSES INCLUDE ACTING, DIRECTING, PLAYWRITING, IMPROV, STAGECRAFT, PUPPETRY, FILMMAKING, AND MORE. BROADWAY - BROADWAY AT THE ROSE IS A COMPLETE MUSICAL THEATER, VOICE, ACTING AND DANCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PERFORM. IN BROADWAY CLASSES, YOUNG PEOPLE HONE THEIR SKILLS AND PREPARE TO TAKE THE STAGE AT SCHOOL, IN COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS, AND EVEN ON THE ROSE MAINSTAGE.Expenses $2,329,275 · revenue $1,243,360
- OUTREACH - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, THE OMAHA THEATER COMPANY'S OUTREACH PROGRAM, MAKES THEATER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO OMAHA AREA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE NOT TRADITIONALLY HAD ACCESS TO THE THEATER ARTS.Expenses $304,850
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0494912
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,965,226
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,783,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $5,710,738 | $5,976,322 | $9,965,226 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $5,419,021 | $5,760,544 | $10,418,389 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $4,382,770 | $5,444,173 | $9,928,833 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 47-0494912).
Questions about OMAHA THEATER COMPANY
- What is the EIN of OMAHA THEATER COMPANY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OMAHA THEATER COMPANY is 47-0494912.
- Is OMAHA THEATER COMPANY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to OMAHA THEATER COMPANY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OMAHA THEATER COMPANY 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 OMAHA THEATER COMPANY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OMAHA THEATER COMPANY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OMAHA THEATER COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names JULIE WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OMAHA THEATER COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,339 (JULIE WALKER, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OMAHA THEATER COMPANY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,710,738, expenses of $5,976,322 and total assets of $9,965,226 at year end.
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