Nonprofit · EIN 47-2994571
LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER
Tax-exempt · HILTON HEAD, SC 29926
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $526,628 | $472,631 | $53,997 | $340,496 | $40,075 | $300,421 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $494,412 | $506,991 | -$12,579 | $281,552 | $35,128 | $246,424 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $343,526
- of which government grants
- $55,000
- Program service revenue
- $166,446
- Investment income
- $11,985
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,671
- Other revenue
- $4,671
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $133,847
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $209,612
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,900
- Occupancy
- $54,437
- Travel
- $30,288
- Depreciation
- $2,553
- Program services (functional)
- $375,348
- Management and general (functional)
- $86,762
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,521
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $281,552
- Total assets, end of year
- $340,496
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,075
- Net assets, end of year
- $300,421
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,049
- Publicly traded securities
- $199,276
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $300,421
- Gross receipts
- $526,628
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE WHITE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,250 |
| MYLA LERNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CATHY NAIRNE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURI MITCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE MCKEE SILVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE MAGUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM RIDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLORIA HOLMES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE MCKELVEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WHITEHURST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLIN COLLINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE WHITE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $63,625 |
| MYLA LERNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CATHY NAIRNE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURI MITCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE MCKEE SILVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE MAGUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RANDIE WOLFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM RIDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES RUSS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLORIA HOLMES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE MCKELVEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WHITEHURST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 46 EDGEWOOD DR, HILTON HEAD, SC 29926-6703
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BLAKE WHITE, 32 OFFICE PARK ROAD SUITE 102, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928
- Signed the 990
- BLAKE WHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 715-6676
- Website
- WWW.LEANENSEMBLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CAREY & COMPANY PA
Mission
LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER EMBRACES THEATER'S VIBRANT RELEVANCE THROUGH DIVERSE, ENSEMBLE BASED PROGRAMMING WHICH COMPELS THOUGHT, SPARKS EMOTION AND INSPIRES DIALOGUE.
Program accomplishments
- LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER IS A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS BASED COMPANY FOUNDED IN 2015. IN THE 2024/2025 SEASON THE THEATER PRODUCED 5 PLAYS. IN ADDITION, THE THEATER PROVIDED EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE SEASON, WHICH WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.Expenses $375,348
- LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER IS A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS BASED COMPANY FOUNDED IN 2015. IN THE 2024/2025 SEASON THE THEATER PRODUCED 5 PLAYS. IN ADDITION, THE THEATER PROVIDED EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE SEASON, WHICH WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2994571
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $340,496
- Income (IRS master file)
- $526,628
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $526,628 | $472,631 | $340,496 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $494,412 | $506,991 | $281,552 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $454,382 | $445,833 | $296,909 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 47-2994571).
Questions about LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER
- What is the EIN of LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER is 47-2994571.
- Is LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER 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 LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER 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 LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER 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 LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BLAKE WHITE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,250 (BLAKE WHITE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $526,628, expenses of $472,631 and total assets of $340,496 at year end.
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