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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5027713

SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE

Tax-exempt · LITCHFIELD PK, AZ 85340

Financials

$175K$165K2023$196K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$196,352$174,297$22,055$85,154$2,783$82,371
June 30, 2024990-EZ$174,522$165,103$9,419$61,748$1,432$60,316
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,838
of which government grants
$6,150
Program service revenue
$176,697
Investment income
-$163
Net gain from sales of assets
-$163
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,980
Other revenue
$3,980

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,221
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,245
Other salaries and wages
$82,477
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$95,189
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,663
Occupancy
$3,918
Depreciation
$4,491
Program services (functional)
$167,749
Management and general (functional)
$6,548

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,748
Total assets, end of year
$85,154
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,783
Net assets, end of year
$82,371
Land, buildings and equipment
$33,571
Gross receipts
$201,738
Employees
11
Volunteers
90
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
AZ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERICA LIZOTTEBOARD MEMBER, INSTRUCTOR
Trustee or director
8$4,245
CASEY GREGORYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PHILLIP OSTERHOLTBOARD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
REBECCA LUEDEMANNBOARD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN RICHARDSONBOARD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA LYNNBOARD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
C ELIZABETH SEUFERTBOARD TREASURER/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
23$0
CHRISTOPHER SEUFERTBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAURA WEISENSEEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEBRA HIATTBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA HIATTBOARD PRESIDENT2$0
LAURA WEISENSEEBOARD VICE PRESIDENT3$0
CHRISTOPHER SEUFERTBOARD SECRETARY1$0
C ELIZABETH SEUFERTBOARD TREASURER/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR20$0
JESSICA LYNNBOARD DIRECTOR3$0
SUSAN RICHARDSONBOARD DIRECTOR1$0
REBECCA LUEDEMANNBOARD DIRECTOR2$0
PHILLIP OSTERHOLTBOARD DIRECTOR3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5115 N DYSART RD STE 202 PMB 189, LITCHFIELD PK, AZ 85340-3036
In care of
% MELISSA HAHNE
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
540 N Bullard Ave Suite 15, Goodyear AZ 85338
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
C Elizabeth Seufert, 5115 N Dysart Road PMB 202-189, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Melissa Hahne, 16892 W Jackson Street, Goodyear AZ 85338
Signed the 990
C Elizabeth Seufert, Treasurer
Phone
(623) 250-6366

Mission

TO ENRICH, INSPIRE, AND UPLIFT LIVES THROUGH CLASSICAL DANCE EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE. SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE BELIEVES THE WEST VALLEY OF PHOENIX DESERVES A STRONG AND VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY WITH QUALITY BALLET PERFORMANCES THAT ENTERTAIN THE COMMUNITY AND AID DANCERS' DREAMS IN THE ARTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BALLET PERFORMANCES CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY. THE COMPANY PRESENTED 8 PERFORMANCES WITH ABOUT 2,178 ATTENDEES.
    Expenses $68,011 · grants $10,221 · revenue $64,911
  • THE SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE IS A CLASSICAL BALLET SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES TRAINING TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN, BOTH PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND RECREATIONAL. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE SCHOOL HELD OVER 890 CLASSES AND SERVED OVER 180 STUDENTS. DANCERS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE GUEST ARTISTS IN THE COMPANY'S BALLET PRODUCTIONS, AT A YEAR END STUDENT SHOWCASE, AND VARIOUS OUTREACH EVENTS.
    Expenses $99,738 · grants $12,000 · revenue $111,786

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5027713
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$85,154
Income (IRS master file)
$201,738

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$196,352$174,297$85,154IRS
990-EZJune 2024$174,522$165,103$61,748XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Melissa Hahne
March 31, 2016≤ $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 47-5027713).

Questions about SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE

What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE is 47-5027713.
Is SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE 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 SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE 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 SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE 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 SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names C Elizabeth Seufert.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,245 (ERICA LIZOTTE, BOARD MEMBER, INSTRUCTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHWEST BALLET THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $196,352, expenses of $174,297 and total assets of $85,154 at year end.

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