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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1232428

FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223

Financials

$859K$992K2023$866K$848K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$866,185$847,660$18,525$344,046$152,471$191,575
July 31, 2024990$858,743$991,744-$133,001$311,734$140,362$171,372
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$136,078
Program service revenue
$713,490
Investment income
$6,199
Net rental income
$1,040
Net income from fundraising events
$9,378
Other revenue
$10,418

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,667
Other salaries and wages
$329,164
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$405,314
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,760
Occupancy
$226,300
Travel
$24
Program services (functional)
$667,845
Management and general (functional)
$179,815

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$311,734
Total assets, end of year
$344,046
Total liabilities, end of year
$152,471
Net assets, end of year
$191,575
Net assets without donor restrictions
$191,575
Gross receipts
$916,331
Employees
77
Volunteers
374
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
KS

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John GolsonExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$44,935
Jackie EhlerCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Amy GirardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adriane FalcoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Scott HeffnerBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Andie TindleBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Tracey RadinovicBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Kim MansonBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia Urschel-LiggettBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle WoodVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Krystal RobinsonBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
Chad PollardBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John GolsonExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$91,416
Emily LopezBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Ellen BrethPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Annette ChotiBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
LeeAnn CureTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Laura Beth LeRoyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
John BurnsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia Urschel-LiggettBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle WoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Krystal RobinsonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melissa WoodsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6800 W 153RD ST STE A, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223-3119
In care of
% BECKY TALKEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jackie Ehler, 6800 W 153RD ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Signed the 990
Jackie Ehler, CHAIR
Phone
(913) 681-3318
Return prepared by
MCAULEY & CRANDALL

Mission

First Act Theatre Arts is a Kansas City-area nonprofit organization that encourages excellence in the theatrical arts, fostering character and community building through training, performance, and fellowship in a faith-based environment.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Musical Theater Productions
    Expenses $501,307 · revenue $399,519
  • Musical Theater Classes
    Expenses $166,538 · revenue $313,971

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1232428
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
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$344,046
Income (IRS master file)
$916,331

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
October 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective October 15, 2012

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
990July 2025$866,185$847,660$344,046XML
990July 2024$858,743$991,744$311,734XML
990July 2023$784,686$836,631$437,331IRS
990July 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 48-1232428).

Questions about FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC

What is the EIN of FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC is 48-1232428.
Is FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2012.
Are donations to FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC 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 FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Jackie Ehler.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,935 (John Golson, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FIRST ACT THEATRE ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $866,185, expenses of $847,660 and total assets of $344,046 at year end.

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