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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0005289

BRANDYWINERS LTD

Tax-exempt · MONTCHANIN, DE 19710

Financials

$134K$113K2023$167K$125K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRANDYWINERS LTD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$167,397$125,033$42,364$644,507$0$644,507
September 30, 2024990$134,364$112,947$21,417$602,143$0$602,143
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$50,465
of which government grants
$5,521
Program service revenue
$106,887
Investment income
$10,045
Net gain from sales of assets
-$4,009
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$104,135
Management and general (functional)
$20,821
Fundraising (functional)
$77

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$602,143
Total assets, end of year
$644,507
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$644,507
Publicly traded securities
$530,664
Gross receipts
$208,330
Employees
0
Volunteers
374
Year formed
1940
State of legal domicile
DE

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFRY A SANTOROPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
15$0
CYNTHIA V SCHNEEMANFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
8$0
CARRIE NAYLORSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MADELINE HAGERMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
WENDY S LINDSEYTREASURER
Trustee or director
7$0
TINA CARTERDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0
MERI WEISSDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
ELAINE C O'CONNELLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
3$0
TED HARTINGDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
DREW BIEHLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
3$0
PAULA DIGGS-SMITHDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JOHN GARDNERDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFRY A SANTOROPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
15$0
CYNTHIA V SCHNEEMANFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
8$0
CARRIE NAYLORSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MADELINE HAGERMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
WENDY S LINDSEYTREASURER
Trustee or director
7$0
TINA CARTERDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
MERI WEISSDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
ELAINE C O'CONNELLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
3$0
TED HARTINGDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 248, MONTCHANIN, DE 19710-0248
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jeffrey A Santoro, 2208 Van Buren Pl, Wilmington, DE 19802
Signed the 990
Wendy Lindsey, Treasurer
Phone
(302) 478-3355

Mission

Brandywiners produces musical productions featuring a multi-generational group of artists who showcase their talents for the enjoyment of local audiences. Brandywiners offers year-round programming that provides unique experiences including Broadway-caliber entertainment while operating with a social-cause focus to support the broader local arts community.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Theatrical production - annual musical stage production. Donations made from excess show revenue over show cost primarily in support of the broader local arts community.
    Expenses $91,416 · revenue $100,787
  • CHORALE PROGRAM
    Expenses $12,719 · revenue $6,100

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0005289
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
1959
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$644,507
Income (IRS master file)
$208,330

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$167,397$125,033$644,507XML
990September 2024$134,364$112,947$602,143XML
990September 2023$176,542$167,038$580,726IRS
990September 2022$130,167$132,790$571,222IRS
990September 2021–––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 51-0005289).

Questions about BRANDYWINERS LTD

What is the EIN of BRANDYWINERS LTD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRANDYWINERS LTD is 51-0005289.
Is BRANDYWINERS LTD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
Are donations to BRANDYWINERS LTD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRANDYWINERS LTD 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 BRANDYWINERS LTD due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRANDYWINERS LTD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRANDYWINERS LTD?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jeffrey A Santoro.
Who are the officers and directors of BRANDYWINERS LTD?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRANDYWINERS LTD have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $167,397, expenses of $125,033 and total assets of $644,507 at year end.

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