Nonprofit · EIN 52-1708780
BLACK CHERRY INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,792 | $77,967 | -$8,175 | $167,166 | $8,612 | $158,554 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $84,900 | $93,771 | -$8,871 | $175,506 | $8,777 | $166,729 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,571
- Program service revenue
- $39,220
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,625
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,751
- Occupancy
- $6,234
- Printing, publications and postage
- $662
- Other expenses
- $52,695
- Program services (functional)
- $58,313
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $175,506
- Total assets, end of year
- $167,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,612
- Net assets, end of year
- $158,554
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,752
- Land and buildings
- $142,414
- Gross receipts
- $69,792
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Dewald | Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Valeska Populoh | Vice chair | 1 | $0 |
| Nathanial Waddell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Geoff Bond | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Haas | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Tavia LaFollette | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Karen French | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| William Haas | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen French | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Waddell | Member-At-Large | 1 | $0 |
| William Haas | Member-At-Large | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Waddell | Member-At-Large | 1 | $0 |
| Valeska Populoh | Member-At-Large | 1 | $0 |
| Nathanial Waddell | Member-At-Large | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1115 HOLLINS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223-2555
- In care of
- % MICHAEL T LAMASON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Lamason, Executive Director
- Phone
- (410) 752-7272
- Return prepared by
- Ira Marc Miller and Co PA
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO USE PUPPETRY AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO ADVANCE THIS THROUGH COLLABORATIONS AND RESIDENCIES WITH ARTISTS OF OTHER DISCIPLINE INTERNSHIPS AND BY SUSTAINING AN ORGANIZATION BRINGING A VERY SPECIAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE PRODUCTION OF PUPPET SHOWS THE PRESENTATION OF PUPPET PERFORMANCES AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH WORKSHOPS AT SCHOOLS AND THE PROMOTION OF PUPPETRYExpenses $58,313 · grants $20,903
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1708780
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $167,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,792
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,792 | $77,967 | $167,166 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $84,900 | $93,771 | $175,506 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1708780).
Questions about BLACK CHERRY INC
- What is the EIN of BLACK CHERRY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK CHERRY INC is 52-1708780.
- Is BLACK CHERRY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to BLACK CHERRY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK CHERRY 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 BLACK CHERRY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK CHERRY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK CHERRY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK CHERRY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $69,792, expenses of $77,967 and total assets of $167,166 at year end.
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