Nonprofit · EIN 56-1028031
CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,039,463 | $5,051,008 | -$1,011,545 | $21,858,004 | $726,075 | $21,131,929 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,179,496 | $5,055,677 | -$876,181 | $22,467,899 | $831,016 | $21,636,883 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,456,222 | $4,839,541 | $616,681 | $23,050,715 | $886,258 | $22,164,457 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,089,345
- of which government grants
- $830,443
- Program service revenue
- $2,868,016
- Investment income
- $85,823
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$41,618
- Other revenue
- -$3,721
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $287,307
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,688,924
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,373,777
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $87,181
- Program services (functional)
- $3,671,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,078,198
- Fundraising (functional)
- $300,816
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,467,899
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,858,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $726,075
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,131,929
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $323,712
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,339,387
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,792,542
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,050
- Gross receipts
- $4,095,607
- Employees
- 203
- Volunteers
- 1,350
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Burke | Artistic Dir. Officer | 60 | $132,671 | $11,397 |
| Naoya Tsurumaki | Managing Dir. Officer | 60 | $133,745 | $9,494 |
| Sallie Beason | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Miller | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Isham | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nichelle Weintraub | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| April Whitlock | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Hume | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Litwak | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryn Craige | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlitta Hatch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Banks | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Ritz | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Madara | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Ramseur | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Tokic | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Leigh Hickman | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Maddie Myers | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Mary Alice Boyd | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Michael Tarwater Jr | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Mike Burgess | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Mitchell Kelling | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Mitzi Lynch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Rosemary Morgan | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Scott Manning | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Stephanie Couch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Tanya Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Tim James | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Veronica Bell | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Burke | Artistic Dir. Officer | 60 | $146,592 | $21,961 |
| Naoya Tsurumaki | Managing Dir. Officer | 60 | $147,288 | $19,363 |
| Mitchell Kelling | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sallie Beason | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Isham | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddie Myers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| April Whitlock | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Hume | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Caryn Craige | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlitta Hatch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Banks | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Madara | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Tokic | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Leigh Hickman | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Mallory Navin | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Alice Boyd | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Tarwater Jr | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Burgess | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitzi Lynch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Nichelle Weintraub | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Lindahl | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosa Vega-Vazquez | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary Morgan | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Salem McMullan | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Manning | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Couch | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim James | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Veronica Bell | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM BURKE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $132,569 | $37,118 |
| NAOYA TSURUMAKI | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $135,044 | $19,602 |
| ASHLEY JOSEPH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIA NEUGENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDIE MYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLIE BEASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ALICE BOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIO COLMENARES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH HICKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HUME | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ISHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL KELLING | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY LAMM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA LINDAHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MADARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MANNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY NAVIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SOCHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHELLE WEINTRAUB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| SALEM MCMULLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH WHELAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL WHITLOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN TOKIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BURGESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE COUCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYN CRAIGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LITWAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TARWATER JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 E 7TH ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2514
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Naoya Tsurumaki, 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Signed the 990
- Naoya Tsurumaki, Managing Dir.
- Phone
- (704) 973-2800
- Website
- www.ctcharlotte.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
The mission of Children's Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) is to create exceptional theatre experiences, inspiring generations to explore the wonder of their world.
Program accomplishments
- PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR YOUTH: CTC PRODUCES AND PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS FROM SCRIPTS EITHER SELECTED OR COMMISSIONED BY CTC ARTISTIC STAFF. EACH PRODUCTION IS CREATED BY PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, ACTORS, AND MUSICIANS AND PERFORMED ON CTCS TWO STAGES. EACH SEASON, CTC PRODUCES AND PRESENTS 8-12 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AT IMAGINON AND AT LEAST 3 TOURING PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE PERFORMED ALL ACROSS NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. ALL PRODUCTIONS ARE PERFORMED FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL AUDIENCES. TO ENSURE THEATRE IS A VIABLE OPTION FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE REGION, CTC OFFERS SCHOOL SHOW TICKETS AT A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT AND PROVIDES REDUCED-COST TICKETS FOR ALL PUBLIC PERFORMANCES TO FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $2,091,412 · revenue $1,697,861
- THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: CTC THEATRE CLASSES ARE SEPARATED INTO TWO CATEGORIES: CREATIVE DRAMA FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 TO GRADE 5 AND THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE TRAINING (SOTT) FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 3 TO 12. EACH MAY, SOTT CULMINATES WITH ONSTAGE, A 5-WEEK PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT. SUMMER CAMPS ARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 18 IN A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, THEMES AND DISCIPLINES. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN CRISIS OR WHO RECEIVED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. FULL AND PARTIAL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL CLASSES AND CAMPS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF FINANCIAL NEED.Expenses $1,580,582 · revenue $1,170,155
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
- 56-1028031
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,858,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,095,607
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,039,463 | $5,051,008 | $21,858,004 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,179,496 | $5,055,677 | $22,467,899 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,456,222 | $4,839,541 | $23,050,715 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,093,618 | $4,200,626 | $23,010,737 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1028031).
Questions about CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC is 56-1028031.
- Is CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE 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 CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC 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 CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC 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 CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Naoya Tsurumaki.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,671 (Adam Burke, Artistic Dir.).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,039,463, expenses of $5,051,008 and total assets of $21,858,004 at year end.
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