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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1937368

MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

Tax-exempt · MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Financials

$1M$990K2022$1.3M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,491,851$1,497,568-$5,717$964,259$289,107$675,152
June 30, 2024990$1,253,755$1,311,197-$57,442$964,668$287,707$676,961
June 30, 2023990$1,020,821$990,214$30,607$907,004$177,590$729,414
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$488,883
of which government grants
$80,896
Program service revenue
$966,739
Investment income
$23,849
Other revenue
$12,380

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,585
Other salaries and wages
$575,633
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$634,436
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,100
Occupancy
$45,233
Depreciation
$14,812
Program services (functional)
$1,126,537
Management and general (functional)
$371,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$964,668
Total assets, end of year
$964,259
Total liabilities, end of year
$289,107
Net assets, end of year
$675,152
Land, buildings and equipment
$40,442
Publicly traded securities
$69,722
Net assets without donor restrictions
$675,152
Gross receipts
$1,491,851
Employees
13
Volunteers
488
Year formed
1995
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle ArmasPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Kristen LaatzCo- Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Stephanie SchmittCo- Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Brittany AllgoodTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Penny HigdonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Addie RisingAuxiliary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Shelby KinsleyMember At Large
Trustee or director
5$0
Kelly YoungMember At Large
Trustee or director
5$0
Amanda MooneyMember At Large
Trustee or director
5$0
Ben SheltonMember At Large
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle ArmasPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Kristen LaatzVice-president
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Stephanie SchmittVice-president
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christina WilderSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lisa UlanowTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Addie Risingboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Shelby Annasboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Penny Higdonboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Nell Baylorboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Amanda Mooneyboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alissa HammersmithPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Lara CorrellVice-president
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Michelle ArmasSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lisa UlanowTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lynda Websterboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Addie Risingboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Kristen Laatzboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Amanda Mooneyboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Susan Reifboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Stephanie Schmittboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Shelby Annasboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Nell Baylorboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Penny Higdonboard member
Trustee or director
5$0
Ken McCoolboard member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 E MCDOWELL ST, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-9746
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Brittany Allgood, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC 28105
Signed the 990
Brittany Allgood, Treasurer
Phone
(704) 846-8343
Return prepared by
Aprio Advisory Group LLC

Mission

Matthews Playhouse is a community based non-profit theater organization committed to enriching the lives of children and adults by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Theater performances - hundreds of children participated in many performances, inculding several for students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Union County school systems. Thousands of students and members of the community attend these performances and other functions.
    Expenses $734,349 · grants $385 · revenue $433,750
  • Educational classes and summer camps - Classes and camps are held throughout the year and are offered primarily for children and teenagers. Classes and camps include drama, voice, technical aspects of theater playwriting, improvisation, music, comedy, and summer and year long productions. Matthews Playhouse also has an intern and apprentice program in which children and young adults can participate.
    Expenses $392,188 · grants $1,200 · revenue $532,989

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1937368
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$964,259
Income (IRS master file)
$1,491,851

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,491,851$1,497,568$964,259IRS
990June 2024$1,253,755$1,311,197$964,668XML
990June 2023$1,020,821$990,214$907,004XML
990June 2022$927,758$593,017$855,848IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-1937368).

Questions about MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC is 56-1937368.
Is MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING 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 MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS 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 MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS 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 MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Brittany Allgood.
Who are the officers and directors of MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,491,851, expenses of $1,497,568 and total assets of $964,259 at year end.

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