Nonprofit · EIN 56-2370660
EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS
Also known as EMPTY SPACE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $177,027 | $143,035 | $33,992 | $33,992 | – | $69,385 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $172,693 | $137,300 | $35,393 | $35,393 | – | $63,838 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $105,167 | $168,779 | -$63,612 | $28,445 | – | $28,445 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,835
- Program service revenue
- $108,647
- Investment income
- $4
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $29,541
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $27
- Occupancy
- $64,649
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,248
- Other expenses
- $75,111
- Program services (functional)
- $143,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,393
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,992
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,385
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,992
- Gross receipts
- $187,845
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Saldana | Financial Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jesus Fidel | Interim Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Ron Warren | Operation Director | 20 | $0 |
| Marina Gradowitz | Facilities Director | 10 | $0 |
| Claire Rock | Communications Director | 20 | $0 |
| Desiree Lorelli | Personel Director | 10 | $0 |
| Kayleigh Peaker | Technical Director | 10 | $0 |
| Nick Ono | Technical Director | 10 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Heitman | Director At Large | 10 | $0 |
| Tessa Ogles | Director At Large | 10 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bomar | Director At Large | 10 | $0 |
| Auria Shamblin | Director At Large | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Warren | Operations Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Heitman | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Claire Rock | Communications Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kristina Saldana | Financial Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jesus Fidel | Artistic Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Heitman | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jesus Fidel | Artistic Director | 20 | $0 |
| Claire Rock | Communications Director | 20 | $0 |
| Ron Warren | Operations Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kristina Saldana | Financial Director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5417 WOODMERE DRIVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-2833
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kristina Saldana, Financial Director
- Phone
- (661) 327-7529
- Website
- www.esonline.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 56-2370660 or by the name EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Providing live theatre and art gallery to the community of Bakersfield.
Program accomplishments
- The primary accomplishments of the organization is the production of plays and musicals, which comprises of the bulk of our revenue and expenses. We have over 100 volunteers each year and have at least 5000 people in attendance at our shows (though some may be repeat viewings by the same people).Expenses $143,035
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 | 990-EZ 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
- 56-2370660
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,992
- Income (IRS master file)
- $187,845
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $177,027 | $143,035 | $33,992 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $172,693 | $137,300 | $35,393 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $105,167 | $168,779 | $28,445 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 56-2370660).
Questions about EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS
- What is the EIN of EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS is 56-2370660.
- Is EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2011.
- Are donations to EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS 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 EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPTY SPACE PRODUCTIONS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $177,027, expenses of $143,035 and total assets of $33,992 at year end.
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