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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2119605

WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY

Also known as EMILY RUSSELL OR CHARLES POWELL

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30309

Financials

$587K$610K2022$615K$619K2023$556K$668K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$555,522$668,292-$112,770$259,653$240,615$19,038
June 30, 2024990$615,036$618,782-$3,746$476,486$349,510$126,976
June 30, 2023990$587,465$609,765-$22,300$622,160$490,651$131,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,618
of which government grants
$85,520
Program service revenue
$399,068
Investment income
$56
Other revenue
$780

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,558
Other salaries and wages
$132,475
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$267,659
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$21,910
Occupancy
$134,018
Travel
$2,038
Depreciation
$9,659
Program services (functional)
$537,995
Management and general (functional)
$93,766
Fundraising (functional)
$36,531

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$476,486
Total assets, end of year
$259,653
Total liabilities, end of year
$240,615
Net assets, end of year
$19,038
Land, buildings and equipment
$51,093
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,038
Net assets with donor restrictions
$17,000
Gross receipts
$555,522
Employees
9
Volunteers
53
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
GA

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
Emily RussellManaging Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$79,558
Chris HayesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Stuart MardenChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Leah FarmerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David LittleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Emily RussellManaging Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,972
Chris HayesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Stuart MardenChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Leah FarmerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David LittleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Emily RussellManaging Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$70,688
Chris HayesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Stuart MardenChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Leah FarmerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David LittleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1212 SPRING ST NW, ATLANTA, GA 30309-2808
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Emily R Russell, 1212 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Signed the 990
Emily R Russell, Managing Director
Phone
(678) 428-7927
Return prepared by
Tax Audit & Digital Asset Solutions

Mission

Whole World is a non-profit improv theatre founded in 1994 providing an artistic home for people of all ages who wish to be educated and grow through this artistic expression all while cultivating actors to compete

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Since 1994, the Whole World Improv Theatre team has been producing its own, original brand of award winning comedy. Whole World produces anywhere between 5-8 shows and teaches up to 5 regular class programs every week at our theatre in Midtown, Atlanta. Whole World is uniquely known for hilarious, video clips that run throughout each show. Improv in the Park, at Atlantic Station (March- October), is an outdoor improv festival produced by Whole World. Improv in the Park, Voted Best Outdoor Event by Creative Loafing, is an outreach program the Atlanta Community has come to expect year after year. Whole World also offers adult and childrens improvisational acting classes and summer camps. Several Whole World Alumni have gone on to be award winning actors and writers in Television and Film. Fortune 500 Companies choose Whole World for specialized improv training for team-building events and corporate outings.
    Expenses $537,995 · revenue $399,904

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
58-2119605
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$259,653
Income (IRS master file)
$555,522

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$555,522$668,292$259,653IRS
990June 2024$615,036$618,782$476,486IRS
990June 2023$587,465$609,765$622,160XML
990June 2022$748,906$529,006$409,056IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 58-2119605).

Questions about WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY

What is the EIN of WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY is 58-2119605.
Is WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY 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 WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY 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 WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY 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 WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Emily R Russell.
Who are the officers and directors of WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,558 (Emily Russell, Managing Director).
How much revenue does WHOLE WORLD THEATER COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $555,522, expenses of $668,292 and total assets of $259,653 at year end.

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