Nonprofit · EIN 59-1777189
THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,434,433 | $3,724,839 | -$1,290,406 | $5,289,140 | $405,115 | $4,884,025 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,223,355 | $4,022,728 | $200,627 | $6,254,450 | $423,026 | $5,831,424 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,086,028 | $3,609,226 | -$523,198 | $5,643,674 | $439,454 | $5,204,220 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,340,002
- of which government grants
- $182,381
- Program service revenue
- $885,708
- Investment income
- $236,143
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $136,078
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$98,745
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $30,587
- Other revenue
- -$27,420
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,518
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,335,975
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,652,418
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $76,417
- Occupancy
- $280,234
- Travel
- $39,681
- Depreciation
- $116,683
- Program services (functional)
- $2,709,571
- Management and general (functional)
- $836,003
- Fundraising (functional)
- $179,265
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,254,450
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,289,140
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $405,115
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,884,025
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,440,198
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,576,934
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,284,171
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,599,854
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,846
- Gross receipts
- $2,726,215
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 136
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Murray | Producing Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $136,518 | $5,640 |
| Anastasia Hiotis | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Weldon | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Trevor Wells | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alistair Flynn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dex Fabian | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Smith-Dodgson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Clement | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alais Griffin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kaneklides | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Giles | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ebrahim Busheri | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Alford | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Parks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Murray | Producing Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $133,000 | $1,200 |
| Anastasia Hiotis | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Clement | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Hough | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Trevor Wells | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alistair Flynn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dex Fabian | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Smith-Dodgson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Weldon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alais Griffin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Swanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Giles | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ebrahim Busheri | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Alford | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Murray | Producing Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $130,000 | $6,829 |
| Anastasia Hiotis | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Hough | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Trevor Wells | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Clemens | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alistair Flynn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dex Fabian | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Smith-Dodgson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Weldon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alais Griffin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Swanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Giles | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1560, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731-1560
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Trevor Wells, PO Box 1560, St Petersburg, FL 33731
- Signed the 990
- Trevor Wells, Treasurer
- Phone
- (727) 823-1600
- Website
- americanstage.org
- Return prepared by
- Fontana CPAS
Mission
Mission: Reinforce the power of live theater with high quality productions of compelling plays that excite and challenge a diverse audience. Passionate about the telling of meaningful stories that inspire audiences to lean forward and engage.
Program accomplishments
- Theatre Programming: American Stages 24-25 Season saw steady growth, however has still not reached pre pandemic attendance or donations. The Mainstage is American Stages core programming. We produced four Mainstage plays during our 24-25 season. These four plays were attended by 7,595 patrons. 24-25 also continued our American Stage in the Park, a more than 30 year old community tradition. This five week event was held at Demens Landing Park in downtown St. Petersburg drew 10,855 patrons. In order to make theatre accessible to all, both our Mainstage and Park shows had significant ticket discounts for seniors, students and active duty military, with some eligible for free tickets.Expenses $2,400,820 · revenue $737,535
- Education/Outreach: American Stage Education inspires intellectual, social, and emotional growth through inclusive, accessible arts experiences rooted in the transformative power of storytelling. As part of our year-round programming, our Drama School serves students of all ages through classes in acting, musical theatre, and improv, where 146 participants built confidence, sparked imagination, and brought stories to life in a supportive, community-centered environment. We also offer a dynamic Summer Camp experience, where 330 young artists explored their creative voices through hands-on theatre training, from musical performance to puppetry and playwriting, culminating in joyful final sharings for families and friends. For over a generation, we have extended our reach into the community through our School Tour , bringing culturally relevant live theatre directly into local elementary schools. This year, 9,200 K5 students and families experienced the magic of live performance, many for the very first time. In addition, our Write On! program brings playwriting residencies into schools, where 150 students collaborated to create and develop their own original plays, discovering the power of their voices through storytelling. We also welcome students into our theatre through our Student Matinee program, where 250 middle and high school students experienced Mainstage productions, enriched by post-show talkbacks and workshops led by our teaching artists. Together, these programs reflect a deep and ongoing investment in our community, expanding access to the arts, nurturing creativity, and empowering the next generation of storytellers.Expenses $308,751 · revenue $148,173
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1777189
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,289,140
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,726,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,434,433 | $3,724,839 | $5,289,140 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,223,355 | $4,022,728 | $6,254,450 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,086,028 | $3,609,226 | $5,643,674 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,469,291 | $3,153,744 | $5,976,203 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 59-1777189).
Questions about THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC
- What is the EIN of THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC is 59-1777189.
- Is THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY 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 THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Trevor Wells.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,518 (Helen Murray, Producing Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does THE AMERICAN STAGE COMPANY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,434,433, expenses of $3,724,839 and total assets of $5,289,140 at year end.
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