Nonprofit · EIN 63-6045264
THEATRE HUNTSVILLE
Tax-exempt · HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $382,717 | $417,860 | -$35,143 | $594,764 | $168,551 | $426,213 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $845,396 | $408,020 | $437,376 | $813,998 | $202,813 | $611,185 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $427,473 | $441,708 | -$14,235 | $275,432 | $201,103 | $74,329 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $104,135
- of which government grants
- $40,504
- Program service revenue
- $245,704
- Investment income
- $30,936
- Net rental income
- $1,011
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $905
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $931
- Other revenue
- $1,942
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,443
- Other salaries and wages
- $107,276
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $167,632
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $456
- Occupancy
- $42,899
- Depreciation
- $12,910
- Program services (functional)
- $332,170
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,420
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,270
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $813,998
- Total assets, end of year
- $594,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,551
- Net assets, end of year
- $426,213
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $47,287
- Publicly traded securities
- $359,785
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $426,213
- Gross receipts
- $386,754
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 503
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE GATES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
| JAY HIXON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NORA HICKMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA ALEXANDER-BRADLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY SCHWARTZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY MITCHELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE STEPHENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINNY TERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ANDERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CANDACE ERSKINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Gates | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $45,000 |
| Jay Hixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nora Hickman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Alexander-Bradley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Gary Schwartz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jerry Mitchell | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Stephens | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ginny Terry | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Anders | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Margaret Bibb | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Gates | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $45,000 |
| Jay Hixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nora Hickman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Alexander-Bradley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Margaret Bibb | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Schwartz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jerry Mitchell | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenni Harvey | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Stephens | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ginny Terry | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 654, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804-0654
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LESLIE GATES, PO BOX 654, HUNTSVILLE, AL 36804
- Signed the 990
- LESLIE GATES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 536-0807
- Website
- WWW.THEATREHSV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BMSS LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THEATRE HUNTSVILLE IS CONNECTING YOU TO EXCELLENT AND ENTERTAINING STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES. OUR VISION IS TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF LIVE PERFORMING ARTS AS NORTH ALABAMA'S PREMIER REGIONAL THEATRE COMPANY.
Program accomplishments
- THEATRE HUNTSVILLE'S MAIN STAGE SEASON, CONSISTING OF 5 PLAYS AND MUSICALS, IS PERFORMED AT THE 332-SEAT VON BRAUN CENTER PLAYHOUSE. 41-50 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES RUN YEAR ROUND AND ATTRACT PATRONS FROM ALL OVER THE HUNTSVILLE METRO AREA. ACTORS, TECHNICIANS AND MOST SUPPORT PERSONNEL ARE VOLUNTEERS WITH NO COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR THEIR SERVICES. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AT A REDUCED RATE AND ARE OFTEN PROVIDED FOR FREE TO SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS.Expenses $332,170 · revenue $246,635
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
- 63-6045264
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $594,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $386,754
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $382,717 | $417,860 | $594,764 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $845,396 | $408,020 | $813,998 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $427,473 | $441,708 | $275,432 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $316,522 | $462,988 | $278,556 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 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 63-6045264).
Questions about THEATRE HUNTSVILLE
- What is the EIN of THEATRE HUNTSVILLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEATRE HUNTSVILLE is 63-6045264.
- Is THEATRE HUNTSVILLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to THEATRE HUNTSVILLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEATRE HUNTSVILLE 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 THEATRE HUNTSVILLE 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 THEATRE HUNTSVILLE 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 THEATRE HUNTSVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LESLIE GATES.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEATRE HUNTSVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (LESLIE GATES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THEATRE HUNTSVILLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $382,717, expenses of $417,860 and total assets of $594,764 at year end.
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