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Nonprofit · EIN 66-0904800

BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY

Tax-exempt · BARRIGADA, GU 96921

Financials

$14K$103K2023$59K$55K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$58,563$55,171$3,392$21,677–$21,677
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$13,970$102,673-$88,703$20,377–$20,377
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,896
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net gain from sales of assets
$3,667

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$24,913
Occupancy
$4,900
Printing, publications and postage
$2,572
Other expenses
$22,786
Program services (functional)
$37,652

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,285
Total assets, end of year
$21,677
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$21,677
Cash, savings and investments
$21,677
Gross receipts
$58,563

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christelyn Joy OchocoPresident20$3,500
Joyce-Lynn Rose G TorresBoard Director10$1,850
Jerome OcampoSecretary15$700
Hannah Grace ElmoreBoard Director10$500
James Lee AevermannVice PresidentTreasurer20$250
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christelyn Joy OchocoPresident20$5,800
James Lee AevermannVice PresidentTreasurer20$1,700
JoyceLynn Rose G TorresBoard Director10$1,650
Jerome OcampoSecretary15$1,300
Hannah Grace ElmoreBoard Director10$800

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 21963, BARRIGADA, GU 96921-1963
In care of
% JAMES L AEVERMANN
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
34 Calle de Silencio St, Yona GU 96915
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Christian Jay Santiago, 34 Calle de Silencio St, Yona GU 96915
Signed the 990-EZ
James Aevermann, Vice President and Treasurer

Mission

Education and the Arts

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We hosted free skills-building improv workshops open to the community helping participants grow in confidence communication and collaboration. The series culminated in a public performance in December 2024.
    Expenses $2,670
  • Unspoken: Nashville - In partnership with API Mid TN we presented Unspoken: Nashville a live storytelling event that gave voice to Asian and Pacific Islander community members. The program encouraged open dialogue about personal values mental wellness and the importance of family and identity. This program serviced 50 audience members and 10 team members.
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
  • We Will Not Go Silent - We launched We Will Not Go Silent an original theatre piece addressing the real-world impact of environmental challenges in the Pacific. Through storytelling movement and music the show highlighted personal responsibility and stewardship encouraging communities to come together to protect their shared future. The production is being developed for national touring.
    Expenses $15,244 · grants $13,274
  • Haunted House in support of Childrens Ark - As part of the annual Zombie Run BWTC designed and operated a haunted house experience to raise funds for Childrens Ark a local nonprofit supporting youth and families. This event offered wholesome seasonal fun while directly supporting community needs.
    Expenses $2,295
  • CAATA Hawai Tour - In summer 2024 BWTC represented our region as part of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists CAATA Festival in Hawai We toured original works that celebrate Pacific Islander perspectives shared Guams cultural stories with national audiences and engaged in dialogue with artists and communities across the country.
    Expenses $14,443 · grants $13,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
66-0904800
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,677
Income (IRS master file)
$58,563

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$58,563$55,171$21,677IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$13,970$102,673$20,377XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Christian Jay Santiago
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Christian Santiago
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 66-0904800).

Questions about BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY

What is the EIN of BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY is 66-0904800.
Is BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAKING WAVE THEATRE 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 BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990-N for 2021 names Christian Jay Santiago.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,500 (Christelyn Joy Ochoco, President).
How much revenue does BREAKING WAVE THEATRE COMPANY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $58,563, expenses of $55,171 and total assets of $21,677 at year end.

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