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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0858285

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY

Tax-exempt · MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550

Financials

$1.8M$1.7M2022$2M$2M2023$2.6M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$2,554,602$2,268,819$285,783$1,188,477$34,807$1,153,670
July 31, 2024990$2,013,183$2,007,241$5,942$889,967$22,079$867,888
July 31, 2023990$1,780,621$1,704,576$76,045$907,093$15,647$891,446
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,124,775
Program service revenue
$1,382,643
Investment income
$3,357
Net income from fundraising events
$43,827
Other revenue
$43,827

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$547,980
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$591,506
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,657
Occupancy
$547,007
Depreciation
$40,220
Program services (functional)
$1,731,029
Management and general (functional)
$341,073
Fundraising (functional)
$196,717

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$889,967
Total assets, end of year
$1,188,477
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,807
Net assets, end of year
$1,153,670
Land, buildings and equipment
$170,983
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,153,670
Gross receipts
$2,554,602
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2012
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHANAEL FISHERPRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$112,354
ANNA FISHERASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
50$76,873
JASON HEDDENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
STACEY BRADYDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMIE HALLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
MELISSA OROPRESA CARROLLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
BRIAN HAUGENDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
TERRY MAUERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHANAEL FISHERPRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$107,908
ANNA FISHERASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
50$73,831
JASON HEDDENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
STACEY BRADYDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMIE HALLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
MELISSA OROPRESA CARROLLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
BRIAN HAUGENDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
TERRY MAUERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHANAEL FISHERPRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$124,994
ANNA FISHERASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$82,452
JASON HEDDENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
STACEY BRADYDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMIE HALLDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
MELISSA OROPRESA CARROLLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW SAVOIEDIRECTOR AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
560 GRAND BLVD STE 200, MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550-1402
In care of
% NATHANAEL FISHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO Box 9175, Miramar Beach FL 32550
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JASON HEDDEN, PO BOX 9175, MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Nathanael Fisher, 112 Paradise Point Lane, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459
Signed the 990
NATHANAEL FISHER, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Phone
(850) 684-0323
Return prepared by
WILSON CPA AND CONSULTING LLC

Mission

ECTC OPERATES AS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 SERVING OKALOOSA, WALTON AND BAY COUNTIES IN FLORIDA WITH A MISSION TO ENRICH AND ENTERTAIN THE EMERALD COAST COMMUNITY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL THEATRE.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED SEVEN PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING MUSICALS, COMEDIES, AND DRAMAS. PRODUCTIONS EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, AND TECHNICIANS, PROVIDING PAID OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS WHILE DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY LIVE THEATRE TO THE COMMUNITY. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING SERVED APPROXIMATELY 16,365 ATTENDEES, WITH 30% TRAVELING FROM OUTSIDE THE LOCAL MARKET. PRODUCTIONS TOOK PLACE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S 17,600 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY AT GRAND BOULEVARD IN MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL THEATRE IN THE TRI-COUNTY REGION OF WALTON, OKALOOSA, AND BAY COUNTIES.
    Expenses $1,731,029 · revenue $1,386,000
  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SERVING OVER 850 STUDENT REGISTRANTS AGES 5-18. PROGRAMS INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WEEKEND WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH PRODUCTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE SKILL LEVELS: MINI PLAYERS (AGES 5-7), LITTLE AND BIG PLAYERS (ELEMENTARY), TEEN PLAYERS (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL), AND A PRE-PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR COMPANY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES JUNIOR THESPIAN TROUPE #89447, WHICH COMPETES AT THE STATE LEVEL. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DEVELOPS CONFIDENCE, LITERACY, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST FLORIDA.
  • THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED LITERATURE-BASED THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PRODUCTIONS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND FAMILY AUDIENCES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,400 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY. TYA ATTENDEES WERE STUDENTS ATTENDING ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS FROM OVER 25 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS TO TITLE I SCHOOLS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY. TYA PROGRAMMING EXTENDS ARTS EDUCATION ACCESS TO STUDENTS IN WALTON, OKALOOSA, BAY, AND HOLMES COUNTIES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXTENDED ACROSS THE COUNTY WITH OVER 20 FREE PERFORMANCES.

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0858285
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
2013
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,188,477
Income (IRS master file)
$2,554,602

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$2,554,602$2,268,819$1,188,477XML
990July 2024$2,013,183$2,007,241$889,967XML
990July 2023$1,780,621$1,704,576$907,093XML
990July 2022$1,713,398$1,458,398$848,624IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Nathanael Fisher
December 31, 2013≤ $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 80-0858285).

Questions about EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY

What is the EIN of EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY is 80-0858285.
Is EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMERALD COAST 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 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JASON HEDDEN.
Who are the officers and directors of EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,354 (NATHANAEL FISHER, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTO).
How much revenue does EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,554,602, expenses of $2,268,819 and total assets of $1,188,477 at year end.

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