Nonprofit · EIN 81-1555494
ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER
Tax-exempt · ELY, MN 55731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $504,317 | $462,929 | $41,388 | $405,045 | $82,283 | $322,762 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $574,013 | $547,463 | $26,550 | $345,579 | $14,148 | $331,431 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $417,058 | $477,867 | -$60,809 | $313,769 | $8,888 | $304,881 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $183,088
- Program service revenue
- $321,224
- Investment income
- $5
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $132,698
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,550
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,829
- Occupancy
- $85,426
- Depreciation
- $40,308
- Program services (functional)
- $396,258
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,964
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,707
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $345,579
- Total assets, end of year
- $405,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $82,283
- Net assets, end of year
- $322,762
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $207,617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $322,762
- Gross receipts
- $504,317
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Heiman | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4.6 | $0 |
| Justin Burum | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3.8 | $0 |
| Karen McManus | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.92 | $0 |
| Peter Schamber | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.89 | $0 |
| Tatiana Riabokin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 |
| Lindsey Lang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Susan Polege | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI MANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DENIS MILLER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CAROL ORBAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| VINCE O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MEG HEIMAN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BURUM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KAREN MCMANUS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHAMBER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| TATIANA RIOBOKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WIGDAHL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| HEIDI MANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DENIS MILLER | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| BRETT ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREA KANNAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CAROL ORBAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ALANNA DORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PATSY MOGUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VINCE O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MEG HEIMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 34, ELY, MN 55731-0034
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Peter Schamber, PO Box 34, Ely, MN 55731
- Signed the 990
- Peter Schamber, Treasurer
- Phone
- (218) 235-6300
- Website
- elystatetheater.org
- Return prepared by
- STERLE & CO LTD
Mission
To ignite imagination, foster connection, and celebrate the art of storytelling
Program accomplishments
- The theater presents first run films, documentaries, and classic movies year round. The theater sold tickets to both local residents and regional visitors. The programming supports cultural access, tourism, and economic activity to Elys downtown.Expenses $333,071 · revenue $371,110
- The annual Ely Film Festival celebrates local storytelling and regional voices by bringing together residents and visitors to experience Minnesota- made, indigenous, and independent films.Expenses $42,053 · revenue $67,609
- The theater hosts live music events and performances including a summer concert series and collaborations that all help strengthen the performing arts scene in rural Minnesota.Expenses $21,134 · revenue $65,598
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1555494
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $405,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $504,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $504,317 | $462,929 | $405,045 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $574,013 | $547,463 | $345,579 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $417,058 | $477,867 | $313,769 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $439,135 | $417,400 | $396,462 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-1555494).
Questions about ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER
- What is the EIN of ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER is 81-1555494.
- Is ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER 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 ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Peter Schamber.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELYS HISTORIC STATE THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $504,317, expenses of $462,929 and total assets of $405,045 at year end.
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