Nonprofit · EIN 81-3092871
ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC
Tax-exempt · RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,472,951 | $4,020,558 | -$547,607 | $2,643,316 | $1,100,141 | $1,543,175 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,721,710 | $3,291,500 | -$569,790 | $3,413,943 | $1,323,161 | $2,090,782 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,715,161 | $2,958,857 | -$243,696 | $3,277,171 | $666,599 | $2,610,572 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,707,085
- of which government grants
- $13,765
- Program service revenue
- $1,498,664
- Investment income
- $32,409
- Net income from fundraising events
- $234,793
- Other revenue
- $234,793
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,034,014
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,328,281
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $343,452
- Depreciation
- $91,070
- Program services (functional)
- $3,727,395
- Management and general (functional)
- $259,310
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,413,943
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,643,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,100,141
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,543,175
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,128,806
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $898,175
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $645,000
- Gross receipts
- $3,618,857
- Employees
- 215
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL LEVINE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,271 |
| R ERIN CRAIG | PRODUCING DIRECTOR/MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $117,789 |
| KATIE DIAMOND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIZZIE MANTIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER HILLMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/SECR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BRYAN PERRI | MUSIC SUPERVISOR/MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MARISA SCHAFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY MORLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK MEHLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BEYLOUNI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE KELLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BAGLIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN KERMIT BAILER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJAL YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY DONALDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY MARCONI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN BERTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENN HANSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL LEVINE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| R ERIN CRAIG | PRODUCING DIRECTOR/MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $100,000 |
| BRYAN PERRI | MUSIC SUPERVISOR/MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $33,300 |
| KATIE DIAMOND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIZZIE MANTIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER HILLMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARISA SCHAFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY MORLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK MEHLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BEYLOUNI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE KELLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BAGLIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY JOYCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJAL YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY DONALDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY MARCONI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEELBACH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL C LEVINE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,731 |
| R ERIN CRAIG | PRODUCING DIRECTOR/MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,539 |
| BRYAN PERRI | MUSIC SUPERVISOR/MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $28,200 |
| KATIE DIAMOND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TIZZIE MANTIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER HILLMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SEELBACH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY MORLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK MEHLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BEYLOUNI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE KELLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BAGLIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY JOYCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJAL YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY DONALDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY MARCONI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 36 OLD QUARRY RD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-4127
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- R ERIN CRAIG, 36 OLD QUARRY ROAD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
- Signed the 990
- R ERIN CRAIG, PRODUCING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (475) 215-5433
- Website
- WWW.ACTOFCT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REYNOLDS & ROWELLA LLP
Mission
A.C.T. OF CT'S MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE LEVEL OF ENTERTAINMENT IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS BY PRODUCING EXCEPTIONAL THEATER AND ENCOURAGING AN ENVIRONMENT OF INCLUSIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS - A.C.T. OF CT'S MAINSTAGE INCLUDES FULLY PRODUCED PRODUCTIONS OF BROADWAY CALIBER MUSICALS. EACH PRODUCTION RUNS FOR A PERIOD OF 4-6 WEEKS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 6 PERFORMANCES PER WEEK. A.C.T. OF CT OFFERS AT LEAST ONE 'SENSORY-FRIENDLY' PERFORMANCE PER SEASON, AND ALSO THEIR ONE NIGHT ONLY BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SERIES. A.C.T. OF CT ALSO PRODUCES A NEW WORKS SERIES AND SUPPORTS ARTISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.Expenses $3,727,395 · revenue $1,498,664
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS - A.C.T. OF CT'S EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: A.C.T. OF CT'S YOUTH CHOIR, MASTERCLASSES WITH BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CLASSES IN ACTING, DANCING, AND SINGING AS WELL AS A SUMMER STARS SHOWCASE PRODUCTION (2ND - 7TH GRADES), AND A TEEN CONSERVATORY PROGRAM THAT OPERATES YEAR ROUND.
- FIRST ACT! - A.C.T. OF CT STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT THEATER FOSTERS EMPATHY AND INSPIRES CREATIVE THINKING WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE IN WHICH ALL CAN LISTEN AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. FIRST ACT! WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE AND NURTURE STUDENTS, PRE-PROFESSIONALS, AND WORKING ARTISTS OF ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, RACES, ETHNICITIES AND GENDERS SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THEATRICAL TRAINING, THEATRICAL EDUCATION, AND OPPORTUNITY POSSIBLE. THE FIRST ACT! PROGRAM SUPPORTS A.C.T. OF CT'S AUDIENCE ACCESS PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIP AND APPRENTICE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE SENSORY FRIENDLY SERIES. THE FIRST ACT! INITIATIVE IS FULLY DONOR FUNDED.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3092871
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,643,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,618,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $3,472,951 | $4,020,558 | $2,643,316 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $2,721,710 | $3,291,500 | $3,413,943 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $2,715,161 | $2,958,857 | $3,277,171 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $2,833,952 | $2,177,688 | $3,829,690 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-3092871).
Questions about ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC
- What is the EIN of ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC is 81-3092871.
- Is ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACT OF CONNECTICUT 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 ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC 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 ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC 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 ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names R ERIN CRAIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,271 (DANIEL LEVINE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/VP).
- How much revenue does ACT OF CONNECTICUT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,472,951, expenses of $4,020,558 and total assets of $2,643,316 at year end.
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