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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1660541

CYT LAKE CHARLES INC

Also known as CYT LAKE CHARLES

Tax-exempt · LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602

Financials

$229K$229K2023$387K$304K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CYT LAKE CHARLES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$386,749$304,492$82,257$147,826$4,412$143,414
December 31, 2023990$229,464$229,284$180$61,157$0$61,157
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,303
Program service revenue
$350,213
Investment income
$4
Net income from fundraising events
$2,229
Other revenue
$2,229

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$105,567
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$115,015
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$19,680
Travel
$11,552
Program services (functional)
$127,908
Management and general (functional)
$176,584

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,157
Total assets, end of year
$147,826
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,412
Net assets, end of year
$143,414
Net assets without donor restrictions
$143,414
Gross receipts
$390,952
Employees
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
LA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erin PrimeauxFoundation Mgr.
Trustee or director
3$0
Claire AdamsTreasurer
Trustee or director
3$0
Seth TrahanDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Tynia ColemanDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Chris McCallPresident
Officer
5$0
Melissa Shaw-BrownDirector
Officer
4$0
Julie OrtegoDirector
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darlene BoganiDirector
Trustee or director
3$11,250
Charles McNeelyDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Deborah LeBeauDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Chris PrimeauxDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
David S BenoitPresident
Officer
5$0
Christopher McCallVice President
Officer
4$0
Cammie CorleySecretary
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1275, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70602-1275
In care of
% CHERIE BENOIT
Signed the 990
Claire Adams, Treasurer
Phone
(337) 433-5246
Return prepared by
Donna D Williams CPA LLC

Mission

Christian Youth Theatre develops character and creativity through quality theater arts training that brings families and communities together while reflecting Jesus. CYT Lake Charles purpose is to create a hands-on-theater experience that builds performance skills, self-confidence and teamwork in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provided weekly acting, singing and dance classes for youth ages 4-18 three times per year. These performing art classes foster performance skills, confidence and teamwork. Total of 464 students participated in 2024. CYT produced 3 major public productions in 2024 giving students hands-on performance experience and opportunities to engage the community. These shows were attended by over 5,000 audience members supporting student growth, family involvement and organizational sustainability. CYT provided intensive summer & holiday theater camps combining instruction, rehearsal and performance. These camps served over 200 students fostering creativity, character development and teamwork.
    Expenses $127,908

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1660541
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$147,826
Income (IRS master file)
$390,952

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$386,749$304,492$147,826XML
990December 2023$229,464$229,284$61,157XML
990December 2022$207,183$180,275$60,977IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 82-1660541).

Questions about CYT LAKE CHARLES INC

What is the EIN of CYT LAKE CHARLES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CYT LAKE CHARLES INC is 82-1660541.
Is CYT LAKE CHARLES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to CYT LAKE CHARLES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CYT LAKE CHARLES 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 CYT LAKE CHARLES INC 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 CYT LAKE CHARLES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of CYT LAKE CHARLES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CYT LAKE CHARLES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $386,749, expenses of $304,492 and total assets of $147,826 at year end.

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