Nonprofit · EIN 82-2520057
DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78748
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $189,002 | $177,736 | $11,266 | $41,444 | – | $41,444 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $47,556 | $53,176 | -$5,620 | $30,179 | – | $30,179 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $88,868 | $71,297 | $17,571 | $35,799 | – | $35,799 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $185,500
- Program service revenue
- $3,500
- Investment income
- $2
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $96,357
- Printing, publications and postage
- $600
- Other expenses
- $80,779
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,178
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,444
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,444
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,444
- Gross receipts
- $189,002
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Brian Cheslik | Artistic Director | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra Mae Frank | Production Manager | 10 | $0 |
| Tarique Sylvester | Public Director | 5 | $0 |
| Yan Liu | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Heba Toulan | Community Outreach Director | 5 | $0 |
| JoAnn Benfield | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Russell Harvard | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Bellamie Bachleda | Member at Large | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cheslik | Executive Artistic Director | 10 | $2,000 |
| Russell Harvard | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| JoAnn Benfield | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yan Liu | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandra Mae Frank | Director and Production Manager | 5 | $0 |
| Bellamie Bachleda | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Heba Toulan | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tarique Sylvester | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cheslik | Executive Artistic Director | 10 | $3,000 |
| Russell Harvard | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| JoAnn Benfield | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yan Liu | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandra Mae Frank | Director and Production Manager | 5 | $0 |
| Bellamie Bachleda | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Heba Toulan | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tarique Sylvester | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9901 BRODIE LN STE 160 PMB 1102, AUSTIN, TX 78748-5892
- In care of
- % RUSSELL HARVARD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 9901 Brodie Lane Ste 160-1102, Austin TX 78748
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Brian Cheslik, 9901 Brodie Lane Ste 160-1102, Austin TX 78748
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Brian Cheslik, Artist Director
- Phone
- (512) 893-8928
- Return prepared by
- DeafTax LLC
Mission
As a non-profit organization, Deaf Austin Theatre's purpose is to enrich, inspire, educate, create, and entertain the Austin community by using American Sign Language (ASL) within all of our theatrical productions that range from classics to new works. We strive to impact our community, our audience members, and to create an accessible stage for all future artists.
Program accomplishments
- ASL Plays and Shows in the theatre or live streamgrants $189,001
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2520057
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,444
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,002
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $189,002 | $177,736 | $41,444 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $47,556 | $53,176 | $30,179 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $88,868 | $71,297 | $35,799 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brian Cheslik | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Russell Harvard | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Russell Harvard | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 82-2520057).
Questions about DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE
- What is the EIN of DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE is 82-2520057.
- Is DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE 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 DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE 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 DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Brian Cheslik.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DEAF AUSTIN THEATRE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $189,002, expenses of $177,736 and total assets of $41,444 at year end.
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