Nonprofit · EIN 82-4641050
PROLOGUE THEATRE
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $310,952 | $327,593 | -$16,641 | $22,620 | $15,817 | $6,803 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $330,553 | $371,912 | -$41,359 | $26,361 | $2,917 | $23,444 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $296,120
- Program service revenue
- $14,832
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $75,432
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $88,748
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,852
- Occupancy
- $150,920
- Depreciation
- $847
- Program services (functional)
- $255,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,827
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,108
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,361
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,620
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,817
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,803
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,317
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,803
- Gross receipts
- $310,952
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Johnson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Irene Levy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Doug Wilder | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Holly Amaya | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chrissy Brownson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yuchin Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Johnson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Irene Levy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Doug Wilder | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Holly Amaya | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chrissy Brownson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yuchin Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6408 WILLIAMSBURG BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA 22207-1153
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christie Johnson, 6408 Williamsburg Blvd, Arlington, VA 222071153
- Signed the 990
- Christie Johnson, President
- Phone
- (703) 382-2012
- Website
- www.prologuetheatre.org
- Return prepared by
- Quist & Associates LLC
Mission
Prologue Theatre's vision is to use theatre as the catalyst for, and to then sustain, open and inclusive community discussion and discourse. Its mission is to present theatre performances and educational programs that start public conversations about important world issues, challenging the community to examine and discuss their views of the world and those around them.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Prologue Theatre produced two full length productions. Marjorie Prime at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. and The Horse and Carriage at Prologue's office and rehearsal space in Arlington, VA. Full-length productions require sets, costumes, props, lights, and sound as well as the theatre artists (actors, director, designers, stage manager, and over-hire staff) to create the piece in addition to advertising and marketing for each play and lobby materials for the audience. In addition, for our New Works Program, foreword, we brought together a group of artists to devise and adapt Emil and the Detectives. After conducting the first week of development at Prologue in February, the piece was workshopped at The Kennedy Center for a week in June as a part of their Local Theatre Residency Program and was asked to come back in August for the Local Theatre Festival to present a reading of the piece to an audience. Artist time in June and August as well as puppets and props created for the piece were funded by The Kennedy Center grants. This will likely be a one-time only experience as the programs were discontinued in 2025. Prologue Theatre has continued to experience challenges of filling seats for performances. Although the potential audience size was less, producing on a smaller scale in Arlington in December gave us full control over our own ticket sales as well as realizing the full value of tickets sold less fees (something we do not have when we rent space at Atlas; they control ticket sales and take 10% of the ticket value as part of the rental). Despite it being among our largest costs, we have continued to prioritize maintaining the space we rent in Arlington, VA as appropriate and available commercial space for theatre usage remains virtually nonexistent in our area. Other small theatres recognize the potential we offer in the community and supported us this year with marketing swaps and donations, in addition to grants received from The SHARE Fund, The Lange Foundation, Morgan Stanley GIFT, and Schwab Charitable.Expenses $255,658 · revenue $14,832
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 | Not 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
- 82-4641050
- 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)
- $22,620
- Income (IRS master file)
- $310,952
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $310,952 | $327,593 | $22,620 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $330,553 | $371,912 | $26,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $330,505 | $320,078 | $67,832 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 82-4641050).
Questions about PROLOGUE THEATRE
- What is the EIN of PROLOGUE THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROLOGUE THEATRE is 82-4641050.
- Is PROLOGUE THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to PROLOGUE THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROLOGUE 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 PROLOGUE THEATRE 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 PROLOGUE THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PROLOGUE THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Christie Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROLOGUE THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROLOGUE THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $310,952, expenses of $327,593 and total assets of $22,620 at year end.
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