Nonprofit · EIN 83-1912953
BANDIT THEATER
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $191,191 | $200,986 | -$9,795 | $102,550 | $25,432 | $77,118 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $185,502 | $190,239 | -$4,737 | $115,869 | $30,801 | $85,068 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $195,227 | $166,975 | $28,252 | $108,417 | $21,374 | $87,043 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $84,953
- of which government grants
- $53,000
- Program service revenue
- $104,181
- Investment income
- $98
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,166
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $793
- Other revenue
- $1,959
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $35,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $127,941
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,782
- Occupancy
- $25,709
- Travel
- $120
- Program services (functional)
- $137,275
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,757
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,954
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $115,869
- Total assets, end of year
- $102,550
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,432
- Net assets, end of year
- $77,118
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,957
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $77,118
- Gross receipts
- $203,125
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Barry | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $82,000 |
| Chris Carter | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Cooper | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Julia Kolski | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Westergreen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Johanna Benefiel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mitch Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pamela Cannon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Caroline Herlihy | Board President (Former) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristine Antonsen | Board Vice President (Former) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE BARRY | EXECUTIVEARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $65,945 |
| JULIA KOLSKI | FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA CANNON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HERLIHY | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTINE ANTONSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE BARRY | EXECUTIVEARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $57,991 |
| KAYLA TEEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER J CARTER | COMMUNITY CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE KRONER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA LOWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULIA KOLSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRYSTA STORM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEISS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 30908, SEATTLE, WA 98113-0908
- In care of
- % ANNIE BARRY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- po box 30908, seattle WA 98113
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Annie Barry, PO BOX 30908, Seattle, WA 98113
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- ANNE BARRY, 7117 32nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle WA 98126
- Signed the 990
- Annie Barry, Executive Director
- Phone
- (510) 219-7208
- Website
- WWW.BANDITTHEATER.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- NWAFM PLLC
Mission
Fostering creativity, building community, and inspiring personal growth through the art of comedy.
Program accomplishments
- Classes - Bandit Theater continued its commitment to arts education by offering over 30 classes and instructing more than 330 students in 2025. Coursework spanned long-form improv, sketch comedy, harolds, and more. Throughout the year, Bandit hosted multiple student/teacher showcases, giving students the opportunity to perform for live, ticketed audiences. Special Events - Bandit's annual fundraiser returned in 2025, bringing together over 130 attendees. With the support of more than 160 donors, the event raised over $18,000 to sustain Bandit's programming, all while celebrating with improv, food, and dancing. Live Performances - In 2025, Bandit Theater produced 157 improv and comedy shows, serving thousands of audience members across the Seattle/Tacoma community and significantly expanding its performance footprint from the previous year.Expenses $137,275 · revenue $106,305
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
- 83-1912953
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,550
- Income (IRS master file)
- $203,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $191,191 | $200,986 | $102,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $185,502 | $190,239 | $115,869 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $195,227 | $166,975 | $108,417 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: ANNE BARRY | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Anne Barry | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Anne Barry | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 83-1912953).
Questions about BANDIT THEATER
- What is the EIN of BANDIT THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BANDIT THEATER is 83-1912953.
- Is BANDIT THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to BANDIT THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BANDIT 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 BANDIT 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 BANDIT 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 BANDIT THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Annie Barry.
- Who are the officers and directors of BANDIT THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,000 (Annie Barry, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BANDIT THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $191,191, expenses of $200,986 and total assets of $102,550 at year end.
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