Nonprofit · EIN 85-1507824
CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $279,249 | $239,112 | $40,137 | $18,482 | $7,399 | $11,083 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $222,587 | $280,639 | -$58,052 | $5,946 | $35,000 | -$29,054 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $178,820 | $198,470 | -$19,650 | $25,398 | $0 | $25,398 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $193,312
- Program service revenue
- $83,712
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $605
- Other revenue
- $2,225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $87,527
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $113,527
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $97
- Accounting fees
- $41
- Occupancy
- $41,949
- Travel
- $918
- Program services (functional)
- $146,875
- Management and general (functional)
- $92,237
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,946
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,482
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,399
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,083
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,083
- Gross receipts
- $279,249
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Newcomer | Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 30 | $26,000 |
| Miriam Hollar | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Newcomer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Beerworth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lorene Chesley | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Newcomer | Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 30 | $26,000 |
| Erin Ribka | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Newcomer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jana Mestecky | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Miriam Hollar | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lorene Chesley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Newcomer | Executive Director | 30 | $23,600 |
| Lynn Chao | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa D'Souza | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Dianne Rosenberg | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Blake Coheley | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Ribka | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Newcomer | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jana Mestecky | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6063 MAGAZINE ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-5823
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 3430 Coliseum Street, New Orleans LA 70115
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Newcomer, 3430 Coliseum Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Michael Newcomer, 3430 Coliseum Street, New Orleans LA 70115
- Signed the 990
- Michael Newcomer, Executive Director
- Phone
- (504) 354-8636
- Website
- www.crescentcitystage.com
Mission
Presentation of live theatrical productions and entertainment; encouraging participation and learning in the dramatic arts through educational programming; teaching of drama and performance techniques; creating greater awareness and support of dramatic arts.
Program accomplishments
- During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage operated CCS Studio, a performing arts education program serving 54 enrolled students ranging in age from first grade through adulthood. The program provided structured instruction in the performing arts, offering accessible training to youth and adult community members across a broad range of skill levels and age groups. CCS Studio advances the organization's exempt purpose of fostering arts education and community engagement by delivering ongoing performing arts classes to the general public.Expenses $8,250 · revenue $14,682
- During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage produced and presented a full live theatrical production of Tiny Beautiful Things. The production employed 12 artists and production professionals, including actors, a director, designers, and crew, providing direct compensation to performing arts workers in the community. The production was attended by over 1,000 audience members, expanding public access to live professional theater. This program directly advances the organization's exempt purpose of enriching the cultural life of the community through the presentation of high-quality live performing arts.Expenses $64,077 · grants $35,483 · revenue $34,732
- During the 2025 tax year, Crescent City Stage produced and presented a full live theatrical production of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt 2B. The production engaged 15 artists and production professionals, including actors, a director, designers, and crew, providing direct compensation and professional opportunity to performing arts workers in the community. The production was attended by over 850 audience members, furthering public access to live professional theater. This program directly advances the organization's exempt purpose of enriching the cultural life of the community through the presentation of high-quality live performing arts.Expenses $74,548 · grants $35,483 · revenue $27,301
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-1507824
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,482
- Income (IRS master file)
- $279,249
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $279,249 | $239,112 | $18,482 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $222,587 | $280,639 | $5,946 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $178,820 | $198,470 | $25,398 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Michael Newcomer | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Elizabeth Elkins Newcomer | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-1507824).
Questions about CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO
- What is the EIN of CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO is 85-1507824.
- Is CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO 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 CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO 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 CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO 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 CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Newcomer.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,000 (Michael Newcomer, Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CRESCENT CITY STAGE CO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $279,249, expenses of $239,112 and total assets of $18,482 at year end.
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