Nonprofit · EIN 85-3485640
HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $228,372 | $231,497 | -$3,125 | $10,969 | $0 | $10,969 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $98,826 | $90,266 | $8,560 | $14,094 | $0 | $14,094 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $166,969
- of which government grants
- $84,323
- Program service revenue
- $61,389
- Investment income
- $14
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $563
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $8,636
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,611
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $54,247
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $38,328
- Program services (functional)
- $223,370
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,127
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,094
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,969
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,969
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,969
- Gross unrelated business income
- $14
- Gross receipts
- $228,372
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Robey | Board Member, Instructor Trustee or director | 6 | $3,480 |
| Kristen McKenzie | Board Treasurer, Instructor Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $2,860 |
| Brian Shea | Board VP, Instructor Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $2,296 |
| Barry Wright | Board Presdient, Instructor Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Cory Anotado | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Aaron Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian James O'Connell | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Emily Marvin | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen McKenzie | Treasurer, Board of Directors, Instructor | 4 | $4,440 |
| Katie Overbey | Board Member, Instructor | 4 | $4,260 |
| Brian Shea | Vice President, Board of Directors, Instructor | 12 | $2,100 |
| Brian James O'Connell | Board Member, Instructor | 4 | $1,950 |
| Barry Wright | President, Board of Directors, Instructor | 12 | $0 |
| Cory Anotado | Board Member, Website Director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3351 CHESTNUT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21211-2623
- In care of
- % BARRY WRIGHT III
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3351 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore MD 21211
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Barry Wright, 3351 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Barry Wright, 3351 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore MD 21211
- Signed the 990
- Barry Wright, President, Board of Directors
- Phone
- (302) 745-6877
- Website
- https://highwireimprov.com
Mission
Highwire Improv's mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice in Baltimore and around the world through improvisational theater.
Program accomplishments
- Highwire Improv delivers improvisational workshops, classes, and training for organizations. These programs benefitted approximately 1200 individuals.Expenses $54,247 · revenue $46,448
- Highwire Improv delivers improv shows (entertainment) to the general public. These programs benefitted approximately 2400 individuals.Expenses $24,417 · revenue $14,941
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3485640
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,969
- Income (IRS master file)
- $228,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $228,372 | $231,497 | $10,969 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $98,826 | $90,266 | $14,094 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Barry Wright | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Barry Edwin Wright III | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Barry Wright | 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 85-3485640).
Questions about HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED is 85-3485640.
- Is HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED 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 HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED 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 HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED 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 HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Barry Wright.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,480 (Jessica Robey, Board Member, Instructor).
- How much revenue does HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,372, expenses of $231,497 and total assets of $10,969 at year end.
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