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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3743461

FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE

Tax-exempt · VAN NUYS, CA 91406

Financials

$43K$23K2023$37K$21K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$37,390$20,650$16,740$142,661$0$142,661
December 31, 2023990$42,860$23,192$19,668$125,921$0$125,921
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,390
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$550
Depreciation
$9,296
Program services (functional)
$20,650

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$125,921
Total assets, end of year
$142,661
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$142,661
Land, buildings and equipment
$139,531
Net assets without donor restrictions
$142,661
Gross receipts
$37,390
Employees
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
OH

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL J BOUSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL J BOUSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6609 LANGDON AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406-6310
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
6609 Langdon Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL J BOUSON, 1535 LAKEWOOD AVE, LIMA, OH 45805
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Michael Bouson, 6609 Langdon Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406
Signed the 990
MICHAEL J BOUSON, President
Phone
(917) 969-9166
Return prepared by
JMK CPA PARTNERS LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3743461 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Friends of the Ohio Theatre is a non profit 501c3 who's mission is to renovate,and restore, the Ohio Theatre in Lima, Ohio. The Ohio Theatre, located at 122 W North Street has been a Lima landmark for nearly one hundred years. Over the years the building has been used as a vaudeville house, a movie palace, a nightclub, and as a special event space. Unfortunately, time has taken it's toll on the building, but thankfully almost all of it's original charm remains. (Even if it requires some refreshing and repairs) The Friends of the Ohio Theatre's mission is to ensure that this grand building remain a part of Lima for years to come.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Friends of the Ohio Theatre is a non profit 501c3 who's mission is to renovate,and restore, the Ohio Theatre in Lima, Ohio. The Ohio Theatre, located at 122 W North Street has been a Lima landmark for nearly one hundred years. Over the years the building has been used as a vaudeville house, a movie palace, a nightclub, and as a special event space. Unfortunately, time has taken it's toll on the building, but thankfully almost all of it's original charm remains. (Even if it requires some refreshing and repairs) The Friends of the Ohio Theatre's mission is to ensure that this grand building remain a part of Lima for years to come.
    Expenses $20,650

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3743461
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-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Michael Bouson
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Michael Bouson
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$37,390$20,650$142,661XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Michael Bouson
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$42,860$23,192$125,921XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$94,226$3,060$106,253IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: MICHAEL J BOUSON
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 85-3743461).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE is 85-3743461.
Is FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO 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 FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL J BOUSON.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE OHIO THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $37,390, expenses of $20,650 and total assets of $142,661 at year end.

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