Nonprofit · EIN 86-1914520
DESTINATION THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ATLANTA, GA 30318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $317,521 | $278,913 | $38,608 | $59,204 | $0 | $59,204 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $242,584 | $272,226 | -$29,642 | $20,596 | $0 | $20,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,467
- Program service revenue
- $173,054
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,745
- Other salaries and wages
- $107,094
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $184,236
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,997
- Occupancy
- $10,807
- Travel
- $7,379
- Program services (functional)
- $167,506
- Management and general (functional)
- $111,407
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,204
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,204
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $59,204
- Gross receipts
- $317,521
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Phelps | President and Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $21,000 | $658 |
| Amy Duffy | Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $21,000 | $316 |
| Suzanne Gray | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wunder | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent Thurman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Crute | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Geertsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Geertsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Phelps | President and Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $21,000 | $658 |
| Amy Duffy | Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $21,000 | $316 |
| Suzanne Gray | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wunder | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent Thurman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Crute | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Geertsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Geertsen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 216 14TH ST NW STE 5, ATLANTA, GA 30318-6567
- In care of
- % CORY PHELPS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Amy Duffy, 1124 Maryland Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Signed the 990
- Amy Duffy, Executive Director
- Phone
- (727) 418-1042
- Website
- destinationtheatre.org
- Return prepared by
- Adam Baker CPA
Mission
Destination Theatre is formed for the charitable and educational purpose of promoting access to the theatre. It furthers its charitable purpose by conducting educational workshops and seminars, creating theater productions, providing scholarships, and promoting awareness of theater.
Program accomplishments
- Boley Centers on Broadway - Destination Theatre is a proud partner of Boley Centers, Pinellas County, FL's premiere behavioral health organization. With Boley's staff and leadership, DT has spearheaded the development of the Boley Centers on Broadway program, an adaptive theatre and therapy experience where Boley's adult clients mount a fully realized musical alongside the professional artists from Destination Theatre; all the while working to meet their treatment goals.Expenses $42,510 · revenue $14,621
- The Memory Lane Series - Four different entertaining musical shows touring metro-Atlanta's senior living, assisted living, and memory care communities every year. Destination Theatre has nearly seventy engagements at senior facilities each year where they entertain and engage over 2,000 seniors annually.Expenses $18,034 · revenue $14,560
- All-Abilities Programs with a Focus on Youth with Behavioral & Mental Health Conditions - DT offers programs to youth and adults with cognitive and physical impairments, mental illnesses, and behavioral health conditions. Partners inlcude Youth Villages Georgia, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Hillside Inc., Laurel Heights, Kate's Club, and more. DT provides classes, workshops, lessons, & camp-style programs, using theatre to explore programmatic goals in support of clients' individual and group treatment plans.Expenses $11,410 · revenue $16,856
- Community Engagement Touring Performances, Theatre for Young Audiences Touring Performances, After School Education Programs, Summer CampExpenses $95,552 · revenue $114,586
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1914520
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,204
- Income (IRS master file)
- $317,521
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- October 14, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $317,521 | $278,913 | $59,204 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $242,584 | $272,226 | $20,596 | 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 86-1914520).
Questions about DESTINATION THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of DESTINATION THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESTINATION THEATRE INC is 86-1914520.
- Is DESTINATION THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to DESTINATION THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESTINATION THEATRE INC 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 DESTINATION THEATRE INC 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 DESTINATION THEATRE INC 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 DESTINATION THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Amy Duffy.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESTINATION THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,000 (Cory Phelps, President and Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does DESTINATION THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,521, expenses of $278,913 and total assets of $59,204 at year end.
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