Nonprofit · EIN 87-3153504
WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, WI 53105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $27,646 | $18,470 | $9,176 | $16,580 | $0 | $16,580 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-PF | $22,824 | $23,853 | -$1,029 | $7,615 | $0 | $7,615 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $16,610 | $12,130 | $4,480 | $5,860 | $0 | $5,860 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,309
- Membership dues
- $525
- Program service revenue
- $25,450
- Investment income
- $37
- Other revenue
- $325
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,804
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,198
- Other expenses
- $15,468
- Program services (functional)
- $15,306
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,580
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,580
- Gross receipts
- $27,646
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Punzi | President / Managing Director | 25 | $0 |
| Lois Lewis | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Anderson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Hernes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Fresen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Punzi | Artistic Director | 30 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Punzi 30028 CIRCLE DR, Burlington, WI 53105 | President Managing Director | 10 | $0 |
| Lois Lewis M W135 S8263 Durham Dr, Muskego, WI 53150 | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Meagher 520 Westminster Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186 | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Don Fresen 180 BRIDGE ST APT 409, BURLINGTON, WI 53105 | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Punzi 30028 CIRCLE DR, BURLINGTON, WI 53105 | Director Artistic Director | 20 | $0 |
| Emily Anderson 106 Gordon Ct, Mukwonago, WI 53149 | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Punzi 30028 CIRCLE DR, Burlington, WI 53105 | President Managing Director | 10 | $0 |
| Lois Lewis M W135 S8263 Durham Dr, Muskego, WI 53150 | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Meagher 520 Westminster Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186 | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Don Fresen 180 BRIDGE ST APT 409, BURLINGTON, WI 53105 | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Punzi 30028 CIRCLE DR, BURLINGTON, WI 53105 | Director Artistic Director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 573, BURLINGTON, WI 53105-0573
- In care of
- % PETER PUNZI
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Peter Punzi, Managing Director
- Phone
- (262) 342-6888
- Website
- WisconsinTheaterArts.org
Mission
Providing arts education through theater classes for children, teens, and adults, including acting, dance, vocal lessons, costuming, set design, lighting, and makeup, often culminating in showcases. Additionally, producing accessible, high-quality community theater performances to enrich and engage the local community.
Program accomplishments
- **Wisconsin Theater Arts (WTA) held theater classes once a week for two hours, concluding with a showcase performance for friends and family. Sessions typically ran for 7 to 9 weeks. Summer camps culminated in two public performances of a musical. **In spring 2025, WTA offered Acting Techniques for ages 7-11, with 20 students (15 returning and 5 new), and Acting Production for ages 12-18, with 9 returning and 2 new students. One participant from Acting Production also served as a teaching assistant for the Acting Techniques class. ** **WTA's three-week summer musical camp for ages 9-18 enrolled 29 students (19 returning and 10 new), including five Junior Interns (ages 16-18) and one college intern. The production was "Annie Jr.", with two performances selling out and attracting over 450 audience members. **WTA also conducted a one-week intensive summer camp in partnership with the Mukwonago Optimist Club, with 59 participants aged 7-15, including three Junior Interns (ages 16-18) and one college intern. The camp featured an original musical adaptation of "Snow White & The Prince: A Magical Tale", written and adapted by founders Patti and Peter Punzi. The two performances drew over 400 attendees. **In fall 2025, WTA's classes combined all age groups (7-18). There were 32 students in total with 18 returning students-two additional students that had previously participated in the 1 week summer camp-and 12 new students. One Acting Production participant also served as a teaching assistant. **During 2025, WTA's Mary Pat Sutherland Scholarship supported six students with a total of $951.90 for classes and camps. **Participant satisfaction remains high, with 75-90% of students in recent seasons being either returning students or referrals from existing families.Expenses $15,306 · grants $250
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3153504
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,646
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $27,646 | $18,470 | $16,580 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2024 | $22,824 | $23,853 | $7,615 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $16,610 | $12,130 | $5,860 | XML |
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 87-3153504).
Questions about WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS is 87-3153504.
- Is WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS 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 WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN THEATER ARTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,646, expenses of $18,470 and total assets of $16,580 at year end.
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