Nonprofit · EIN 87-3295412
THE STRAY THEATER INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $142,816 | $139,223 | $3,593 | $7,506 | $0 | $7,506 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $172,766 | $197,910 | -$25,144 | $3,913 | $0 | $3,913 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $296,182 | $287,517 | $8,665 | $29,057 | $0 | $29,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,032
- Program service revenue
- $119,796
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,988
- Other revenue
- $1,988
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,664
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,664
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $42,103
- Program services (functional)
- $87,559
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,506
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,506
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,506
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,988
- Gross receipts
- $144,928
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Landfert | President Officer | 30 | $35,347 |
| Aidan Watt | secretary Officer | 15 | $16,290 |
| Eden Sher | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Malama Sokoni | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Landfert | Secretary Officer | 30 | $35,930 |
| John Ennis | President Officer | 10 | $4,517 |
| Brett Johnson | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Hawthorn | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Landfert | Secretary Officer | 40 | $37,257 |
| John Ennis | President Officer | 10 | $31,150 |
| Connie Ennis | former director Former | 1 | $5,520 |
| Brett Johnson | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Hawthorn | director Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4319 MELROSE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029-3510
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Isaac Landfert, 13012 Riverside Drive, apt 19, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- Signed the 990
- isaac landfert, president
- Phone
- (323) 471-0208
- Website
- thestraytheater.com
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-3295412 or by the name THE STRAY THEATER INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Providing affordable options for artists in classes, rehearsals, film and photo shoots, and live productions.
Program accomplishments
- Live shows at affordable rates for artists and the public. Expenses listed are payouts to the producers of the events. Over 200 shows were held in 2024 featuring an array of performance styles from theater to dance to comedy to musicExpenses $82,896 · revenue $87,754
- Space rentals for film and photo shoots, rehearsals, independent classes, etc. During downtime, the theater is rented to artists to explore their crafts at low ratesExpenses $2,113 · revenue $22,877
- Classes for artists at affordable rates. Our acting class saw more than 20 students throughout the year and 4 additional classes brought in additional students studying play writing, clown and improv.Expenses $2,550 · revenue $9,165
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3295412
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,506
- Income (IRS master file)
- $144,928
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $142,816 | $139,223 | $7,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $172,766 | $197,910 | $3,913 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $296,182 | $287,517 | $29,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $190,037 | $169,645 | $20,392 | 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 87-3295412).
Questions about THE STRAY THEATER INC
- What is the EIN of THE STRAY THEATER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE STRAY THEATER INC is 87-3295412.
- Is THE STRAY THEATER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to THE STRAY THEATER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE STRAY THEATER 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 THE STRAY THEATER 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 THE STRAY THEATER 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 THE STRAY THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Isaac Landfert.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE STRAY THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,347 (Isaac Landfert, President).
- How much revenue does THE STRAY THEATER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,816, expenses of $139,223 and total assets of $7,506 at year end.
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