Nonprofit · EIN 88-0054639
NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER
Also known as RENO LITTLE THEATER
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $753,358 | $845,113 | -$91,755 | $1,156,068 | $46,330 | $1,109,738 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $857,773 | $850,562 | $7,211 | $1,258,237 | $56,744 | $1,201,493 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $797,099 | $787,164 | $9,935 | $1,294,488 | $100,206 | $1,194,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $227,594
- of which government grants
- $34,520
- Program service revenue
- $513,860
- Investment income
- $10,710
- Net rental income
- $1,194
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,713
- Other revenue
- $1,194
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,144
- Other salaries and wages
- $223,925
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $452,069
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $27,633
- Travel
- $4,747
- Depreciation
- $58,686
- Program services (functional)
- $645,576
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,727
- Fundraising (functional)
- $60,810
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,258,237
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,156,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $46,330
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,109,738
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $773,822
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,109,738
- Gross receipts
- $758,340
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 215
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Taylor | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $75,000 | $12,144 |
| Traci Biondi | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Mendoza | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Davis Rounds | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Simon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Ginder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darcy Lenardson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Elia Tolles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Wigren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karly Tilman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Bengohea | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Phil Hearn Until July | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Fried Until July | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nohemy Velasco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Frazel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Taylor | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $81,844 | $12,144 |
| Traci Biondi | Chair (From March) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Mendoza | Vice Chair (From April) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Davis Rounds | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Simon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Ginder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darcy Lenardson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Elia Tolles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Wigren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adriano Cabral | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Bengohea | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiah Beverly-Graham | Chair (Until March) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Hernandez | Vice Chair (Until April) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Taylor | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $54,269 | $15,377 |
| Adriano Cabral | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiah Beverly-Graham | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Bengochea | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Hernandez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Davis Rounds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darcy Lenardson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Landau | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Mendoza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Simon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Wigren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Parker | Director (Aug-May) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leala Lierman | Director (Aug-May) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 147 E PUEBLO ST, RENO, NV 89502-2907
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melissa Taylor, 147 E Pueblo Street, Reno, NV 89502
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Taylor, Executive Director
- Phone
- (775) 813-8900
- Website
- WWW.RENOLITTLETHEATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The mission of Reno Little Theater is to create exceptional theatrical experiences that inspire, entertain, and strengthen our community through artistic engagement and collaboration.
Program accomplishments
- RLT had 6 mainstage productions with 9,159 audience members.Expenses $620,878 · revenue $309,660
- RLT's education program had 21 camps with 388 attendees, 6 classes with 117 attendees, and 41 performances showcases with 2,816 attendees. RLT also had 52 co-produced events with resident companies with a total of 2,552 audience members.Expenses $24,698 · revenue $204,200
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0054639
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,156,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $758,340
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $753,358 | $845,113 | $1,156,068 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $857,773 | $850,562 | $1,258,237 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $797,099 | $787,164 | $1,294,488 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $527,687 | $488,201 | $1,257,499 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | 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 88-0054639).
Questions about NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER
- What is the EIN of NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER is 88-0054639.
- Is NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER 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 NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Melissa Taylor.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (Melissa Taylor, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NEW RENO LITTLE THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $753,358, expenses of $845,113 and total assets of $1,156,068 at year end.
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