Nonprofit · EIN 95-3251950
FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS
Tax-exempt · NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $317,644 | $279,445 | $38,199 | $553,328 | $1 | $553,327 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $211,481 | $269,390 | -$57,909 | $544,592 | $1,263 | $543,329 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $197,822 | $241,102 | -$43,280 | $537,210 | $1,094 | $536,116 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,503
- Program service revenue
- $237,025
- Investment income
- $67,116
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $46,797
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,118
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,042
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,242
- Accounting fees
- $9,140
- Program services (functional)
- $279,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $544,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $553,328
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1
- Net assets, end of year
- $553,327
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,658
- Publicly traded securities
- $502,846
- Gross receipts
- $763,845
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAE COHEN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BILL PETERS | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| FLOYD HARDEN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LORI KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KRISTINA ANDERSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JAMES HUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KATINA GOSHTASBY | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANDREW KELLY | Vice President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BENDETTI | President & CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAE COHEN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BILL PETERS | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| FLOYD HARDEN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LORI KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KRISTINA ANDERSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JAMES HUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KATINA GOSHTASBY | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANDREW KELLY | Vice President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BENDETTI | President & CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAE COHEN | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BILL PETERS | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| FLOYD HARDEN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LORI KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KRISTINA ANDERSON | Secretary Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JAMES HUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KATINA GOSHTASBY | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANDREW KELLY | Vice President Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BENDETTI | President & CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 CLIFF DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-5127
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE BENDETTI, 2501 CLIFF DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE BENDETTI, President & CEO
- Phone
- (949) 631-0288
- Website
- www.ntaconline.com
- Return prepared by
- FMichael Stone An Acctcy Corp
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3251950 or by the name FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS.
- 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
THEATRICAL PLAYS
Program accomplishments
- The Friends of Newport Theatre Arts Center have continuously produced live theatrical performances in our present location for over thirty years. We have been honored by the local media with awards for Best Production, Best Actor, Best Actress and Outstanding Theater Personnel many times. We have a contract with the City of Newport Beach for the non-exclusive right to use the City owned property for play productions and are the only live theater group so designated by the City. We were given a special award by the City for our outstanding service to the City and the community acting as the de facto theater for the City. We are financially secure and are well supported by donations and ticket sales including nearly 800 season ticket holders which represents approximately 50 % of our theater capacity for each production. We present six productions each season consisting of a mix of dramas, comedies, mysteries and musicals. The following represents the normal year and the COVID related year - Normal Year Plays Per Year 6 Productions per play/musical 15/19 Average Attendance 78 % of Capacity 86%Expenses $279,445
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
- 95-3251950
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $553,328
- Income (IRS master file)
- $763,845
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $317,644 | $279,445 | $553,328 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $211,481 | $269,390 | $544,592 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $197,822 | $241,102 | $537,210 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $109,301 | $136,876 | $556,337 | 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 95-3251950).
Questions about FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS is 95-3251950.
- Is FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS 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 FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS 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 FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS 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 FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MICHELLE BENDETTI.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,644, expenses of $279,445 and total assets of $553,328 at year end.
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