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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0665307

METTLESOME THEATER

Also known as METTLESOME

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27701

Financials

$209K$168K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of METTLESOME THEATER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$209,217$168,211$41,006$41,006$0$41,006
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,678
Program service revenue
$182,539
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$766
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$19,712
Other salaries and wages
$57,508
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$77,220
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$375
Occupancy
$54,690
Travel
$16
Program services (functional)
$144,216
Management and general (functional)
$23,891
Fundraising (functional)
$104

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$41,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$41,006
Net assets without donor restrictions
$41,006
Gross receipts
$209,217
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NC

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
April DudashOperations Director
Officer
10$13,638
Brandon AlstonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$3,840
Jack ReitzExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
5$2,459
Ashley MelzerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$1,524
Jonathan YeomansDirector
Trustee or director
1$1,115
Hillary YonceTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$975
Lauren Foster LeeAssistant Director
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 TAYLOR ST STE 9 # 156, DURHAM, NC 27701-4893
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jack Reitz, 800 Taylor St, Suite 9-156, Durham, NC 27701
Signed the 990
April Dudash, Operations Director
Phone
(813) 416-5187
Return prepared by
Sosebee Consulting

Mission

Mettlesome produces creative and smart projects that amplify artists' voices in the South. Mettlesome's mission is to empower our community using the principles of improv comedy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Durham arts nonprofit Mettlesome Theater produces creative and smart projects that amplify artists' voices in the South. In 2024, we offered nearly 50 classes that taught improv and sketch comedy, held nearly 400 performances in the theater space, and increased the number of staff members and performers we paid monthly by 350%.
    Expenses $144,216 · revenue $182,539

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0665307
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$41,006
Income (IRS master file)
$209,217

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$209,217$168,211$41,006IRS

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 99-0665307).

Questions about METTLESOME THEATER

What is the EIN of METTLESOME THEATER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of METTLESOME THEATER is 99-0665307.
Is METTLESOME THEATER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to METTLESOME THEATER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does METTLESOME 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 METTLESOME THEATER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did METTLESOME THEATER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of METTLESOME THEATER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jack Reitz.
Who are the officers and directors of METTLESOME THEATER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,638 (April Dudash, Operations Director).
How much revenue does METTLESOME THEATER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $209,217, expenses of $168,211 and total assets of $41,006 at year end.

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