Nonprofit · EIN 99-1317026
FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $160,929 | $155,055 | $5,874 | $5,874 | $35,000 | -$14,663 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $160,539 | $146,076 | $14,463 | $14,463 | – | $14,463 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,288
- Program service revenue
- $55,641
- Other revenue
- $35,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,200
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $62,928
- Occupancy
- $40,233
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,859
- Other expenses
- $35,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,463
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,874
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,000
- Net assets, end of year
- -$14,663
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,874
- Gross receipts
- $160,929
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE SUTTON | BOARD MEMBER | 30 | $6,800 |
| EMILY STEPHENS | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND MEDIA MANAGER | 5 | $3,400 |
| ROB MCCRAY | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| CASSIE LEFEVOR | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| BEN GREGG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| RJ COMER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY STATLER WEIK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CLAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE SUTTON | BOARD MEMBER | 20 | $21,146 |
| ROB MCCRAY | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| CASSIE LEFEVOR | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| BEN GREGG | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| RJ COMER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| SANDY STATLER WEIK | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CLAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1033 DEMONBREUN ST STE 300, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-4512
- In care of
- % MELANIE SUTTON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MELANIE SUTTON, MANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Mission
BRINGING HUMAN BEINGS TOGETHER THROUGH THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF LIVE THEATRE AND MAKING THOSE EXPERIENCES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Program accomplishments
- FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP FTF IS A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL NON-PROFIT THEATRE COMPANY BASED IN FRANKLIN TN. WE STRIVE TO BRING THE KIND OF ARTS PROGRAMMING TO OUR CITY THAT NOT ONLY ENTERTAINS AN AUDIENCE WITH EXCELLENCE BUT ALSO CHALLENGES ALL OF US TO BE A BETTER COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT THE TELLING OF STORIES AND THE SHARING OF LAUGHTER TEARS SONGS OR POWERFUL WORDS CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND AND CONNECT TO ONE ANOTHER MORE FULLY. THIS VISION FOR HIGH-QUALITY ARTS-BASED FELLOWSHIP GUIDES US TOWARD THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES: ENRICHMENT CIVIL DISCOURSE HOSPITALITY EQUALITY & GENEROSITY. WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH MULTIPLE MAINSTAGE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AT ACCESSIBLE PRICING OFFERING FREE TALKBACKS AFTER THOSE PERFORMANCES YOUTH WORKSHOPS FREE TICKETS FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND PUBLIC SCHOOL THEATRE TEACHERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1317026
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,874
- Income (IRS master file)
- $160,929
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $160,929 | $155,055 | $5,874 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $160,539 | $146,076 | $14,463 | 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 99-1317026).
Questions about FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP
- What is the EIN of FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP is 99-1317026.
- Is FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP 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 FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP 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 FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP 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 FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,800 (MELANIE SUTTON, BOARD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does FRANKLIN THEATRICAL FELLOWSHIP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $160,929, expenses of $155,055 and total assets of $5,874 at year end.
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