Nonprofit · EIN 03-0547060
AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC
Also known as SPOTLIGHTERS
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $178,368 | $175,203 | $3,165 | $117,111 | $24,141 | $92,970 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $132,426 | $138,478 | -$6,052 | $101,773 | $11,968 | $89,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,287
- of which government grants
- $9,835
- Program service revenue
- $76,437
- Investment income
- $2,178
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,178
- Other revenue
- $2,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,240
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,061
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,326
- Occupancy
- $33,351
- Program services (functional)
- $115,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,261
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $101,773
- Total assets, end of year
- $117,111
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,141
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,970
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $49,397
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $92,970
- Gross receipts
- $181,671
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E 'Fuzz' Roark | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $49,240 |
| Laura Weeldryer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Klarner | Director (1/1/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alanna Kiewe | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Harvery Droke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Fuhr | President (5/11/2025) Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Marcus | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Tan | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Anthony Giglio-Tos | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Carter-Brown | President (5/12/2025) Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E 'Fuzz' Roark | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $57,920 |
| Alan Zemla | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Valerie Lash | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Fuhr | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Marcus | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Tan | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anthony Giglio-Tos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Carter-Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Klarner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alanna Kiewe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Harvery Droke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 817 SAINT PAUL ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202-2472
- In care of
- % ROBERT RUSSELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James Fuzz Roark, 817 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 212022472
- Signed the 990
- Eric Marcus, Treasurer
- Phone
- (410) 752-1225
- Website
- www.spotlighters.org
Mission
Producing live theatre, utilizing local talent in all areas. Providing educational programming for youth and adults in theatre and technical design. Our Mission: To provide the Baltimore community with exceptional, creative, diverse, and affordable theatrical productions which stimulate and entertain both audience and artist. Spotlighters strives to increase and enhance the community's appreciation for and participation in the experience that is live theatre.
Program accomplishments
- Producing over 8 main-stage productions utilizing local performers, designers, and crew. Providing performances to local citizens as well as collaborating with the community to providing entertaining and challenging works to facilitate dialogue around social issues as well as providing the opportunity for patrons to experience historically significant works.Expenses $115,859 · revenue $78,881
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0547060
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $117,111
- Income (IRS master file)
- $181,671
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $178,368 | $175,203 | $117,111 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $132,426 | $138,478 | $101,773 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $230,795 | $262,729 | $122,369 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 03-0547060).
Questions about AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC is 03-0547060.
- Is AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE 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 AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names James Fuzz Roark.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,240 (James E 'Fuzz' Roark, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AUDREY HERMAN SPOTLIGHTERS THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $178,368, expenses of $175,203 and total assets of $117,111 at year end.
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