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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1578048

SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

Tax-exempt · SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Financials

$868K$1.1M2022$855K$957K2023$995K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$994,830$1,038,567-$43,737$205,672$50,739$154,933
June 30, 2024990$855,091$956,588-$101,497$352,578$117,004$235,574
June 30, 2023990$868,096$1,056,325-$188,229$265,875$101,974$163,901
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$258,729
Program service revenue
$729,323
Investment income
$159
Net income from fundraising events
$6,619
Other revenue
$6,619

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$182,911
Other salaries and wages
$51,182
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$259,336
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,554
Occupancy
$101,368
Travel
$14,256
Depreciation
$8,762
Program services (functional)
$861,231
Management and general (functional)
$163,123
Fundraising (functional)
$14,213

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$281,939
Total assets, end of year
$205,672
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,739
Net assets, end of year
$154,933
Land, buildings and equipment
$159,076
Net assets without donor restrictions
$154,933
Gross receipts
$1,010,945
Employees
7
Volunteers
86
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
GA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelie MileyArtistic Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$72,500
Jenn DoubledayAssociate Director
Key employee
40$58,756
Renee McMahonOperations Manager
Key employee
40$51,756
LeeAnn KoleBoard President
Officer
10$0
Donna EpsteinBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Kayla JohnsonBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Joe SteffenBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Chris BassBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Len JamesBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Shalonda MullgravBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Laura May BennettBoard Member
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelie MileyArtistic Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$71,615
Renee McMahonOperations Manager
Key employee
40$46,753
Jenn DoubledayAssociate Director
Key employee
40$41,756
LeeAnn KolePresident
Officer
10$0
Chris BassSecretary
Officer
5$0
Joe SteffenBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Donna EpsteinTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Kayla JohnsonBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Amy PierceBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Beckie TempletonBoard Member
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelie MileyArtistic Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$69,695
Renee McMahonOperations Manager
Key employee
40$41,402
Jenn DoubledayAssociate Director
Key employee
40$40,898
LeeAnn KolePresident
Officer
10$0
Chris BassSecretary
Officer
5$0
Joe SteffenBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Donna EpsteinTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Kayla JohnsonBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Amy PierceBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Beckie TempletonBoard Member
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
550 MALL BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA 31406-4802
In care of
% RAY SCHNEIDER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Savannah Children's Theatre, 550 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406
Signed the 990
Georgette Ford, Operations Consultant
Phone
(912) 238-9015

Mission

Our mission is to inspire, educate & entertain children & families through the experience of live theatre, both on & off the stage. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, our vision is to build a community of artists who honor lifelong learning & creative growth in the Coastal Empire & beyond.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Shows: Kids On Stage, Grown Ups on Stage, and Mainstage. Theatrical productions for children and adults to enhance their understanding and appreciation of theatre arts.
    Expenses $152,540 · revenue $150,863
  • Classes: Creative Adventures, Creative Dramatics, Junior Company, SCT Encore, Dance for Musical Theatre, Aerial Silks and summer camps. Providing after school and summer enrichment while building confidence, team building skills, problem solving, and exposing children to live theatre.
    Expenses $195,309 · revenue $496,613
  • Let's Put on a Play Field Trips. Curriculum based field trips for school aged children, many from Title 1 schools. Children are exposed to live theatre while building confidence, fostering teamwork, and boosting memorization and learning skills.
    Expenses $35,841 · revenue $63,337
  • Contract instruction and shared program service costs including instructor fees, occupancy, royalties, and other expenses supporting all theatrical education and production programs.
    Expenses $477,541

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1578048
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$205,672
Income (IRS master file)
$1,010,945

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$994,830$1,038,567$205,672IRS
990June 2024$855,091$956,588$352,578IRS
990June 2023$868,096$1,056,325$265,875XML
990June 2022$1,084,460$828,907$430,506IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 20-1578048).

Questions about SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC is 20-1578048.
Is SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAVANNAH CHILDRENS 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 SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Savannah Children's Theatre.
Who are the officers and directors of SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,500 (Kelie Miley, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does SAVANNAH CHILDRENS THEATRE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $994,830, expenses of $1,038,567 and total assets of $205,672 at year end.

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