Nonprofit · EIN 26-0059867
STRAY DOG THEATRE
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $657,548 | $634,496 | $23,052 | $1,330,683 | $126,643 | $1,204,040 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,039,525 | $698,484 | $341,041 | $1,315,427 | $147,047 | $1,168,380 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $348,075
- of which government grants
- $123,401
- Program service revenue
- $249,215
- Investment income
- $46,743
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,386
- Other revenue
- $13,515
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $169,291
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $370,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,300
- Occupancy
- $19,205
- Depreciation
- $19,657
- Program services (functional)
- $588,259
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,250
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,987
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,315,427
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,330,683
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $126,643
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,204,040
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $436,661
- Publicly traded securities
- $593,359
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,204,040
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5,490
- Gross receipts
- $662,106
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT OGDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $85,255 | $4,745 |
| GARY BELL | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 40 | $65,255 | $4,745 |
| MELINDA LIGON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WINTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GILBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY ALTHOLZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI CALIGUR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA RILEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOLLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT OGDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $84,159 | $5,841 |
| GARY BELL | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 40 | $65,116 | $4,884 |
| MELINDA LIGON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WINTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GILBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY ALTHOLZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI CALIGUR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA RILEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2336 TENNESSEE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104-1734
- In care of
- % ROBERT W K OGDEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELINDA LIGON, 2336 TENNESSEE AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63104
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT OGDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (314) 865-1995
- Website
- WWW.STRAYDOGTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STOPP & VANHOY LLC
Mission
STRAY DOG THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO UNLEASHING THE ART OF THEATRE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ON SAINT LOUIS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Program accomplishments
- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: STRAY DOG THEATRE OPERATES ARTS-IN-MIND (AIM) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. THESE PROGRAMS INTEGRATE THE UNIVERSAL ASPECTS OF THEATRE TO COORDINATE THE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INNER-CITY STUDENTS EVERY DAY SAINT LOUIS AREA SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION. STRAY DOG THEATRE AND AIM ARE THE PROUD RECIPIENTS OF A 2007 VANGUARD AWARD FROM THE SAINT LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH BOARD FOR ARTS EDUCATION INNOVATION AND A 2013 SAC AWARD FROM THE MISSOURI SCHOOL AGE COMMUNITY COALITION FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL AGE CARE (SAC) PROGRAM OF THE YEAR.Expenses $182,379
- MAINSTAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: STRAY DOG THEATRE MOUNTS MAINSTAGE AND YOUTH PRODUCTIONS AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL THEATRE SEASON. EACH MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION RUNS FOR 10-TO-15 PERFORMANCES OF 150 SEATS EACH AT SDT'S TOWER GROVE ABBEY VENUE. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE COMEDIES, DRAMAS, AND MUSICALS THAT CHALLENGE, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE. STRAY DOG THEATRE AND ITS ARTISTS ARE CONSISTENTLY HONORED WITH ARTISTIC RECOGNITIONS, INCLUDNG MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS FROM THE ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE.Expenses $405,880 · revenue $249,215
- YOUTH ARTS CAMPS: STRAY DOG THEATRE HOSTS ARTS-IN-REACH (AIR) YOUTH ARTS CAMPS. THESE CAMPS OPERATE THROUGH SEVERAL CITY LOCATIONS OVER THE SUMMER AND CULMINATE WITH FINAL DAY PUBLIC PERFORMANCES SO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN DISPLAY THEIR WORK TO THEIR SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS SUCH AS AIR HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERAL STRAY DOG THEATRE RECOGNITIONS, INCLUDING A 2017 RESOLUTION FROM THE 99TH MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND A 2017 PROCLAMATION FROM THE SAINT LOUIS CITY MAYOR, BOTH FOR SERVICE TOWARD COMMUNITY. THE YOUTH ARTS CAMP PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED IN 2023, HOWEVER, MANAGEMENT HOPES TO RESUME AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0059867
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,330,683
- Income (IRS master file)
- $662,106
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $657,548 | $634,496 | $1,330,683 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,039,525 | $698,484 | $1,315,427 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $802,633 | $746,830 | $952,926 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 26-0059867).
Questions about STRAY DOG THEATRE
- What is the EIN of STRAY DOG THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STRAY DOG THEATRE is 26-0059867.
- Is STRAY DOG THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to STRAY DOG THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STRAY DOG THEATRE 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 STRAY DOG THEATRE 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 STRAY DOG THEATRE 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 STRAY DOG THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELINDA LIGON.
- Who are the officers and directors of STRAY DOG THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,255 (ROBERT OGDEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does STRAY DOG THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $657,548, expenses of $634,496 and total assets of $1,330,683 at year end.
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