Nonprofit · EIN 35-1551064
FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $317,644 | $332,550 | -$14,906 | $560,009 | $146,037 | $413,972 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $270,799 | $369,489 | -$98,690 | $831,784 | $418,832 | $412,952 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $346,510 | $355,548 | -$9,038 | $934,608 | $441,318 | $493,290 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $187,748
- Program service revenue
- $128,353
- Investment income
- $214
- Other revenue
- $1,329
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $142,815
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,637
- Professional fundraising fees
- $4,278
- Accounting fees
- $24,585
- Occupancy
- $26,617
- Depreciation
- $2,546
- Program services (functional)
- $225,084
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,281
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $831,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $560,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $146,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $413,972
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,632
- Publicly traded securities
- $149,246
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $353,279
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,693
- Gross receipts
- $317,644
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER CLOSSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $64,217 |
| M SUSANA WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN FISHER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH JANSSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB KLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR KEN BUGAJSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA BRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN LOWDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY WARDLAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARI SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS WEEMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M SUSANA WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN FISHER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH JANSSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINNEA BARTLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS BANDEMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE HEFLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB KLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIDIA VILLALBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR KEN BUGAJSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA BRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN LOWDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LARRY WARDLAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER CLOSSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD ESPELAND | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $57,962 |
| M SUSANA WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN FISHER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH JANSSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINNEA BARTLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS BANDEMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE HEFLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB KLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZAN MORIARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIDIA VILLALBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN LOWDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR KEN BUGAJSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA BRADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2426 LAKE AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-5406
- In care of
- % HEATHER CLOSSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER CLOSSON
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER CLOSSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (260) 422-6900
- Website
- WWW.FWYT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONARD J ANDORFER & CO LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENTERTAIN AREA YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH THEATRE ARTS. FOUNDED BY MRS. CHAN RAY AND MRS. LESTER JACOBS IN 1934 AS PART OF OLD FORT PLAYERS (NOW THE CIVIC THEATRE), THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS THE FIFTH OLDEST CHILDREN'S THEATRE IN THE NATION AND OFFERS A COMPLETE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS; PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND CAMPS, AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTHEATRE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: CLASSES AND CAMPS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FROM ACTING AND STAGE PRESENCE TO TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND CREATING ORIGINAL WORKS. IN 2024-2025, ACADEMY PROGRAMS BUILT THE CONFIDENCE OF NEARLY 450 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTERS. YOUTHEATRE PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSY THEATRE EACH SUMMER TO PRESENT "LET'S PUT ON A SHOW," A PERFORMANCE-BASED CAMP OPPORTUNITY AT THE HISTORIC EMBASSY THEATRE. IN JUNE 2025, YOUTHEATRE ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM 'YOUNG @ HEART,' PRESENTING VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIANA MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATION. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: IN 2024-2025, YOUTHEATRE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS ENGAGED 114 YOUTH ON-STAGE, OFFERED 30 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES OFF-STAGE AS TECHNICIANS, AND FACILITATED SCHOOL SHOWS ATTENDED BY 1,503 STUDENTS. A GRAND TOTAL OF 5,696 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH MAINSTAGE SHOWS. OUR YOUNG HEROES OF CONSCIOUS PRODUCTION, SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN, FACILITATED IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE, POLICING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH A STRUCTURED COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE URBAN LEAGUE AND UNITED FRONT. THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF OUR 'STORIES FROM THE STACKS: THEATRE FOR YOUNG READERS' COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS BROUGHT TO 1,480 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETELY FREE OF COST, REMOVING THE FINANCIAL BARRIER. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: ACCESS TO THE ARTS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO YOUTHEATRE. WE WORK TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A WIDE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD PARTICIPATION. OUTREACH EFFORTS IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED: WORKSHOPS WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH CAMP RED CEDAR; AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS WITH ELEMENTARY-AGED GIRL SCOUTS; AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING PBS EXPLORER DAY, FRIGHT NIGHT AND TASTE OF THE ARTS. YOUTHEATRE ON-THE-GO PRODUCTIONS INCREASED THEIR REACH FROM THE YEAR PRIOR, REACHING 1,185 YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.Expenses $225,084 · revenue $126,353
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1551064
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $560,009
- Income (IRS master file)
- $317,644
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $317,644 | $332,550 | $560,009 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $270,799 | $369,489 | $831,784 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $346,510 | $355,548 | $934,608 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $360,527 | $325,852 | $506,886 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 35-1551064).
Questions about FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED is 35-1551064.
- Is FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED 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 FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED 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 FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED 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 FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER CLOSSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,217 (HEATHER CLOSSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,644, expenses of $332,550 and total assets of $560,009 at year end.
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