Nonprofit · EIN 38-1398828
GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,385,289 | $3,287,955 | -$902,666 | $8,409,145 | $1,765,327 | $6,643,818 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,334,687 | $3,433,033 | -$1,098,346 | $9,406,729 | $1,821,845 | $7,584,884 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,618,608 | $3,482,716 | -$864,108 | $10,395,673 | $1,712,443 | $8,683,230 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $883,791
- Program service revenue
- $1,413,006
- Investment income
- $1,266
- Net rental income
- $532
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $72,407
- Other revenue
- $87,226
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $155,354
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,010,328
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,441,679
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,383
- Accounting fees
- $22,700
- Occupancy
- $510,700
- Travel
- $229
- Depreciation
- $527,317
- Program services (functional)
- $2,054,553
- Management and general (functional)
- $963,766
- Fundraising (functional)
- $269,636
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,406,729
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,409,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,765,327
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,643,818
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,053,162
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,412,349
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,231,469
- Gross unrelated business income
- $50
- Gross receipts
- $2,455,282
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 482
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE TINKER | OUTGOING EXE Officer | 40 | $80,719 | $21,185 |
| ERIK WOLENBERG | INCOMING EXE Officer | 40 | $10,472 | $118 |
| CHELSEA AUSTIN | PART-YEAR SE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NARISA BANDALI | MEMBER-AT-LA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DODGE | PART-YEAR DI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISCYNETHIA FLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLEE HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT KARHOFF | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLYTHE KAZMIERCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE KIMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KIRCHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LANDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY MCKNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN MOUSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARA PELTIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUNTER REAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY RUCKER | PART-YEAR SE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMARA SYTSMA | PART-YEAR DI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICARDO TAVAREZ | PART-YEAR DI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE TINKER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 1 | $79,410 | $19,537 |
| CHELSEA AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NARISA BANDALI | MEMBER-AT-LA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DODGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISCYNETHIA FLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT KARHOFF | 23-24 TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLYTHE KAZMIERCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE KIMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KIRCHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKIA KYLER | PART-YEAR DI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LANDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY MCKNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MOUSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUNTER REAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX RISPLER | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY RUCKER | MEMBER-AT-LA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SULLIVAN | OUTGOING CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA SYTSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO TAVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI WILLIAMS | PART-YEAR DI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE TINKER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $77,377 | $14,196 |
| AMY ASSENMACHER | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA AUSTIN | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL CARLSON | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DODGE | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY HOLTVLUWER | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT KARHOFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLYTHE KAZMIERCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KIRCHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SALIBA LOUGHMAN | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX RISPLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY RUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SCHMIDT | OUTGOING VIC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SULLIVAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TRAVIS | OUTGOING DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HALEY VALLIER | OUTGOING AT- Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 30 DIVISION AVE N, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3101
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIK WOLENBERG, 30 DIVISION AVE N, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
- Signed the 990
- ERIK WOLENBERG, INCOMING EXEC DRCTR
- Phone
- (616) 222-6650
- Website
- WWW.GRCT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDREWS HOOPER PAVLIK PLC
Mission
GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE AND SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH, ILLUMINATE OUR COMMON HUMANITY, AND IGNITE CONNECTION ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF THEATRE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT COMMUNITY THEATRE: GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS SEVEN THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS ANNUALLY, FEATURING A DIVERSE MIX OF MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AND THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES PERFORMANCES. RECENT PRODUCTIONS HAVE INCLUDED THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 39 STEPS, AND THE COLOR PURPLE. IN ADDITION TO THESE PERFORMANCES, CIVIC THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS LOW SENSORY PERFORMANCES, PICK YOUR PRICE WEDNESDAYS AND RELAXED ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCES. THE THEATRE ALSO FOSTERS NEW WORKS AND EMERGING ARTISTS THROUGH PERFORMANCE BLOCK AND TEN FOR ALL, CIVIC'S ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL.Expenses $1,268,492 · revenue $1,102,596
- YOUTH AND SOTA: CIVIC THEATRE'S SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS IS ONE OF THE PREMIER THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE MIDWEST, OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE THEATRE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE, AS WELL AS ADULTS AND SENIORS. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET STUDENTS AT THEIR LEVEL, PROVIDING AGE-APPROPRIATE TRAINING WITH INCREASING DEPTH AS THEY ADVANCE. THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS HAS EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, WITH ENROLLMENT RISING 86% FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, REFLECTING THE CONTINUED DEMAND FOR ACCESSIBLE ARTS EDUCATION IN WEST MICHIGAN. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL DESCRIPTION.Expenses $786,061 · revenue $310,410
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
- 38-1398828
- 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
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,409,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,455,282
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,385,289 | $3,287,955 | $8,409,145 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,334,687 | $3,433,033 | $9,406,729 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,618,608 | $3,482,716 | $10,395,673 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,082,590 | $3,099,040 | $11,372,857 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 38-1398828).
Questions about GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC is 38-1398828.
- Is GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC 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 GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC 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 GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC 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 GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIK WOLENBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,719 (BRUCE TINKER, OUTGOING EXE).
- How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,385,289, expenses of $3,287,955 and total assets of $8,409,145 at year end.
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