Nonprofit · EIN 38-2456447
THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · ALPENA, MI 49707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | -$44,571 | $38,171 | -$82,742 | $582,734 | $96,176 | $486,558 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $221,402 | $45,042 | $176,360 | $1,061,103 | $491,803 | $569,300 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $115,025 | $22,289 | $92,736 | $665,871 | $272,931 | $392,940 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $170,374
- of which government grants
- $11,200
- Program service revenue
- $2,200
- Investment income
- -$217,145
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$227,352
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,265
- Occupancy
- $979
- Depreciation
- $2,150
- Program services (functional)
- $36,906
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,265
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,061,103
- Total assets, end of year
- $582,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $96,176
- Net assets, end of year
- $486,558
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,701
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $480,543
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,015
- Gross receipts
- $182,781
- Employees
- 0
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOURDELAIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARA FRITZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE GENTRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA LARKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA LUTHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOURDELAIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARA FRITZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE GENTRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA LARKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA LUTHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOURDELAIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARA FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE GENTRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL KRAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA LARKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA LUTHER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 N SECOND AVE, ALPENA, MI 49707-2338
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARBARA BOURDELAIS, 1271 DOW DR, ALPENA, MI 49707
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA BOURDELAIS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (989) 354-2267
- Website
- THUNDERBAYTHEATRE.COM
- Return prepared by
- BOLDREY SENCHUK ROULEAU & WILLIAMS CPAS
Mission
THE MISSION OF THUNDER BAY THEATRE IS TO PROVIDE A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF PORGRAMS, INCLUDING MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATIONAL SHOWS AND THEATRE WORKSHOPS.
Program accomplishments
- YEAR-ROUND MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FOR ADULT AND YOUTH, EDUCATIONAL SHOWS, AND THEATRE WORKSHOPS. GENERALLY SPEAKING, TOTAL ATTENDANCE IS IN EXCESS OF 10,000 ANNUALLY. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE PRODUCTIONS WERE INTERRUPTED, THEN THE ORGANIZATION SUFFERED A LOSS DUE TO FIRE WITH AN ATTACHED BUILDING CATCHING ON FIRE AND THE THEATRE BUILDING SUSTAINED FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE. THE ORGANIZATION HAD STARTED REBUILDING AND THEN WAS THE VICTIM OF ANOTHER FIRE AND A BURGLARY DURING 2024. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARD RE-ESTABLISHING THE THEATRE PROGRAM AND FINISH THE REBUILDING. THE PHYSICAL LOSS AND DAMAGE IS SUBSTANTIALLY COVERED BY INSURANCE AND COMMUNITY GRANTS. THE ORGANIZATION EXPECTS THAT THE THEATER WILL BE REOPENED SOMETIME IN 2026.Expenses $36,906 · revenue $2,200
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 | 990 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
- 38-2456447
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $582,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $182,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | -$44,571 | $38,171 | $582,734 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $221,402 | $45,042 | $1,061,103 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $115,025 | $22,289 | $665,871 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,870 | $25,619 | $761,055 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 38-2456447).
Questions about THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC is 38-2456447.
- Is THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THUNDER BAY 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 THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA BOURDELAIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THUNDER BAY THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of -$44,571, expenses of $38,171 and total assets of $582,734 at year end.
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