Nonprofit · EIN 41-1563764
PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,032,867 | $3,287,621 | -$1,254,754 | $7,204,340 | $296,620 | $6,907,720 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,127,399 | $3,820,105 | -$1,692,706 | $8,538,243 | $375,720 | $8,162,523 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,944,062 | $3,695,941 | -$751,879 | $10,287,664 | $432,548 | $9,855,116 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,334,583
- of which government grants
- $627,711
- Program service revenue
- $442,782
- Investment income
- $245,618
- Net rental income
- $2,070
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $239
- Other revenue
- $9,884
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $418,435
- Other salaries and wages
- $918,348
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,529,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $77,149
- Legal fees
- $20,383
- Accounting fees
- $77,189
- Occupancy
- $195,666
- Travel
- $90,642
- Depreciation
- $14,808
- Program services (functional)
- $2,481,800
- Management and general (functional)
- $457,170
- Fundraising (functional)
- $348,651
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,538,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,204,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $296,620
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,907,720
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $46,588
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,012,545
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $895,175
- Gross receipts
- $2,034,591
- Employees
- 131
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BELLAMY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $140,744 | $12,743 |
| AMY THOMAS | COO Officer | 40 | $128,478 | $14,636 |
| LOU BELLAMY | FOUNDER, ART Trustee or director | 10 | $136,865 | $0 |
| MELANIE DOUGLAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE BEFIDI | FIRST VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MCLELLAN | SECOND VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVONTE ANYABWELE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS HILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ACITO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MALER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAYLA NOURAEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY N SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE WALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID WELLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BELLAMY | EX OFFICIO, Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $115,796 | $26,233 |
| AMY THOMAS | COO Officer | 40 | $114,690 | $13,308 |
| LOU BELLAMY | FOUNDER, ART Trustee or director | 10 | $115,180 | $0 |
| MELANIE DOUGLAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARSON FUNDERBURK | FIRST VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE BEFIDI | SECOND VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVONTE ANYABWELE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMAYNE BRAMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ACITO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DELORIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MALER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MCLELLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAYLA NOURAEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY N SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE WALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WELLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BELLAMY | EX OFFICIO, Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,056 | $21,102 |
| AMY THOMAS | COO Officer | 40 | $119,216 | $12,711 |
| LOU BELLAMY | FOUNDER, ART Officer | 10 | $97,291 | $19,547 |
| MELANIE DOUGLAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARSON FUNDERBURK | FIRST VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE BEFIDI | SECOND VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVONTE ANYABWELE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMAYNE BRAMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ACITO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DELORIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MALER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MCLELLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAYLA NOURAEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY N SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE WALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WELLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 270 KENT ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-1744
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY THOMAS, 270 NORTH KENT ST, ST PAUL, MN 55102
- Signed the 990
- JAVONTE ANYABWELE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (651) 288-6780
- Website
- WWW.PENUMBRATHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOYUM & BARENSCHEER PLLP
Mission
PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY CREATES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT, THOUGHT PROVOKING, RELEVANT AND THAT ILLUMINATE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. TODAY, PENUMBRA IS EVOLVING INTO A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING. THE PENUMBRA OF THE FUTURE IS A DYNAMIC PERFORMING ARTS, RETREAT, AND LEARNING CENTER DEVELOPING NEW WORK, IDEAS, AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. BUILDING UPON ITS HISTORY, PENUMBRA WILL OFFER NEW ARTISTIC PROGRAMS, ROBUST EQUITY TRAINING, WELLNESS SERVICES AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- PENUMBRA'S MAINSTAGE SEASON INCLUDED: IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT, BLACK NATIVITY, PARADISE BLUE, AND WHEN WE WERE FOUND.Expenses $1,845,648 · revenue $296,009
- PENUMBRA CONTINUED TO OFFER ITS EQUITY TRAINING SERVICES TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PENUMBRA'S EQUITY TRAINING COMBINES EXPERT FACILITATION, A POWERFUL EXPLORATION OF RACE IN AMERICA, MONOLOGUES FROM ARTISTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO USE THEATRE AS A WAY TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND MODEL. PENUMBRA ALSO EMBARKED UPON A CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO EXPAND ITS EQUITY TRAINING OFFERINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $117,354 · revenue $146,773
- PENUMBRA BEGAN EARLY R&D TO INFORM PILOT WELLNESS SERVICES TESTED IN FY24. PENUMBRA ALSO CREATED CURRICULUM FOR ITS PRIDE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 2 TO 22.Expenses $518,798
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
- 41-1563764
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,204,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,034,591
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,032,867 | $3,287,621 | $7,204,340 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,127,399 | $3,820,105 | $8,538,243 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,944,062 | $3,695,941 | $10,287,664 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,011,961 | $2,341,218 | $10,977,154 | 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 41-1563764).
Questions about PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC
- What is the EIN of PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC is 41-1563764.
- Is PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY 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 PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY 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 PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY 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 PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMY THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,744 (SARAH BELLAMY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,032,867, expenses of $3,287,621 and total assets of $7,204,340 at year end.
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