Nonprofit · EIN 45-5228846
BLACKBOX FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $137,328 | $133,405 | $3,923 | $52,493 | – | $52,493 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,337 | $140,855 | -$11,518 | $48,570 | – | $48,570 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $89,578 | $84,937 | $4,641 | $60,088 | – | $60,088 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,328
- Program service revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $76,844
- Occupancy
- $25,451
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,105
- Other expenses
- $30,005
- Program services (functional)
- $30,005
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,493
- Cash, savings and investments
- $52,493
- Gross receipts
- $137,328
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rakoci | President | 1 | $0 |
| Rod Reasner | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Kirsten Hancock | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Elias Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Davis | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany McQueen | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rakoci | President | 1 | $0 |
| Rod Reasner | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Kirsten Hancock | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Elias Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Davis | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ashleigh Slater | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rakoci | President | 1 | $0 |
| Rod Reasner | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Kirsten Hancock | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Elias Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Davis | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ashleigh Slater | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany McQueen Resigned | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1377 E FLORENCE BLVD STE 151, CASA GRANDE, AZ 85122-5357
- In care of
- % PHILIP RAKOCI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1377 E FLORENCE BLVD Suite 151 M-9, CASA GRANDE AZ 85122
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Philip Rakoci, 1377 E FLORENCE BLVD Suite 151 M9, CASA GRANDE AZ 85122
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Philip Rakoci, President
- Website
- www.blackboxcg.org
Mission
We are a community theatre arts organization bringing theatre education to children teens and adults. We work with other community organizations to host theater productions workshops and classes.
Program accomplishments
- We are a theatre arts organization providing theatre education to the Casa Grande Community. We continue to grow our Youth theatre program serving over 100 children in Pinal County. We produced a play that was written and director by some of our participants. It was nominated for best Youth Play by the AriZoni Theatre Awards. Royalty rights costume props sets reported on Schedule OExpenses $18,385
- We developed a Youth Summer Camp in partnership with Mission Heights Prep High School. Participants spend 2 weeks learning about all areas of theatre productionon stage and backstage. Students attended a field trip to the Arizona Puppet Theatre in Phoenix AZ Fees paid to MHP for space vans fees and Puppet TheatreExpenses $2,629
- We continued to grow our all ages theatre. We are bringing theatre and art to our local community. We had attendance of over 1000 people attend our performances during the year. We also partnered in events with Casa Grande Main Street. DWP FeesExpenses $8,991
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5228846
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $137,328
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $137,328 | $133,405 | $52,493 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,337 | $140,855 | $48,570 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $89,578 | $84,937 | $60,088 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Philip Rakoci | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Stacey Seaman | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-5228846).
Questions about BLACKBOX FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BLACKBOX FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKBOX FOUNDATION is 45-5228846.
- Is BLACKBOX FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to BLACKBOX FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACKBOX FOUNDATION 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 BLACKBOX FOUNDATION 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 BLACKBOX FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACKBOX FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Philip Rakoci.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACKBOX FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACKBOX FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $137,328, expenses of $133,405 and total assets of $52,493 at year end.
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