Nonprofit · EIN 47-1851625
IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $426,271 | $849,444 | -$423,173 | $48,504 | $127,588 | -$79,084 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $576,337 | $392,369 | $183,968 | $346,055 | $1,966 | $344,089 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $536,832 | $505,834 | $30,998 | $160,121 | $0 | $160,121 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $185,871
- of which government grants
- $104,340
- Program service revenue
- $238,475
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $1,925
- Other revenue
- $1,925
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,613
- Other salaries and wages
- $457,154
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $594,686
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,487
- Occupancy
- $31,613
- Travel
- $30,484
- Program services (functional)
- $697,127
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,839
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,478
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $346,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $127,588
- Net assets, end of year
- -$79,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$79,084
- Gross receipts
- $426,271
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE LAMPARTER | CHIEF ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $26,035 | $104,140 | $3,067 |
| LAYNE HOLLEY AS OF NOV 2024 | CHIEF MANAGING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $3,288 | $13,150 | $0 |
| YASEMIN WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL CARSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVAN LANIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEY CHRISTENSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE FOGEL | MEMBER/FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET STANFORD | MEMBER/FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BENNING-WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE TOLLIVER BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FINK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNIQUE HEATH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MOLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE FRANCIS REYNOLDS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WEINER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANET STANFORD | FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $26,182 | $104,729 | $5,280 |
| JASON NAJJOUM | MANAGING DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $25,129 | $100,514 | $4,365 |
| YASEMIN WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL CARSON | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE FRANCIS REYNOLDS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LINDE-KOGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE FOGEL | MEMBER/FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BENNING-WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE TOLLIVER BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FINK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IVAN LANIER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA WHITE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANET STANFORD | FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $24,417 | $97,671 | $7,392 |
| JASON NAJJOUM | MANAGING DIRECTOR (AS OF 04/2022) Officer | 10 | $17,774 | $71,094 | $5,555 |
| BONNIE FOGEL | FOUNDER (UNTIL 08/2022) Former | 5 | $10,004 | $20,006 | $0 |
| YASEMIN WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT ELECT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE FRANCIS REYNOLDS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TAYLOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BENNING-WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE TOLLIVER BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA WHITE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY WILLIAMS-FRANKLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1333 H ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-4446
- In care of
- % BONNIE FOGEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAYNE HOLLEY, 1333 H STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
- Signed the 990
- JOANNE LAMPARTER, CHIEF ARTISTIC PROG. OFFICER
- Phone
- (301) 961-6060
- Return prepared by
- HAN GROUP LLC
Mission
IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON, DC, INC. EMPOWERS ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE AND IDENTITY THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.
Program accomplishments
- IMAGINATION STAGE, WASHINGTON DC'S LEADING CHILDREN'S THEATRE ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO SERVING ALL CHILDREN THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND ARTISTICALLY RIGOROUS PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE ACROSS ALL 8 WARDS TO 3,930 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS) AND DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS, ELIMINATING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ACCESS.IN ADDITION TO PERFORMANCES, IMAGINATION STAGE DELIVERS IN-SCHOOL AND OUTSIDE-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND EXTENDED RESIDENCIES THAT INTEGRATE THEATRE INTO CLASSROOM LEARNING, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS TO SUPPORT ARTS-BASED INSTRUCTION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THEATRE FOR CHANGE, WHICH USES THEATRE AND FACILITATED DISCUSSION TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN EXPLORING SOCIAL ISSUES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH HAS IDENTIFIED INCREASES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE AS POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE COMPANY'S PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, IMAGINATION STAGE SUPPORTS THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF DC PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, HELPING TO CULTIVATE COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, AND COLLABORATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $697,127 · revenue $238,475
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1851625
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $426,271
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $426,271 | $849,444 | $48,504 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $576,337 | $392,369 | $346,055 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $536,832 | $505,834 | $160,121 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $580,728 | $553,377 | $198,481 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 47-1851625).
Questions about IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC
- What is the EIN of IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC is 47-1851625.
- Is IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC 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 IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LAYNE HOLLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,035 (JOANNE LAMPARTER, CHIEF ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING OFFICER).
- How much revenue does IMAGINATION STAGE OF WASHINGTON DC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $426,271, expenses of $849,444 and total assets of $48,504 at year end.
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