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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0135262

BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK

Tax-exempt · JAMAICA, NY 11434

Financials

$3.4M$3.4M2022$4.2M$3.8M2023$2.5M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$2,531,889$2,772,797-$240,908$1,075,046$30,457$1,044,589
May 31, 2024990$4,150,863$3,807,652$343,211$1,495,335$209,838$1,285,497
May 31, 2023990$3,406,018$3,384,939$21,079$955,339$13,053$942,286
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,291,016
of which government grants
$1,352,800
Program service revenue
$195,228
Investment income
$16
Other revenue
$45,629

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,578,152
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,715,182
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$5,900
Travel
$7,032
Depreciation
$14,751
Program services (functional)
$1,890,694
Management and general (functional)
$882,103

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,495,335
Total assets, end of year
$1,075,046
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,457
Net assets, end of year
$1,044,589
Land, buildings and equipment
$131,956
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,044,589
Gross receipts
$2,531,889
Employees
31
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
NY

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl ClayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$223,003
John HowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Everett HopkinsBoard Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Antoinette BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Arthur FrenchVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Bob LawBoard Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy JamesVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Jack SengTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gloria ThomasBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilford FinchBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Doborah King DormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Faye YelardyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl ClayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$174,202
Gloria ThomasBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jack SengTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Faye YelardyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Doborah King DormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilford FinchBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Antoinette BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Everett HopkinsBoard Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
John HowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy JamesVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Bob LawBoard Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Arthur FrenchVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl ClayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$218,811
Gloria ThomasBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jack SengTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Faye YelardyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Doborah King DormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilford FinchBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Antoinette BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Everett HopkinsBoard Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
John HowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy JamesVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Bob LawBoard Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0
Arthur FrenchVice Chair Emeritus
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
119TH AVE MERRICK BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11434-0000
In care of
% CARL CLAY
Signed the 990
CARL CLAY, Executive Director
Phone
(713) 723-1800
Return prepared by
Wayne R Thompson CPA PC

Mission

Black Spectrum theatre Company Inc produces professional theatre, film and concert events, as well as providing instruction and training in the performing arts to New York City based after school programs.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Other Programs
    Expenses $1,015,107
  • DYCD Programs
    Expenses $875,587

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0135262
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
1977
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,075,046
Income (IRS master file)
$2,531,889

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$2,531,889$2,772,797$1,075,046XML
990May 2024$4,150,863$3,807,652$1,495,335XML
990May 2023$3,406,018$3,384,939$955,339XML
990May 2022$2,731,665$2,724,308$962,807IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 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 51-0135262).

Questions about BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK

What is the EIN of BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK is 51-0135262.
Is BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK 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 BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,003 (Carl Clay, President).
How much revenue does BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO INC ROY WILKINS PARK have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,531,889, expenses of $2,772,797 and total assets of $1,075,046 at year end.

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