Nonprofit · EIN 52-1136132
STUDIO THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,718,393 | $7,844,188 | -$1,125,795 | $33,210,336 | $9,675,702 | $23,534,634 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,822,732 | $8,090,132 | -$1,267,400 | $34,761,324 | $10,402,940 | $24,358,384 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,794,425 | $7,963,613 | -$1,169,188 | $35,732,872 | $10,864,234 | $24,868,638 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,606,339
- of which government grants
- $476,322
- Program service revenue
- $2,279,312
- Investment income
- $421,595
- Royalties
- $6,419
- Net rental income
- $392,934
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,694
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$51,418
- Other revenue
- $411,147
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $398,086
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,625,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,644,470
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,296
- Occupancy
- $513,595
- Travel
- $40,202
- Depreciation
- $1,299,045
- Program services (functional)
- $6,288,529
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,120,055
- Fundraising (functional)
- $435,604
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,761,324
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,210,336
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,675,702
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,534,634
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,328,012
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,028,765
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,150,902
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,383,732
- Gross receipts
- $10,225,084
- Employees
- 204
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Muse | President/Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $191,550 | $9,058 |
| Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg | Vice-President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $181,909 | $3,638 |
| Bianca Beckham | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,080 | $5,227 |
| Robert Batarla | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Doyne | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Navroz Gandhi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda Nixon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Albert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Butler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Donaldson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Epstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yinuo Geng | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jinny Goldstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Guggenmos | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Renee Matalon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Naake | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tuknekah Noble | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Pate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dusty Riddle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katy Kunzer Rosenzweig | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Schwartz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Schwartz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Luz Sevak | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barney Shapiro | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Skalet | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bobbi Terkowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Theologides | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Tracy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Weinberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Muse | President/Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $220,550 | $9,285 |
| Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg | Vice-President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $190,550 | $3,811 |
| Bianca Beckham | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,648 | $4,874 |
| Rob Batarla | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Doyne | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Navroz Gandhi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda Nixon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Albert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremias Alvarez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Butler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Donaldson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Epstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jinny Goldstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald Mason | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Matalon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dayne Matthew | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Naake | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Pate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katy Kunzer Rosenzweig | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Schwartz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luz Sevak | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barney Shapiro | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Skalet | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobbi Terkowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Theologides | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Tracy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Weinberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Schwartz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Muse | President/Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $206,750 | $8,606 |
| Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg | Vice President/Executive Director Officer | 40 | $179,360 | $6,484 |
| Bianca Beckham | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,261 | $4,471 |
| Amy Weinberg | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Batarla | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Noavroz Gandhi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda Nixon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Albert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremias Alvarez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luz Blancas Sevak | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Butler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Doyne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Epstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jinny Goldstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert Lauber | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald Mason | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Matalon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Naake | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Pate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katy Kunzer Rosenzweig | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Schwartz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Skalet | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobbi Terkowitz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Theologides | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Tracy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3706
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- David Muse, 1501 14th St NW 3, Washington, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- David Muse, President/Artistic Director
- Phone
- (202) 232-7267
- Website
- www.studiotheatre.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers and Company PLLC
Mission
Studio Theatre produces exceptional contemporary theatre in deliberately intimate spaces, fostering a more thoughtful, more empathetic, and more connected community, in Washington DC and beyond.
Program accomplishments
- Each season, Studio Theatre presents a diverse roster of thought-provoking contemporary plays, featuring local, national, and international artists in our four performance venues, none of which seat more than 225 patrons. We also invest in the incubation and development of new work and nurture the next generation of arts leaders. Rooted in our mission to foster a more thoughtful, empathetic, and connected community, Studio strives to welcome a wide and diverse audience. Our community engagement efforts include access and affordability initiatives, a growing community partner program, free student matinees, and a commitment to opening up our building as a hub for our neighborhood and city. Studio Theatre serves approximately 50,000 people annually and makes vital contributions to its neighborhood, city, and theatre field, nationally and internationally.Expenses $6,288,529 · revenue $2,279,312
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
- 52-1136132
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,210,336
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,225,084
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $6,718,393 | $7,844,188 | $33,210,336 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $6,822,732 | $8,090,132 | $34,761,324 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $6,794,425 | $7,963,613 | $35,732,872 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,377,584 | $6,263,841 | $34,530,491 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1136132).
Questions about STUDIO THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of STUDIO THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STUDIO THEATRE INC is 52-1136132.
- Is STUDIO THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to STUDIO THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STUDIO 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 STUDIO THEATRE 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 STUDIO THEATRE 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 STUDIO THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names David Muse.
- Who are the officers and directors of STUDIO THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,550 (David Muse, President/Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does STUDIO THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,718,393, expenses of $7,844,188 and total assets of $33,210,336 at year end.
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