Nonprofit · EIN 56-0662726
RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,337,711 | $1,393,650 | -$55,939 | $1,206,938 | $222,234 | $984,704 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,149,820 | $1,387,039 | -$237,219 | $1,237,147 | $218,595 | $1,018,552 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $491,888
- of which government grants
- $160,192
- Program service revenue
- $796,626
- Investment income
- $24,773
- Net rental income
- $10,842
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,072
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,800
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,382
- Other revenue
- $24,424
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,649
- Other salaries and wages
- $439,454
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $644,009
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,353
- Occupancy
- $47,673
- Travel
- $409
- Depreciation
- $49,120
- Program services (functional)
- $1,181,494
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,412
- Fundraising (functional)
- $103,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,237,147
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,206,938
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $222,234
- Net assets, end of year
- $984,704
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $254,218
- Publicly traded securities
- $232,903
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $860,896
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $123,808
- Gross receipts
- $1,400,738
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 848
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE WEATHERS | PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,151 | $9,061 |
| NATASHA GORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE EPSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIF CATES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUDRA DUTTA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE CORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBETTE HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE ANN JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAFIYAH JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY LUDWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA LUMPKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MACHUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARQUITA ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE RUGGLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP BERNARD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER STRICKLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDING 8/11/23) Officer | 40 | $65,588 | $5,434 |
| MICHELE WEATHERS | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (BEGINNING 8/11/23) Officer | 40 | $36,477 | $1,521 |
| NATASHA GORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRYSON TURNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE EPSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUDRA DUTTA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN AKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA BRANCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIF CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBETTE HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA HURTADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE ANN JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAFIYAH JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA LUMPKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MACHUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTYE RASULALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE RUGGLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BERNARD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM SWANSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 POGUE ST, RALEIGH, NC 27607-7267
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELE WEATHERS, 301 POGUE STREET, RALEIGH, NC 27607
- Signed the 990
- MICHELE WEATHERS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
- Phone
- (919) 821-4579
- Website
- WWW.RALEIGHLITTLETHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STEWARD INGRAM & COOPER PLLC
Mission
RLT IS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY USING THEATRE TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS AND AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.
Program accomplishments
- RLT PRODUCES A WIDE VARIETY OF PLAYS FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH ARE ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 40,000 PATRONS EACH YEAR. PLAYS ARE PRESENTED AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE AND OFFER VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY. SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES ARE NOW OFFERED AT EACH OF THE FAMILY SERIES PRODUCTIONS. THESE ARE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, SENSORY SENSITIVITIES, OR OTHER DISABILITY, AND PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.Expenses $895,633 · revenue $559,529
- YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFER HIGH QUALITY THEATRE ARTS INSTRUCTION IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THIS ENCOURAGES SELF ESTEEM, BUILDS CONFIDENCE, STIMULATES CREATIVITY, AND SHARPENS COMMUNICATION SKILLS, WHILE CREATING LIFE LONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. RLT ALSO OFFERS IN SCHOOL RESIDENCES, FIELD TRIPS, AND VARIOUS OFF-SITE OPPORTUNITIES REACHING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.Expenses $285,861 · revenue $262,479
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
- 56-0662726
- 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
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,206,938
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,400,738
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,337,711 | $1,393,650 | $1,206,938 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,149,820 | $1,387,039 | $1,237,147 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,129,886 | $1,347,038 | $1,576,205 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-0662726).
Questions about RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE
- What is the EIN of RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE is 56-0662726.
- Is RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE 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 RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE 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 RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE 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 RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELE WEATHERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,151 (MICHELE WEATHERS, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,337,711, expenses of $1,393,650 and total assets of $1,206,938 at year end.
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