Nonprofit · EIN 77-0367895
MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Also known as PLAYHOUSE MERCED
Tax-exempt · MERCED, CA 95340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $449,579 | $396,288 | $53,291 | $372,458 | $0 | $372,458 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $491,171 | $612,772 | -$121,601 | $319,167 | $0 | $319,167 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $600,136 | $631,091 | -$30,955 | $451,071 | $25,120 | $425,951 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $402,778
- Investment income
- $42
- Royalties
- $15,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,953
- Other revenue
- $46,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $350
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,745
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $157,969
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,188
- Occupancy
- $82,509
- Travel
- $57
- Program services (functional)
- $366,932
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $319,167
- Total assets, end of year
- $372,458
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $372,458
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $136,539
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $372,458
- Gross receipts
- $454,816
- Employees
- 21
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheilah Brooks | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Longobardi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Talisha Brantley | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myisha Reed | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Bryx | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dorthea Lynn White | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Thomas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rc Essig | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Yniguez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheilah Brooks | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Longobardi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Talisha Brantley | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myisha Reed | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Bryx | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dorthea Lynn White | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Thomas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rc Essig | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYISHA REED | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL LONGOBARDI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RC ESSIG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TALISHA BRANTLEY | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TINA SOGOCIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM BRYX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILAH BROOKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 452 W MAIN ST, MERCED, CA 95340-4822
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RC Essig
- Signed the 990
- RC Essig, Executive Director
- Phone
- (209) 725-8587
- Return prepared by
- Shining Star Consulting LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0367895 or by the name MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide instruction in the performing arts and to give public performances to display these and other art forms.
Program accomplishments
- During the reporting year, Playhouse Merced Merced Center for the Performing Arts advanced its charitable mission by providing accessible performing arts experiences and arts education, with a strong emphasis on youth, families, and community engagement. Primary Program: Community Theatre, Dance & Arts Education Playhouse Merceds primary program encompassed live theatrical productions, dance instruction, youth theatre education, and school-based outreach designed to foster creativity, confidence, and cultural participation. Accomplishments during the year included: Mainstage Theatre Productions: The organization produced multiple full-scale mainstage theatrical productions presented to the public. These performances provided affordable access to live theatre while creating opportunities for local artists, technicians, and volunteers to participate in professionally supported community productions. Youth Theatre & Conservatory Programming: Playhouse Merced offered ongoing youth theatre classes and conservatory-style programming focused on acting, voice, movement, and ensemble work. Programs served children and teens and emphasized collaboration, creative expression, and social-emotional development. Dance Education Classes: The organization provided dance instruction for youth, expanding access to performing arts education beyond theatre and supporting physical expression, discipline, and artistic growth. School District & After-School Outreach: In partnership with the local school district, Playhouse Merced delivered after-school performing arts programming and outreach activities that brought theatre and dance education directly to students, increasing arts access for families who may not otherwise be able to participate in fee-based programs. Scholarships & Community Access: To ensure equitable participation, the organization offered scholarships and reduced-cost enrollment opportunities for qualifying students and families, helping remove financial barriers to arts education. Volunteer & Community Engagement: Playhouse Merced engaged community volunteers in productions, classes, and events, strengthening civic involvement and expanding the organizations capacity to deliver programming. Through these activities, Playhouse Merced fulfilled its exempt purpose by enriching the cultural life of the community, expanding access to the performing arts, and providing meaningful arts education opportunities for youth and families.Expenses $366,932 · grants $350 · revenue $402,777
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0367895
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $372,458
- Income (IRS master file)
- $454,816
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $449,579 | $396,288 | $372,458 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $491,171 | $612,772 | $319,167 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $600,136 | $631,091 | $451,071 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $533,771 | $450,780 | $468,641 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 77-0367895).
Questions about MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
- What is the EIN of MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is 77-0367895.
- Is MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 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 MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names RC Essig.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MERCED CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $449,579, expenses of $396,288 and total assets of $372,458 at year end.
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