Nonprofit · EIN 81-4522386
MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WILMINGTON, NC 28412
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $61,033 | $34,764 | $26,269 | $41,989 | – | $41,989 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,911
- Program service revenue
- $29,122
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $30,260
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,260
- Occupancy
- $1,680
- Other expenses
- $2,824
- Program services (functional)
- $34,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,720
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,989
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,989
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,989
- Gross receipts
- $61,033
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Morehouse | Artistic Director | 20 | $30,260 |
| LaTuan Danns | Board President | 5 | $0 |
| John McLaughlin | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Lili Lindbeck | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Conswalia Green | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nathan Reagan | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Amanda Wolfe | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marie | Marrinan | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1030 SAINT ANDREWS DR APT 303, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-7492
- In care of
- % MOUTHS OF BABES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 803 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Trey Morehouse, 803 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Trey Morehouse, Artistic Director
- Website
- www.mobtheatre.com
Mission
In 2024 Mouths of Babes Theatre advanced new documentary and original works delving into social and historical themes. Initiatives comprised The Oak Grove Project The Recovery Project and the Scotopia New Works Festival. The organization offered teaching residencies workshops and youth theatre programs emphasizing storytelling and performance for community involvement.
Program accomplishments
- GLOW Academy Teaching Residencies: Offered daily theater education residencies to approximately 200 middle school students at GLOW Academy. By engaging in acting storytelling and collaborative performance projects students improved communication creativity and confidence. This initiative represents the organizations primary educational endeavor and a crucial element of its mission to connect youth and the community through theater.Expenses $20,000 · grants $20,000
- Scotopia New Works Festival: Launched the inaugural Scotopia New Works Festival a community-centered event highlighting original plays that explore social justice history and recovery. The festival featured staged readings short plays and workshops engaging more than 250 audience members and 30 artists. Funding supported artist stipends venue rentals and marketing to promote local storytelling and civic dialogue through new theatre works.Expenses $12,000 · grants $15,000
- Continued development of The Recovery Project a storytelling and performance initiative in partnership with Hope Recovery Community Center. The project utilizes documentary theatre to convey real stories of addiction recovery and resilience. In 2024 MoB conducted workshops and a public reading showcasing local participants and artists engaging an audience of over 100 community members.Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4522386
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,989
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,033
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $61,033 | $34,764 | $41,989 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Trey Morehouse | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Trey Morehouse | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Trey Morehouse | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-4522386).
Questions about MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE
- What is the EIN of MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE is 81-4522386.
- Is MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOUTHS OF BABES 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 MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Trey Morehouse.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,260 (Trey Morehouse, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does MOUTHS OF BABES THEATRE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $61,033, expenses of $34,764 and total assets of $41,989 at year end.
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