Nonprofit · EIN 82-4309682
CHELSEA ART THEATER INC
Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $910,603 | $832,493 | $78,110 | $622,448 | $163,714 | $458,734 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $736,812 | $707,727 | $29,085 | $459,992 | $79,368 | $380,624 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $630,913 | $608,924 | $21,989 | $441,410 | $89,871 | $351,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $220,677
- of which government grants
- $44,075
- Program service revenue
- $676,314
- Investment income
- $7,672
- Net rental income
- $5,940
- Other revenue
- $5,940
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $42,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $270,705
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $803
- Occupancy
- $109,280
- Travel
- $1,721
- Depreciation
- $2,841
- Program services (functional)
- $709,676
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,054
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $459,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $622,448
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $163,714
- Net assets, end of year
- $458,734
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $199,846
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $458,734
- Gross unrelated business income
- $676,314
- Gross receipts
- $910,603
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Kaas | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 25 | $42,495 |
| Patricia Blau | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gary Boehm | At large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Luftig | Past Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Max Nobel | At large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Dirr | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bryan Gilliam | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Thorp | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alexander Roth | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bonnie Bevan | Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Abby Zarkin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Ruckdeschel | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Nicholson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Richards | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Humble | Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Kaas | Executive Director Key employee | 30 | $30,208 |
| Patricia Blau | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Tinka Deal | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Luftig | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charlene Regester | At large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miguel Rojas Sotelo | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Dirr | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Alexander Roth | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bryan Gilliam | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Rooney | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Humble | Emeritus - Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bonnie Bevan | Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Henkel | Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Zarkin | At Large Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lisa Ruckdeschel | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Nicholson | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Kaas | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $45,000 |
| Patricia Blau | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Tinka Deal | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Luftig | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charlene Regester | At large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miguel Rojas Sotelo | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Dirr | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Alexander Roth | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bryan Gilliam | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Rooney | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Humble | Emeritus - Past Chair Former | 1 | $0 |
| Bonnie Bevan | Emeritus Former | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Henkel | Emeritus Former | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1129 WEAVER DAIRY RD STE AB, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-1541
- In care of
- % BONNIE BEVAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Alexander Roth, 1126 Weaver Dairy Road, Suite AB, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Signed the 990
- Alexander Roth, Board Chair
- Phone
- (919) 929-8428
- Website
- thechelseatheater.org
- Return prepared by
- Elizabeth A Taylor CPA
Mission
The mission of the Chelsea Theater is to entertain, educate and engage through film to enrich our diverse community.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, The Chelsea Theater continued its mission to entertain, inspire, and engage through film. As the Triangle's only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to film presentation and learning, the Chelsea welcomed more than 51,000 patrons for independent, international, documentary, and classic films The Theater presented a diverse year-round schedule of screenings, filmmaker conversations, educational programs, partnerships with local organizations, and community events designed to foster dialogue, cultural understanding, and lifelong learning. Signature programs included The Doc Is In documentary series, Chelsea Classics summer film series, late-night and repertory screenings, public discussions, and the annual Jewish Film Festival and Cosmic Rays Festival. In addition to regular programming, the Chelsea expanded community partnerships and audience engagement efforts while undertaking significant technology improvements to maintain high-quality cinematic presentation. Support from members, donors, sponsors, foundations, and volunteers helped sustain the theater as a cultural gathering place and educational resource for the broader community. The Chelsea remains committed to ensuring access to meaningful film experiences that strengthen community connection, encourage thoughtful conversation, and celebrate the art of cinema.Expenses $709,676 · revenue $728,799
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-4309682
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $622,448
- Income (IRS master file)
- $910,603
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $910,603 | $832,493 | $622,448 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $736,812 | $707,727 | $459,992 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $630,913 | $608,924 | $441,410 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $429,960 | $472,244 | $412,730 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 82-4309682).
Questions about CHELSEA ART THEATER INC
- What is the EIN of CHELSEA ART THEATER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHELSEA ART THEATER INC is 82-4309682.
- Is CHELSEA ART THEATER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CHELSEA ART THEATER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHELSEA ART THEATER 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 CHELSEA ART THEATER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHELSEA ART THEATER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHELSEA ART THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Alexander Roth.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHELSEA ART THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,495 (Emily Kaas, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHELSEA ART THEATER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $910,603, expenses of $832,493 and total assets of $622,448 at year end.
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