Nonprofit · EIN 91-1779663
THEATRE PUGET SOUND
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $574,555 | $596,207 | -$21,652 | $265,335 | $185,209 | $80,126 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $510,870 | $447,039 | $63,831 | $310,698 | $208,606 | $102,092 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $337,152 | $487,462 | -$150,310 | $208,863 | $169,955 | $38,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $264,101
- of which government grants
- $109,375
- Membership dues
- $77,156
- Program service revenue
- $295,299
- Investment income
- $8,659
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,928
- Other revenue
- $6,496
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,001
- Other salaries and wages
- $236,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $374,063
- Professional fundraising fees
- $18,000
- Occupancy
- $46,791
- Travel
- $4,829
- Depreciation
- $15,813
- Program services (functional)
- $466,053
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,587
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,567
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $310,698
- Total assets, end of year
- $265,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $185,209
- Net assets, end of year
- $80,126
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $128,130
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $68,224
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,902
- Gross receipts
- $574,555
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 76
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Crystal Yingling | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
| Ry Armstrong | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Hayatshahi | Co-President to December Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Callander | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Waters | Secretary to January Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Tourino Collinsworth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Thuman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Montse Garza | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Odden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Omdal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ali Kidder Montstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shawn Belyea | Board Member from January Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deanna Martinez | Board Member to October Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shobhit Agarwal | Treasurer to February Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Crystal Yingling | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $73,549 |
| Rebecca Tourino Collinsworth | Board Member since 0324 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Thuman | Board Member since 0424 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Montse Garza | Board Member since 0324 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeremy Odden | Board Member since 824 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Omdal | Board Member since 0424 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ali Kidder Monstrom | Board Member since 0124 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deanna Martinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miriam Tobin | Board Member till 0624 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Arika Matoba | Board Member till 0924 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cassandra Leon | Board Member till 0224 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Bowen | Board Member till 0524 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexei Cifrese | Board Member till 0224 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcus Gorman | Board Member till 0224 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Boling | Board Member till 0924 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Hayatshahi | Co President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ry Armstrong | Co President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Callander | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shobhit Agarwal | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Waters | Secretary since 0324 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca ONeil | President till 0624 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Emerson | Secretary till 0824 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Max Furukawa | Vice President till 0424 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Yingling | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,160 |
| Arika Matoba | Board Member since 22023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Sythandone | Board Member since 32023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Hayatshahi | Board Member since 22023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deanna Martinez | Board Member since 22023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ry Amstrong | Board Member since 122023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miriam Tobin | Board Member since 122023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexei Cifrese | Board Member since 32023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Callander | Board Member since 112023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcus Gorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Boling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Bowen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cassandra Leon | Board Member since 22023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Harvey | President till 22023 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Emerson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Caroline Rensel | Treasurer till 72023 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Max Furukawa | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Rebecca ONeil | PresidentTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 305 HARRISON ST STE 401-A, SEATTLE, WA 98109-4623
- In care of
- % MARY CRYSTAL YINGLING
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ry Armstrong, 305 Harrison St Ste 401-A, Seattle, WA 98109
- Signed the 990
- MARY CRYSTAL YINGLING, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 249-7975
- Return prepared by
- Landon Accounting
Mission
TPS works to foster and advocate for a robust and equitable theatre community in the Puget Sound Region.
Program accomplishments
- Space4Arts, TPS provides affordable and deeply discounted rental spaces, including three performance spaces, nine rehearsal studios, and one conference room (approximately 25,000 total square feet) for use by any artists or arts organization. This program is possible in partnership with Seattle Center and the City of Seattle.Expenses $252,897 · revenue $254,239
- TPS Membership and Programming - The TPS membrship website acts as a central message board for jobs, auditions, workshops, educational and employment opportunities, and more. Additionally, the Member Directory helps to connect industry members throughout the community. The TPS website and newsletter also promote theatre organizations and performances around the Puget Sound.Expenses $86,092 · revenue $4,588
- Stage Workers Week includes the Unified General Auditions, Playwrite Pitches, Tech & Design Job Fair, and preparatory workshops which give artists the opportunity to network with and audition before numerous theatre companies, agents, and other organizations simultaneously. In 2025 more than 400 actors, singers, technicians, and designers showcased their talents to 60 theatres and organizations.Expenses $51,877 · revenue $18,715
- Gregory Awards - 2025 expanded the Gregory Awards Program and culminating ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement by theaters in the Puget Sound Region. 42 organizations and 85 shows submitted their works for nearly 671 nominations, with 35 recipients honored for outstanding achievements in the local performing arts. More than 500 community members gathered for the 25th Annual Gregory Awards Ceremony.Expenses $75,187 · grants $3,000 · revenue $17,756
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
- 91-1779663
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $265,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $574,555
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $574,555 | $596,207 | $265,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $510,870 | $447,039 | $310,698 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $337,152 | $487,462 | $208,863 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $312,561 | $282,685 | $344,802 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $178,012 | $107,396 | $273,890 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1779663).
Questions about THEATRE PUGET SOUND
- What is the EIN of THEATRE PUGET SOUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEATRE PUGET SOUND is 91-1779663.
- Is THEATRE PUGET SOUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to THEATRE PUGET SOUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEATRE PUGET SOUND 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 THEATRE PUGET SOUND 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 THEATRE PUGET SOUND 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 THEATRE PUGET SOUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ry Armstrong.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEATRE PUGET SOUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (Mary Crystal Yingling, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THEATRE PUGET SOUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $574,555, expenses of $596,207 and total assets of $265,335 at year end.
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