Nonprofit · EIN 93-1182817
FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Also known as ERDENBERGER KERRY W GEN PTR
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $230,189 | $243,546 | -$13,357 | $46,667 | $0 | $46,667 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $167,286 | $211,995 | -$44,709 | $60,024 | $0 | $60,024 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,075
- Program service revenue
- $52,114
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $140,046
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $36,142
- Program services (functional)
- $157,948
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $60,024
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,667
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,167
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,500
- Gross receipts
- $230,189
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareen Jackson | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Mura | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rusty Tennant | Artistic Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jane Comer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sam Little | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mikki Gillette | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Cino | Board Member Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Megan Murphy Ruckman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sara King | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Comer | President | 5 | $0 |
| Kate Mura | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Shareen Jackson | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mikkie Gillette | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Mike Cino | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Faye Cummings | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Little | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Murphy Ruckman | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rusty Tenant | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4319 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97215-3162
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 6205 NE 34th Ave, Portland OR 97211
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shareen Jackson, 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Jane Comer, 5118 SW Scholls Ferry Rd A-201, Portland OR 97225
- Signed the 990
- Sam Little, Treasurer
- Phone
- (971) 400-8276
- Website
- www.fusetheatreensemble.com
Mission
?Fuse Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to producing paradigm-shifting theatre that centers marginalized voices, particularly those of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their mission emphasizes creating community and understanding through innovative performances that challenge audiences to exit their comfort zones. They prioritize representation by ensuring that stories about marginalized groups are told by those within those communities. Additionally, Fuse focuses on maximizing funds that go directly to artists, highlighting the importance of the people involved in the art over material expenses.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Fuse Theatre Ensemble undertook a new program service by serving as the fiscal sponsor for the Oregon Origins Project. Through this sponsorship, Fuse provided administrative and financial oversight to support the project's mission-aligned activities. The fiscal sponsorship enabled the Oregon Origins Project to operate under Fuse's tax-exempt status while advancing artistic work that aligns with Fuse's commitment to promoting diverse and marginalized voices through theatre and performance.Expenses $42,750 · grants $42,750 · revenue $47,270
- Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced Blonde on a Bum Trip, an original musical about Candy Darling, a transgender icon and Warhol superstar. The project advanced Fuse?s mission to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices through theatre, employing artists, crew, and community partners to bring the production to the stage.Expenses $15,495 · revenue $8,040
- Fuse Theatre Ensemble produced A New Brain, a musical by William Finn that explores themes of illness, creativity, and resilience. The production supported Fuse?s mission by highlighting underrepresented experiences through compelling storytelling and by fostering community engagement with issues of health, identity, and artistic expression. Program expenses included artist compensation, production materials, venue costs, and marketing.Expenses $15,216 · revenue $26,080
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1182817
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $230,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $230,189 | $243,546 | $46,667 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $167,286 | $211,995 | $60,024 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jane Comer | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Kate Mura | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 93-1182817).
Questions about FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE
- What is the EIN of FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE is 93-1182817.
- Is FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE 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 FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE 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 FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shareen Jackson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FUSE THEATRE ENSEMBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $230,189, expenses of $243,546 and total assets of $46,667 at year end.
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