Nonprofit · EIN 99-0330749
HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE
Tax-exempt · LIHUE, HI 96766
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $282,294 | $278,809 | $3,485 | $140,357 | $32,380 | $107,977 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $283,277 | $263,218 | $20,059 | $145,149 | $37,910 | $107,239 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $260,795 | $244,000 | $16,795 | $118,130 | $40,562 | $77,568 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,338
- Program service revenue
- $140,386
- Investment income
- $1,389
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,181
- Other revenue
- $22,181
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $97,725
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,283
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $44,536
- Travel
- $200
- Depreciation
- $2,096
- Program services (functional)
- $255,069
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,943
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,797
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $145,149
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,357
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,380
- Net assets, end of year
- $107,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,108
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $105,489
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,488
- Gross receipts
- $282,294
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- HI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA BLACHOWIAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DOLLY KANEKUNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARDI MAIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA MCFERRIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CARROL GATLIN | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN OYAMA | DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PRICE | DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOLLY KANEKUNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $4,000 |
| DEBRA BLACHOWIAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MARDI MAIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MELISSA MCFERRIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CARROL GATLIN | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| RYAN OYAMA | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| CAROLYN PRICE | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA BLACHOWIAK | INTERIM PREZ Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DOLLY KANEKUNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARDI MAIONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MELISSA MCFERRIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CARROL GATLIN | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| RYAN OYAMA | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| CAROLYN PRICE | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 662295, LIHUE, HI 96766-7295
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEBRA BLACHOWIAK, PO BOX 662295, LIHUE, HI 96766
- Signed the 990
- CARROL GATLIN, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (808) 639-2437
- Website
- HTTPS://HCTKAUAI.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- GATLIN TAX LTD
Mission
HCT IS COMMITTED TO BEING A WORLD-CLASS, MULTI-CULTURAL THEATER ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, LIVE THEATRE & QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT.
Program accomplishments
- HCT PRESENTED OUTSTANDING SHOWS IN SUMMER STARS. RISING STARS GALA. THE SHOWCASE IS A SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN.Expenses $255,069
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
- 99-0330749
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,357
- Income (IRS master file)
- $282,294
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $282,294 | $278,809 | $140,357 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $283,277 | $263,218 | $145,149 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $260,795 | $244,000 | $118,130 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 99-0330749).
Questions about HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE
- What is the EIN of HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE is 99-0330749.
- Is HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII CHILDRENS 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 HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE 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 HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE 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 HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEBRA BLACHOWIAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAWAII CHILDRENS THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $282,294, expenses of $278,809 and total assets of $140,357 at year end.
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