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Christian Youth Theater Santa Cruz

  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 27-3669633

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Theater (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$487k (2024)

Expenses
$440k (2024)

Total Assets
$117k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$3.76k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,985
Expenses
$439,709
Net Income
$47,276
Net Assets
$113,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,709
19.4%
Program Services $392,276
80.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $188,791
42.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,230
Total Liabilities $3,756
Net Assets $113,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie Marheineke (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Lansdowne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,254
Expenses
$402,222
Net Income
$7,032
Net Assets
$66,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,784
14.9%
Program Services $348,470
85.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,412
38.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,094
Total Liabilities $2,896
Net Assets $66,198
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeremy Couchman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,941
Expenses
$284,947
Net Income
$15,994
Net Assets
$59,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,922
12.3%
Program Services $264,019
87.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,606
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,217
Total Liabilities $2,051
Net Assets $59,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeremy Couchman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$169,112
Expenses
$149,549
Net Income
$19,563
Net Assets
$43,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,086
27.8%
Program Services $122,026
72.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,048
Total Liabilities $1,353
Net Assets $43,695
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeremy Couchman (Board Chair) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$133,504
Expenses
$167,736
Net Income
-$34,232
Net Assets
-$26,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,116
12.8%
Program Services $116,388
87.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,560
52.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,928
Total Liabilities $31,871
Net Assets -$26,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeremy Couchman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 26, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,190
Expenses
$393,512
Net Income
-$42,322
Net Assets
$7,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,601
7.6%
Program Services $324,589
92.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,294
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,292
Total Liabilities $2,003
Net Assets $7,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeremy Couchman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,140
Expenses
$335,099
Net Income
$7,041
Net Assets
$49,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,790
10.5%
Program Services $306,350
89.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $102,951
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,208
Total Liabilities $1,700
Net Assets $49,508
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pete Chandler (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Oct. 1, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$350,288
Expenses
$349,889
Net Income
$399
Net Assets
$41,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,113
11.5%
Program Services $310,175
88.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,937
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,160
Total Liabilities $516
Net Assets $41,644
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pete Chandler (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$307,169
Expenses
$282,879
Net Income
$24,290
Net Assets
$41,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,455
1.5%
Program Services $302,714
98.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,433
27.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,245
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pete Chandler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Atchley (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Paul Booth (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 2, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,607
Expenses
$233,595
Net Income
$2,012
Net Assets
$24,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,132
10.2%
Program Services $211,475
89.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,898
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,595
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,595
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pete Chandler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Atchley (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Laura Bonn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul Booth (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,389
Expenses
$247,319
Net Income
$2,070
Net Assets
$22,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,737
7.9%
Program Services $229,652
92.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,446
26.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,970
Total Liabilities $2,387
Net Assets $22,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pete Chandler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Skip Epperson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Atchley (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$180,360
Expenses
$178,218
Net Income
$2,142
Net Assets
$17,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,096
11.7%
Program Services $159,264
88.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,974
Total Liabilities $1,816
Net Assets $17,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Skip Epperson (Secretary) $1,500 $0
Pete Chandler (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0
Rodney Atchley (Chair) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$175,356
Expenses
$175,093
Net Income
$263
Net Assets
$15,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,642
16.3%
Program Services $140,961
80.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,753
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,911
Total Liabilities $895
Net Assets $15,016

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$150,020
Expenses
$135,420
Net Income
$14,600
Net Assets
$14,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,544
13.7%
Program Services $127,882
85.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,594
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,941
Total Liabilities $2,141
Net Assets $14,800

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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