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Buffalo Community Theater

  • Buffalo, MN
  • Tax-exempt since March 1996
  • EIN: 41-1816290

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
$120k (2024)

Expenses
$117k (2024)

Total Assets
$78.3k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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 Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,197
Expenses
$117,038
Net Income
$3,159
Net Assets
$78,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,944
29.9%
Program Services $81,455
67.8%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Net Fundraising $2,781
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,272
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eric Ellwoods (Director) $0 $0
Philip Ludwig (Chair) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Sue Kumpula (Secretary) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Miranda Plaisted (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,753
Expenses
$101,534
Net Income
$23,219
Net Assets
$75,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,993
34.5%
Program Services $81,593
65.4%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Net Fundraising $133
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,113
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eric Ellwoods (Director) $0 $0
Philip Ludwig (Chair) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sue Kumpula (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Jordon Robischon (Secretary) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Kari Wendroth (Director) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,446
Expenses
$103,610
Net Income
$26,836
Net Assets
$51,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,628
41.9%
Program Services $75,816
58.1%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,894
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,894
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tony Carlson (Director) $0 $0
Philip Ludwig (Chair) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Kari Wendroth (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Secretary) $0 $0
Nichola Elo (Director) $0 $0
Jordon Robischon (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,448
Expenses
$44,943
Net Income
$6,505
Net Assets
$25,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,441
70.8%
Program Services $15,006
29.2%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,058
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Philip Ludwig (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Chair) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Kari Wendroth (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Secretary) $0 $0
Nichola Elo (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,517
Expenses
$60,729
Net Income
$788
Net Assets
$18,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,000
52.0%
Program Services $29,515
48.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Chair) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Phillip Ludwig (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Nichola Elo (Secretary) $0 $0
Kari Wendroth (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 19, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,637
Expenses
$101,663
Net Income
$2,974
Net Assets
$17,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,227
38.4%
Program Services $64,408
61.6%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,765
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Chair) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Robinson (Director) $0 $0
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Phillip Ludwig (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Nichola Elo (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,799
Expenses
$92,433
Net Income
-$6,634
Net Assets
$14,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,376
36.6%
Program Services $54,422
63.4%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,791
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Chair) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Robinson (Director) $0 $0
Don Schmidt (Director) $0 $0
Phillip Ludwig (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 21, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,610
Expenses
$92,160
Net Income
-$5,550
Net Assets
$21,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,414
37.4%
Program Services $54,194
62.6%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,425
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,425
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Chair) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jamie Cassidy (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Jennifer Robinson (Director) $0 $0
Don Schmidt (Director) $0 $0
Phillip Ludwig (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,764
Expenses
$74,770
Net Income
$1,994
Net Assets
$26,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,089
44.4%
Program Services $42,672
55.6%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,975
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Chair) $0 $0
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jamie Cassidy (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Jennifer Robinson (Director) $0 $0
Don Schmidt (Director) $0 $0
Phillip Ludwig (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 6, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,703
Expenses
$74,532
Net Income
-$3,829
Net Assets
$24,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,938
48.0%
Program Services $36,762
52.0%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,981
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Greg Bestland (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Vice Chair Sept May) $0 $0
Bryce Bishop (Director) $0 $0
Tony Carlson (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Chair) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Secretary) $0 $0
Jamie Cassidy (Director) $0 $0
John Hage (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Robinson (Director) $0 $0
Don Schmidt (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 6, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$64,009
Expenses
$65,646
Net Income
-$1,637
Net Assets
$28,810
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,244
50.4%
Program Services $31,760
49.6%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,810
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,810
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Walsh (Director) $0 $0
Janice Luoma (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jon Salmon (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Don Schmidt (Director) $0 $0
Zanna Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Michael Walsh (Chair) $0 $0
Lisa Ellwoods (Secretary) $0 $0
Christine Cammarn (Director) $0 $0
Bryce Bishop (Director) $0 $0
Jamie Cassidy (Director) $0 $0
John Hage (Director) $0 $0
Diane Paulu (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 11, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,126
Expenses
$57,463
Net Income
$10,663
Net Assets
$30,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,635
50.8%
Program Services $33,491
49.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,447
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,447

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990-EZ
Filed on March 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,525
Expenses
$66,784
Net Income
-$7,259
Net Assets
$19,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,620
39.7%
Program Services $35,905
60.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,784
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,784

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990-EZ

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PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$44,020
Expenses
$39,402
Net Income
$4,618
Net Assets
$27,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,274
37.0%
Program Services $21,129
48.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,617
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,043
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,043

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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