YELLOW TREE THEATRE

EIN: 261329665 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

OSSEO, MN

Total Revenue
$403,540
Total Expenses
$472,447
Total Assets
$21,037
Net Assets
$-100,766
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
AUSTENE VAN
Phone
7634938733
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

YELLOW TREE THEATRE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $404K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $472K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

YELLOW TREE THEATRE BRINGS STORIES TO LIFE THAT IGNITE PASSION, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INSPIRE LAUGHTER AND AWAKEN POSSIBILITY WHILE EXPLORING AND CELEBRATING THE GREAT COMPLEXITIES OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. WE STRIVE TO BE A WELCOMING ARTISITIC VENUE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE CAN GATHER TO EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, AND TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS IN THE HEART OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS OF MINNEAPOLIS, MAKING LIVE THEATER MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $217,995
Program Service Revenue $175,056
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $10,489
TOTAL REVENUE $403,540

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $233,808
Fundraising Expenses $12,135
Program Expenses $398,924
Other Expenses $232,466
TOTAL EXPENSES $472,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $403,540 $549,754 -0.3%
Expenses $472,447 $585,528 -0.2%
Net Income $-68,907 $-35,774 +0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
41
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$111,128
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OMAR WILLIAMS-INTERIM PRESIDENT THRU 3/1/2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY EDWARDS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA AUBINEAU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAIO PERRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ROTHE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM STURDIVANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTENE VAN EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$66,128 $0 $66,128
BRANDON RAGHU MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$45,000 $0 $45,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $403,540 $472,447 $21,037 $-68,907
2024 $549,754 $585,528 $107,116 $-35,774
2023 $452,366 $630,662 $91,138 $-178,296
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