MAGIK CHILDRENS THEATRE OF SAN ANTONIO DBA THE MAGIK THEATRE

EIN: 742707895 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Total Revenue
$2,502,510
Total Expenses
$2,388,527
Total Assets
$532,288
Net Assets
$154,415
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MELISSA ZARB-COUSIN
Phone
2102272751
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MAGIK CHILDRENS THEATRE OF SAN ANTONIO DBA THE MAGIK THEATRE, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

MAGIK THEATRE CREATES THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE IMAGINATION, SPARK CURIOSITY, INSPIRE EMPATHY, AND FOSTER A LIFETIME LOVE OF LEARNING IN YOUNG PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,258,537 Revenue: $684,772

THE THEATRE SERVES ALL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA AS WELL SCHOOLS FROM CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS, AND TO THE PUBLIC AT REASONABLE, AFFORDABLE PRICES. FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO...

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THE THEATRE SERVES ALL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA AS WELL SCHOOLS FROM CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS, AND TO THE PUBLIC AT REASONABLE, AFFORDABLE PRICES. FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE THEATRE PERFORMED TO 87,434 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE THEATRE HAD A TOTAL OF 170 PERFORMANCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $323,138 Revenue: $173,011

THE THEATRE PROVIDES ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN FROM AGES 6 TO 18. THE THEATRE HAS CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE THEATRE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 510 CHILDREN THROUGH THESE ACTING CLASSES. THE...

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THE THEATRE PROVIDES ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN FROM AGES 6 TO 18. THE THEATRE HAS CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE THEATRE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 510 CHILDREN THROUGH THESE ACTING CLASSES. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE CREATIVE PROCESS THINKING AND CREATIVITY FOR CHILDREN IN A FUN AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $119,051 Revenue: $65,409

THE THEATRE BRINGS THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO SCHOOLS IN SAN ANTONIO, SOUTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE THEATRE OFFERRED A COMBINED TOTAL OF 48 PRODUCTIONS AND SERVED 5,058 STUDENTS...

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THE THEATRE BRINGS THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO SCHOOLS IN SAN ANTONIO, SOUTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE THEATRE OFFERRED A COMBINED TOTAL OF 48 PRODUCTIONS AND SERVED 5,058 STUDENTS AND ADULTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,335,120
Program Service Revenue $923,192
Investment Income $6,964
Other Revenue $237,234
TOTAL REVENUE $2,502,510

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,661,586
Fundraising Expenses $296,262
Program Expenses $1,700,726
Other Expenses $726,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,388,527

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,502,510 $2,129,685 +0.2%
Expenses $2,388,527 $2,568,882 -0.1%
Net Income $113,983 $-439,197 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
110
Volunteers
15

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
7
$125,772
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA ZARB-COUSIN MGMT DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$84,546 $0 $84,546
FRANK VILLANI PAST CEO 40.00
Officer
$41,226 $0 $41,226
JOHN HEARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA BRAMBLE Past President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOREN FEIN RUTTENBERG Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALONZO GUZMAN President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN PETLIN Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK CALVIN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIE RAMSEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD FLORES Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIAN BRETADO MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA CHAMRAD ROBINSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN RAMIREZ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY COOK MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI EMBLETON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE SMITH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT WILKINSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIE RAMSEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA CHADEK Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA JIMENEZ MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA G ROSALES MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON CASELL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANA EMERSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH ALVAREZ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,502,510 $2,388,527 $532,288 $113,983
2024 $2,129,685 $2,568,882 $527,148 $-439,197
2023 $2,344,535 $2,400,040 $820,329 $-55,505
2022 $2,034,389 $2,165,552 $646,619 $-131,163
2021 $1,762,662 $1,383,947 $887,855 $378,715
2020 $1,812,158 $1,868,036 $509,009 $-55,878
2019 $2,510,373 $2,366,384 $493,780 $143,989
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