EAST TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS INC
EIN 46-1904829 · Performing Arts (A60)
What they do
East Texas Performing Arts Provides Arts Education and Performance Opportunities to The Underserved and Disenfranchised In East Texas. We Develop Community Appreciation For, and Participation In Drama and Musical Arts By Producing Amateur and Professional Presentations Such As Plays, Musicals, Concerts, Acting and Life Skills Classes and Festivals and Provide Performing Arts Education Opportunities to The General Public.Special Emphasis On Breaking Down Cultural and Racial Barriers, Providing Children and Youth, Particularly Those With Physical, Developmental, Economic, Cognitive, and Emotional Burdens and Limitations, and Extended Outreach to Youth and Adults That Are Part of Underserved Populations Within East Texas. All Productions Are At No Cost to Participants.
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They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (7)
DAVID MCELHENYDIRECTOR
ELLEN TAYLORSECRETARY
GLENN BARNHARTDIRECTOR
MATT HIGGINSTREASURER
PRESTON TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT
SARAH WHITAKERPRESIDENT
SHIELIA PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2014
- Location
- 3235 E LOOP 390 N, MARSHALL, TX 75672-3002
- County
- Harrison
- In care of
- % SANCTUARY PLAYERS
- Primary officer
- Preston Taylor, Vice President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- KNUCKOLS DUVALL HALLUM & CO
- NTEE classification
- Performing Arts (A60)
- IRS tax category
- Performing Arts