LUTCHER THEATER INC
EIN 74-2140560 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A610)
What they do
The Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for The Performing Arts is Committed to Presenting Professional Entertainment for The Enlightenment and Cultural Growth of People Living In Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and to Better The Quality of Life and Knowledge of The Arts and Humanities In The Area.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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LACRETIA MCLEODDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
LYNAE SANFORDPRESIDENT
ALICIA CLOERENDIRECTOR
BLAINE CAILLERDIRECTOR
GISELA HOUSEMANDIRECTOR
HANNAH BRUCEDIRECTOR
JODY CHESSONDIRECTOR
KATHLENE DEAVILLEDIRECTOR
KATHY GUNNCHAIRMAN
MARY MCKENNASECRETARY/ TREASURER
RITA BALLARDDIRECTOR
SHELLY VITANZADIRECTOR
TRICIA STROUDVICE CHAIR
WILLIAM KEELEYDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1986
- Location
- PO Box 909, Orange, TX 776310909
- County
- Orange
- In care of
- Mary McKenna
- Primary officer
- Mary McKenna, Secretary/Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- BLAZEK & VETTERLING
- NTEE classification
- Arts, Culture & Humanities (A610)