Anchorage Community Theater Inc
Anchorage Community Theatre, established in 1953, is the longest-running live theatre company in Alaska. The organization builds community through theatre by providing exceptional, affordable, and accessible theatre productions, theatre education and training for people of all ages and abilities, support for other local theaters, and outreach opportunities with the greater Anchorage community. ACT operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborates with numerous local organizations to ensure inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of theatre.
Anchorage Community Theater Inc at a glance
In short: Anchorage Community Theater Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $381,227
- +114.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Anchorage Community Theater Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midnight Sun Theatre ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Sun Theatre Anchorage, AK | Monetary Support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,227 | $542,406 | $340,249 | $12,000 | 1 | $172 |
| 2024 | $177,425 | $320,704 | $287,359 | — | — | $22 |
| 2023 | $145,403 | $218,765 | $237,879 | — | — | $13 |
| 2022 | $164,839 | $198,309 | $234,593 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $212,424 | $137,052 | $162,033 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $225,312 | $165,636 | $181,387 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $240,340 | $180,399 | $206,392 | — | — | — |
About Anchorage Community Theater Inc
Based on IRS filings
Anchorage Community Theater Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $381K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $172.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anchorage Community Theater Inc is led by Matthew Fernandez, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Fernandez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $66K (2025)
Kathy J. Fernandez
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Saylor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Causey
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Lage
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Benson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristy Willer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Conner
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shaylyn Goard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephanie Smoot
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeromee Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kalb Stevenson
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Zoske
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: David Fritz (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Zoske (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Richard Reichman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Neimeyer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rachael Middleton (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Sherwood (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Bright (2019) — Director
- Former: Cathleen McLaughlin (2019) — Director
- Former: Christy Allyn Miller (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Krista Schwarting (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Matthew Fernandez (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Anchorage Community Theater Inc
How much does Anchorage Community Theater Inc give each year?
Anchorage Community Theater Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Anchorage Community Theater Inc?
Anchorage Community Theater Inc reported $381K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $542K.
What is Anchorage Community Theater Inc?
Anchorage Community Theater Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $381K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Anchorage Community Theater Inc operate?
Anchorage Community Theater Inc has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Anchorage Community Theater Inc's EIN?
Anchorage Community Theater Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0025223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
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