The District Theatre Inc
The District Theatre enriches and strengthens our community by presenting, supporting, and amplifying the voices of performing artists, particularly those who represent the diversity of human experience.
The District Theatre Inc at a glance
In short: The District Theatre Inc gave $380K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,360
- +69.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,090
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $3,591,616
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The District Theatre Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indianapolis Black Theatre Company ($155K). Together the top 4 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2023) to $380K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Black Theatre Company Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $155,360 |
| Urban Musical Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Freetown Village Inc Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Asante Art Institute Inc Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,591,616 | $721,694 | $1,067,644 | $380,360 | 4 | $104,005 |
| 2023 | $3,815,946 | $3,378,489 | $673,956 | $225,000 | 1 | $21,636 |
| 2022 | $1,143,619 | $648,318 | $361,478 | — | — | $799 |
| 2021 | $545,465 | $399,127 | $200,450 | — | — | $40 |
| 2020 | $300,353 | $107,616 | $37,984 | — | — | $-10,072 |
About The District Theatre Inc
Based on IRS filings
The District Theatre Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $104K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The District Theatre Inc is led by Patrick Jessee, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Jessee
President
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pettry
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yecenia Tostado
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alina Zayas-Navarette Pizarro
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline D'souza
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lane Velayo
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fields
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Reiter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Chapelle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Hilton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Payne
Imm. Past President
Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Imm. Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Herzog
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Dace
Vice President
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shonda Nicole Gladden
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Stephen Farris (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Ardillo (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dawn Baston Borel (2023) — Director
- Former: Kyla Moore (2023) — Director
- Former: Carter Wolf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tamara Winfrey-Harris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hector Morales-Hernandez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Darshan Shah (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Adriana Keramida-Strahl (2020) — Director
- Former: Antone Najem (2020) — Director
- Former: Isaac Bamgbose (2020) — Director
- Former: Kiahna Davis (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Patrick F. Jessee Jd Cae (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Suzann Weber Lupton JD (2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy McNamar (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The District Theatre Inc
How much does The District Theatre Inc give each year?
The District Theatre Inc gave $380K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $225K across 1 grant.
What is The District Theatre Inc's typical grant size?
The District Theatre Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $95,090, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The District Theatre Inc give grants?
The District Theatre Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does The District Theatre Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The District Theatre Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is The District Theatre Inc?
The District Theatre Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $722K.
What is The District Theatre Inc?
The District Theatre Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The District Theatre Inc's EIN?
The District Theatre Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1747371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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