Civic Intelligence

Deaf Austin Theatre

EIN 82-2520057 • 501(c)3 • Austin, TX

Profile

As a non-profit organization Deaf Austin Theatre's purpose is to enrich inspire educate create and entertain the Austin community by using American Sign Language ASL within all of our theatrical productions that range from classics to new works. We strive to impact our community our audience members and to create an accessible stage for all future artists.

9901 Brodie Ln Ste 160 1102Austin, TX 78748-5892

https: deafaustintheatre.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$2,000

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$30,179

Down $5,620 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$30,179

Down $5,620 (-16%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$47,556

Down $41,312 (-46%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$53,176

Down $18,121 (-25%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,620

Down $23,191 (-132%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $35,799Net Assets 2023: $35,7992023Assets 2024: $30,179Net Assets 2024: $30,1792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$30,179
Liabilities-
Net Assets$30,179

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $88,868Expenses 2023: $71,297Net Income 2023: $17,5712023Revenue 2024: $47,556Expenses 2024: $53,176Net Income 2024: -$5,6202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$47,556
Expenses$53,176
Net Income-$5,620

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$64,671
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

As a non-profit organization Deaf Austin Theatres purpose is to enrich inspire educate create and entertain the Austin community by using American Sign Language ASL within all of our theatrical productions that range from classics to new works. We strive to impact our community our audience members and to create an accessible stage for all future artists.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ASL plays shows in the theatre or via live-stream$15,000$9,887
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian CheslikExecutive Artistic DirectorPT$2,000-$2,000
Russell HarvardPresident-$0--
JoAnn BenfieldSecretary-$0--
Yan LiuTreasurer-$0--
Sandra Mae FrankDirector And Production ManagerPT$0--
Bellamie BachledaDirector-$0--
Heba ToulanDirector-$0--
Tarique SylvesterDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Deaf Austin Theatre
EIN
82-2520057
In Care Of
% RUSSELL HARVARD
Address
9901 BRODIE LN STE 160 1102, AUSTIN, TX 78748-5892

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Cheslik
Title
Executive Artistic Director
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Ayao Accounting and Tax SVC
Address
139 Sundown Ave, Buda, TX 78610
Preparer
Yan Liu
Phone
5128938928
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Doing Business As Names

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| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Interest Income, $1|

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Travel Expenses - Board & Team, $6242| Appreciation, $62| Marketing, $452| Donation and Sponsorship, $500| Technology Subscriptions, $826| Theatrical Production Related Expenses, $9887| Fees & Charges, $627| Tax Payments, $103| Misc. Expenses, $950|

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