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Civic Ensemble Inc

Civic ensemble creates theatre that explores and explodes the social, political, and cultural issues of our time. We bring audiences of different races, classes, and experiences together in …

Community Development Ithaca, NY EIN: 800901924 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Civic Ensemble Inc

The reentry theatre program brings together people who have been incarcerated at some point in their lives to write plays and present them to the community. Participants in this program gain invaluable hard skills like writing, computer literacy, and theatre skills, as well as soft skills like communication, patience, and teamwork. The purpose of this program is twofold: to provide a structure for personal growth for people re-entering the community after incarceration, and to connect those re-entering with the larger community through the performances of their plays. In this time period, conducted weekly sessions of the reentry theatre program, as well as produced the play delia divided, created in this program. In our theatre-in-education program, we partner with schools, teachers, …

Founded
Headquarters
Ithaca, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Civic ensemble creates theatre that explores and explodes the social, political, and cultural issues of our time. We bring audiences of different races, classes, and experiences together in a public forum on the american experiment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 38%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.0% of total expenses ($36,225 of $240,787).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.38
Program$0.38

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Civic Ensemble Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Civic Ensemble Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Ithaca, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 800901924. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $240K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Civic Ensemble Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800901924. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Civic Ensemble Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Civic Ensemble Inc is located in Ithaca, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Civic Ensemble Inc has $240K in annual revenue. It allocates 38% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Civic Ensemble Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $240K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Civic Ensemble Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Civic Ensemble Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 38% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The reentry theatre program brings together people who have been incarcerated at some point in their lives to write plays and present them to the community. Participants in this program gain invaluable hard skills like writing, computer literacy, and theatre skills, as well as soft skills like communication, patience, and teamwork. The purpose of this program is twofold: to provide a structure for personal growth for people re-entering the community after incarceration, and to connect those re-entering with the larger community through the performances of their plays. In this time period, conducted weekly sessions of the reentry theatre program, as well as produced the play delia divided, created in this... Civic Ensemble Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 38% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $240K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Civic Ensemble Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Civic Ensemble Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800901924, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
38% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JU
Julia T•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Civic Ensemble Inc

What is Civic Ensemble Inc?
Civic Ensemble Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ithaca, United States. The reentry theatre program brings together people who have been incarcerated at some point in their lives to write plays and present them to the community. Participants in this program gain invaluable hard skills like writing, computer literacy, and theatre skills, as well as soft skills like communication, patience, and teamwork. The purpose of this program is twofold: to provide a structure for personal growth for people re-entering the community after incarceration, and to connect those re-entering with the larger community through the performances of their plays. In this time period, conducted weekly sessions of the reentry theatre program, as well as produced the play delia divided, created in this program. In our theatre-in-education program, we partner with schools, teachers, and students to support educational goals through theatre-based activities. This fiscal year we launched the youth forum theatre troupe, an out of school theatre program for youth in grades 7-12 in tompkins county. Community-based play. We worked through a research and development phase, collaborating with a playwright and community members to create an original play exploring themes of health and healing in our community. Other programs include general program, cbp, civic acts, p-tech, and special projects class.
When was Civic Ensemble Inc founded?
Civic Ensemble Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Civic Ensemble Inc?
Julia Taylor serves as Executive Director.
Where is Civic Ensemble Inc located?
Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, United States.
What is Civic Ensemble Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 38% of expenses go to program services.
Is Civic Ensemble Inc trustworthy?
Civic Ensemble Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Civic Ensemble Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800901924.
What is Civic Ensemble Inc's website?
http://civicensemble.org