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Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc

Professional theatre company for people with disabilities Vocational support agency

Human Services Madison, WI EIN: 411931577 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a human services organization based in MADISON, United States. Annual revenue: $306K. EIN: 411931577.

Founded
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Professional theatre company for people with disabilities Vocational support agency

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.9% of total expenses ($72,424 of $521,318).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 322,679 human services 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
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Madison, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 411931577. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $534K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411931577. 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.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is located in Madison, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc has $534K in annual revenue. 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.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $534K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Encore Studio for the Performing Arts 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, Encore Studio for the Performing Arts 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). 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.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a human services organization based in MADISON, United States. Annual revenue: $306K. EIN: 411931577. Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $534K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411931577, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Kelsy A S•••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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 this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 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 · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc

What is Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc?
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Madison, United States. Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc is a human services organization based in MADISON, United States. Annual revenue: $306K. EIN: 411931577.
When was Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc founded?
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc?
Kelsy A Schoenhaar serves as CEO.
Where is Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc located?
Headquartered in Madison, WI, United States.
What is Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc trustworthy?
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411931577.
What is Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Inc's website?
http://www.encorestudio.org