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Visit ovationtheatre.orgAbout Ovation Theatre
See Schedule O for details. Phyllis Gregory Music and Theatre Memorial Scholarship:A memorial scholarship created for the benefit ofdeserving youth who are interested in the performing arts.
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Mission
To educate and enrich the community with musical theatre.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOvation Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Encinitas, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471388690. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $230K in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ovation Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Ovation Theatre is located in Encinitas, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ovation Theatre has $230K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ovation Theatre is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $230K in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ovation Theatre. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Ovation Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Ovation Theatre profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
See Schedule O for details. Phyllis Gregory Music and Theatre Memorial Scholarship:A memorial scholarship created for the benefit ofdeserving youth who are interested in the performing arts. Ovation Theatre is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Ovation Theatre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $230K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ovation Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ovation Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471388690, 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OVATION THEATRE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralOvation fit for a 'Prince' - The Bakersfield Californian
Ovation goes off-book with 'Between the Lines' - The Bakersfield Californian
48 Hour Play Festival at Standing Ovation Theatre Houston (May 3, 2026) - BroadwayWorld
Enjoy a night of country music at Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
Loop back with Ovation's 'Groundhog Day' - The Bakersfield Californian
'Heart'-felt tale of war at The Underground | Arts & Theater - The Bakersfield Californian
A 'Jolly Holiday' at Ovation with 'Mary Poppins' - The Bakersfield Californian
CESAREO GARASA: Musicians take center stage at Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
Toxie moxie: Ovation brings 'Avenger' to the stage - The Bakersfield Californian
'Fiddler' brings tradition, dance to Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
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Quick facts about Ovation Theatre
- What is Ovation Theatre?
- Ovation Theatre is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Encinitas, United States. See Schedule O for details. Phyllis Gregory Music and Theatre Memorial Scholarship:A memorial scholarship created for the benefit ofdeserving youth who are interested in the performing arts.
- When was Ovation Theatre founded?
- Ovation Theatre was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Ovation Theatre?
- Karen Moreland serves as President.
- Where is Ovation Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Encinitas, United States.
- What is Ovation Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ovation Theatre trustworthy?
- Ovation Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Ovation Theatre's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471388690.
- What is Ovation Theatre's website?
- http://ovationtheatre.org