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Ovation Theatre

To educate and enrich the community with musical theatre.

Arts & Culture Encinitas, CA EIN 471388690 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Encinitas, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To educate and enrich the community with musical theatre.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($215,151)
98% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ovation 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
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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Leadership

KA
Karen Moreland
President

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara G••••••
Director
BE
Beth G•••••
Treasurer
DO
Don G••••••
Director
EL
Elena M•••••••••
Director
GU
Guy M•••••••••
Director
JA
Jane B•••
Director
JE
Jennifer S•••••
Director
JU
Juli G••••
Director
JU
Juli G•••• B•••• 7••••
Director
KA
Karen M•••••••
President
KA
Karl J••••
Director
KA
Katie S•••••
Director
KE
Kelly M•
Director
LA
Lauren H••••••
Secretary
PA
Pamela L••••••
Executive Director
SA
Samantha L••••••
Director
SC
Scott G••••••
Director
VA
Valencia P•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ovation fit for a 'Prince' - The Bakersfield Californian
May 2026
www.bakersfield.com
Ovation goes off-book with 'Between the Lines' - The Bakersfield Californian
May 2026
www.bakersfield.com
48 Hour Play Festival at Standing Ovation Theatre Houston (May 3, 2026) - BroadwayWorld
Apr 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Enjoy a night of country music at Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
Mar 2026
www.bakersfield.com
Loop back with Ovation's 'Groundhog Day' - The Bakersfield Californian
Jan 2026
www.bakersfield.com
'Heart'-felt tale of war at The Underground | Arts & Theater - The Bakersfield Californian
Jan 2026
www.bakersfield.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
A 'Jolly Holiday' at Ovation with 'Mary Poppins' - The Bakersfield Californian
Nov 2025
www.bakersfield.com
CESAREO GARASA: Musicians take center stage at Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
Oct 2025
www.bakersfield.com
Toxie moxie: Ovation brings 'Avenger' to the stage - The Bakersfield Californian
Sep 2025
www.bakersfield.com
'Fiddler' brings tradition, dance to Ovation - The Bakersfield Californian
Jun 2025
www.bakersfield.com
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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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ovation Theatre This page 93 $229,605 98%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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