Charities United States International Scare Crew Productions Inc
SC

Scare Crew Productions Inc

Halloween oriented seasonal family entertainment, volunteer staffed with net proceeds applied for exclusive benefit of worthy community serving charitable organizations

Wallingford, CT EIN 461920603 · IRS Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Scare Crew Productions Inc

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit www.scarecrew.org
93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Scare Crew Productions Inc

The Trail of Terror is located in Wallingford, CT and is one of Southern New England

Founded
Headquarters
Wallingford, CT
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Halloween oriented seasonal family entertainment, volunteer staffed with net proceeds applied for exclusive benefit of worthy community serving charitable organizations

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($537,421)
100% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Scare Crew Productions Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Wallingford, CT, 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 461920603. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $680K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Scare Crew Productions Inc 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 93/100.

Scare Crew Productions Inc is located in Wallingford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Scare Crew Productions Inc has $680K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Scare Crew Productions Inc is classified as a International 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 $680K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Scare Crew Productions Inc. 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.

Scare Crew Productions Inc 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Scare Crew Productions Inc 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.

The Trail of Terror is located in Wallingford, CT and is one of Southern New England Scare Crew Productions Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among international charities registered in United States: Scare Crew Productions Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $680K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Scare Crew Productions Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Scare Crew Productions Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461920603, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

WA
Wayne Barneschi
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea B••••••
Director
CI
Cindy P••••••••
Director
PE
Peter C••••••
Director
WA
Wayne B••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Scare Crew Productions Inc This page 93 $679,784 100%
Fresh Water Friends Inc 93 $170,173 82%
The Holiness Pilgrim Church Inc 93 $263,468 100%
Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center Inc 93 $866,453 93%
Joy International Exchange Student Inc 93 $985,779 93%
Del Rey Missions-El Rancho del Rey 93 $765,242 95%
Lanna Foundation 93 $471,922 97%
Chain Collaborative 93 $391,779 86%
Childrens Future International Inc 93 $790,281 84%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Scare Crew Productions Inc

What is Scare Crew Productions Inc?
Scare Crew Productions Inc is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wallingford, United States. The Trail of Terror is located in Wallingford, CT and is one of Southern New England
When was Scare Crew Productions Inc founded?
Scare Crew Productions Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Scare Crew Productions Inc?
Wayne Barneschi serves as Executive Director.
Where is Scare Crew Productions Inc located?
Headquartered in Wallingford, United States.
What is Scare Crew Productions Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Scare Crew Productions Inc trustworthy?
Scare Crew Productions Inc 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 Scare Crew Productions Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461920603.
What is Scare Crew Productions Inc's website?
http://www.scarecrew.org