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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1335563

ENSEMBLE THEATER

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND HTS, OH 44118

Financials

$189K$207K2022$160K$186K2023$116K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENSEMBLE THEATER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$115,607$174,055-$58,448$132,548$58,849$73,699
June 30, 2024990-EZ$160,405$186,018-$25,613$184,959$52,812$132,147
June 30, 2023990-EZ$189,455$207,037-$17,582$215,490$65,706$158,801
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,565
Program service revenue
$20,269
Investment income
$2,373
Other revenue
$400

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$45,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$88,373
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$16,968
Occupancy
$20,990
Other expenses
$47,724
Program services (functional)
$148,323

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$184,959
Total assets, end of year
$132,548
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,849
Net assets, end of year
$73,699
Cash, savings and investments
$109,570
Gross receipts
$115,607

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CELESTE COSENTINOEXEC ARTISTI40$45,000
ANNE BLUMCHAIR2$0
RANNIGAN WALSHVICE CHAIR2$0
CYNTHIA DETTLEBACHSECRETARY2$0
MIKE RUSEKTREASURER2$0
MICHAEL BEYERDIRECTOR1$0
SCOTT ESPOSITODIRECTOR1$0
BENOY JOSEPHDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS MOOREDIRECTOR1$0
LAWANNA WHITEDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CELESTE COSENTINOEXEC ARTISTI40$45,100
ANNE BLUMCHAIR2$0
RANNIGAN WALSHVICE CHAIR2$0
CYNTHIA DETTLEBACHSECRETARY2$0
MICHAEL BEYERDIRECTOR1$0
DEBORAH BUCKLEYDIRECTOR1$0
SCOTT ESPOSITODIRECTOR1$0
BENOY JOSEPHDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS MOOREDIRECTOR1$0
LAWANNA WHITEDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CELESTE COSENTINOEXEC ARTISTI40$45,000
ANNE BLUMPRESIDENT2$0
RANNIGAN WALSHVICE-PRESIDE2$0
IAN HINZINTERIM TREA2$0
CYNTHIA DETTLEBACHSECRETARY2$0
MICHAEL BEYERDIRECTOR1$0
SCOTT ESPOSITODIRECTOR1$0
BENOY JOSEPHDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS MOOREDIRECTOR1$0
DERDRIU RINGDIRECTOR1$0
LAWANNA WHITEDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 181309, CLEVELAND HTS, OH 44118-7309
Signed the 990-EZ
CELESTE COSENTINO, EXEC ARTISTIC DIR
Phone
(216) 321-2930
Return prepared by
H & J CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INC

Mission

ENSEMBLE THEATRE IS DEDICATED TO THE RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION OF WORKS THAT CELEBRATE THE HUMAN SPIRIT DRAWN FROM THE RICH CANON OF MODERN AMERICAN CLASSICS AS WELL AS OTHER SIGNIFICANT CONTEMPORARY PLAYS. ENSEMBLE SERVES GREATER CLEVELAND AND THE MIDWEST REGION BY REINTRODUCING THE CLASSICS, EXAMINING THEM WITH NEW EYES, AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORKS FOR THE AMERICAN THEATER.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE THEATER IS COMMITTED TO NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING AND TO PROVIDING CULTURALLY DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT SPEAKS TO ISSUES OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, ENGAGE YOUTH AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH ON SITE PROGRAMMING, RESIDENCIES, AND TOURING PERFORMANCES. ENSEMBLE THEATRE BELIEVES THAT THE ARTS ARE AN ESSENTIAL AND MEANINGFUL PART OF LIFE. THE THEATRE OFFERS AN IMPORTANT FORUM FOR STIMULATING AND PROVOKING THOUGHT ABOUT THE ISSUES OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE, AND IT IS A PLACE FOR COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE. INTRODUCING FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THE ARTS WILL ENLIGHTEN THEM ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A RESOURCE TO NOURISH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. ALL ART, INCLUDING THEATRE, SHOULD BE A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY. ENSEMBLE ADHERES TO A CREDO WITH A POLICY OF NON-TRADITIONAL, CASTING. THIS IS THE USE OF ACTORS OF ANY RACE, SEX, ETHNICITY OR DEGREE OF DISABILITIES IN ROLES FOR WHICH SUCH FACTORS ARE NOT GERMANE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STAGE CHARACTERS OR THE PLAY. THE THEATRE PROVIDES THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM IN ALL AREAS TO NURTURE NEW TALENT, AND TO BE EVER MINDFUL OF THE POWER OF ART TO ENTERTAIN AND MOVE THE AUDIENCE.
    Expenses $148,323

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ENSEMBLE THEATER

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
34-1335563
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$132,548
Income (IRS master file)
$115,607

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$115,607$174,055$132,548XML
990-EZJune 2024$160,405$186,018$184,959XML
990-EZJune 2023$189,455$207,037$215,490XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1335563).

Questions about ENSEMBLE THEATER

What is the EIN of ENSEMBLE THEATER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENSEMBLE THEATER is 34-1335563.
Is ENSEMBLE THEATER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to ENSEMBLE THEATER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENSEMBLE THEATER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ENSEMBLE THEATER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ENSEMBLE THEATER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ENSEMBLE THEATER?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (CELESTE COSENTINO, EXEC ARTISTI).
How much revenue does ENSEMBLE THEATER have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $115,607, expenses of $174,055 and total assets of $132,548 at year end.

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