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Pentangle

EIN 03-0237947 · Woodstock, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE ARTS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING MOVIES, THEATER, YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND CONCERTS.

Income
$676,716
Spending
$552,793
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
23
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$37,945, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $314,069 spent. IN JUST SIX MONTHS, PENTANGLE DELIVERED AN IMPRESSIVE RANGE OF EVENTSFROM NEW INITIATIVES TO BELOVED TRADITIONS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: THE PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF TANGO TONIGHT SIX MUSIC BY THE RIVER CONCERTS, DRAWING RECORD WEEKLY AUDIENCES OF NEARLY 400 ATTENDEES A FIRST-EVER COSTUME PARADE AND RAFFLE DURING THE WICKED MOVIE CELEBRATION PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL FAVORITES THE DROP OFFS AND THE FREEZE BROTHERS A RECORD TURNOUT FOR THE VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT SASKADENA SIX VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS AT THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH A NEW WASSAIL WEEKEND TRADITION: A CANDLELIT COMMUNITY WALK AT DUSK WITH CIDER ON THE GREEN THE ANNUAL MESSIAH AT OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC CHURCHA CHERISHED COMMUNITY RITUALADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED CONCERTS BY TROY RAMEY AND HOUSTON BERNARD; A FUNDRAISER FEATURING THE AMERICAN ALL-STAR VINYL BAND FOR THE LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY; RENEWED COLLABORATION WITH BOOKSTOCK FEATURING AUTHORS LISA GENOVA AND MELONIE WINAWER; AND THE RETURN OF LOCAL PERFORMER OLIVIA ZERPHY WITH HER INTERNATIONAL TROUPE VOLOZ IN THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW TOO MUCH. OUR PERFORMING ARTS CAMP WITH SHARON GROBLICKI CONTINUED TO THRIVE, AND WE CELEBRATED PENTANGLE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY BY WELCOMING BACK NEARLY 50 ARTISTS WHO HAVE PERFORMED ON OUR STAGE OVER THE DECADES.
  2. $16,597 spent. OVER THE PAST YEAR, PENTANGLE ARTS HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN REVITALIZING THE HISTORIC WOODSTOCK TOWN HALL THEATRE WHILE EXPANDING ARTS PROGRAMMING THAT ENRICHES OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. AFTER 40 YEARS, THE LOBBY AND THEATRE RECEIVED LONG-AWAITED UPDATES, INCLUDING FRESH PAINT, RESTORED ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, AND THE REOPENING OF THE ORIGINAL THEATRE WINDOW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN SIX DECADES. WE ALSO INTRODUCED A MORE WELCOMING GATHERING SPACE BY OFFERING WINE, BEER, AND LOCALLY SOURCED FARE AT EVENTS AND FILM SCREENINGS. WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS TO PLYMOUTH CHEESE, BLAKE HILL PRESERVES, FARMHOUSE POTTERY, AND SIMON PEARCE FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS.THESE IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORT OUR VISION OF TOWN HALL AS A TRUE COMMUNITY HUBA PLACE TO GATHER, CONNECT, AND CELEBRATE THE ARTS. OUR LOBBY NOW OPENS ONE HOUR BEFORE SHOWS, GIVING PATRONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS BEFORE PERFORMANCES.THIS PAST SEASON, PENTANGLE LAUNCHED VERMONT AFTER-HOURS, A NEW SERIES DESIGNED TO BRING MORE VIBRANT EVENING PROGRAMMING TO DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK WHILE STILL GETTING PEOPLE HOME BEFORE MIDNIGHT. THE SERIES DEBUTED ON FEBRUARY 14 WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY MYRA FLYNN AND CONTINUES WITH A DIVERSE SLATE OF PERFORMERS, INCLUDING FRIGG (NORDIC FOLK FUSION) ON MARCH 6 AND COLD CHOCOLATE (AMERICANA BLUEGRASS) ON APRIL 4.TOWN HALL CONTINUES TO SERVE AS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ZACK'S PLACE, THE LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY, AND THE VERMONT MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION. WE ARE ALSO PREPARING TO LAUNCH EXCITING NEW INITIATIVES, SUCH AS ART IN FILM, A COLLABORATION WITH THE HALL ART FOUNDATION; AN EXPANDED CINEMA CLUB; ENHANCED YOUTH EDUCATION AND CHORAL OPPORTUNITIES; AND AN EXPANDED MUDSTOCK WEEKEND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ROTARY CLUB.WE ARE ALSO PREPARING TO UNVEIL A REDESIGNED WEBSITE TO BETTER INFORM, ENGAGE, AND SERVE OUR AUDIENCE. AND AS PENTANGLE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE, MORE THAN 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR RECENT SURVEY, OFFERING VALUABLE INSIGHT THAT WILL HELP SHAPE OUR VISION FOR 2026 AND BEYOND.
  3. $16,350 spent. AT A TIME WHEN ARTS FUNDING IS DECLINING STATEWIDE, PENTANGLE REMAINS COMMITTED TO SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE. WE HOSTED A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN LEWIS. WE BROUGHT INTERNATIONALLY CELEBRATED ARTISTS TUCK & PATTI TO READING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WOODSTOCK UNION MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL FOR A MASTERCLASS, AND WE WELCOMED 200 STUDENTS FOR A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF PETER & THE WOLF BY THE VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAPAIRED WITH A PUBLIC EVENING CONCERT. IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR THEATRE WILL FURTHER SUPPORT FUTURE AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS.
  4. IN 2020 PENTANGLE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS PARTNERED WITH THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, VERMONT TO BEGIN RAISING FUNDS FOR THE WOODSTOCK TOWN HALL REJUVENATION PROJECT (THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE TOWN HALL) , AS THE TOWN HALL INCLUDES BOTH THE THEATER AND TOWN OFFICES. BOTH PENTANGLE AND THE TOWN WERE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE TOWN HALL. DONATIONS TO PENTANGLE, DIRECTED TO THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE TOWN HALL, WERE DEPOSITED IN PENTANGLE'S DESIGNATED CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK'S DEDICATED CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT. IN NOVEMBER 2021 THE LEADERSHIP TEAM DIRECTING THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE TOWN HALL WAS DISBANDED AT THE REQUEST OF THE TOWN SELECT BOARD AND ALL FUNDRAISING WAS SUSPENDED. IN DECEMBER 2021 THE CAMPAIGN WAS ABANDONED AND A NEW COMMITTEE WAS FORMED BY THE TOWN TO REVIEW WORK COMPLETED UP TO THAT POINT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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