Four Seasons Theatre Company
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Using musical theatre as a means of engagement, Four Seasons Theatre strives to create a strong organization which provides a consistent, high quality experience for everyone involved onstage, backstage, in the audience, and in the community.
- Income
- $229,423
- Spending
- $255,470
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (3)
- $30,009 spent. SONGS & STORIES Series with three different performances We tell stories not only to entertain, but to reveal ourselvesto explore, to discover, and to share our identities. We use our voices to propel into the air the tale of who we are, the song of where we came from, and the story of how we move through the world. ------ SONGS & STORIES: "Swissconsin" Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7 pm Ruth Marty, the daughter of Swiss immigrants, she grew up singing folk songs while helping her father, a cheesemaker, and playing accordion. Eventually settling in Green County, she worked as a homemaker, raised calves, and managed the books for The Big Farm. Through her 95 years, music has been a source of joy and community. Preshow Talk with Professor Jim Leary, Downhome Dairyland project. Personnel includes Ruth Marty, Sarah Marty, Jim Leary, New Glarus Alphorn Band, Edelweiss All Stars, Fran Anderson, and Tim & Kathy Williams. Goal: Highlight Swiss heritage, culture, and history in southern Wisconsin, provide access to the Overture Center for performers from New Glarus, Wisconsin (population 2,200). Support and highlight elderly performers (age 94 and age 87, respectively). Audience: 215 paid tickets plus 25 comps to volunteers and ushers and 20 free Community tickets. Total: 260 ----- SONGS & STORIES: "Moments of Happiness" Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2 pm Mike Leckrone, accompanied by a trio of jazz musicians, will offer an afternoon of remembrances, anecdotes, trivia, Badger Band stories, and revelations about his 50 years as Director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. A remount of his October 2022 cabaret show, Leckrone returns to the stage to celebrate the University of Wisconsin Press release of his book, co-written with Madison author Doug Moe. Goal: Provide community gathering to celebrate UW-Madison Marching Band history, bring together alumni and fans. Support and highlight an elderly performer (age 88). Audience: Audience: 218 paid tickets plus 25 comps to volunteers and ushers and 20 free Community tickets. Total: 263 ----------------- SONGS & STORIES: "Sirena" Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 6 pm An original story conceived by Filipina artist Leslie Damaso, Sirena is set within new compositions and contemporary arrangements of kundiman songs of love and freedom. Sirena blends a personal story, family secrets, a mythic love triangle ending in the beginning of a nation, the displacement of its people, and an individuals search for identity and belonging. Post-show Talkback with Leslie Damaso. Personnel includes Leslie Damaso and a 7 person band. Goal: Highlight both personal history of artist and history of Phillipines. Highlight interesting musical art form that brings together Filipino art songs with jazz and musical theatre. Provide access for local artists to perform at Overture Center. Audience: 75 paid tickets plus 25 comps to volunteers and ushers and 20 free Community tickets. Total: 120 ----- Additional Note: These three shows were programmed as part of a broader outreach mission -- telling stories that would not normally be heard in our community and supporting performers who would not usually be seen on stage in our community's large Performing Arts Center. These three shows were primarily supported by donations and funds from our reserve rather than ticket sales.
- $71,622 spent. "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" December 5-15, 2024 The Playhouse at Overture Center in Madison, WI Description: ALL IS CALM, takes place on the Western Front, Christmas, 1914. A German soldier steps into No Mans Land singing Stille Nacht. Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. 'All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" has become a holiday tradition in our community. Partnered with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum who provided a curator to speak with the cast and to deliver four free preshow lectures for the general public. ---- Metrics: We sold 2,298 regular tickets and also welcomed a dress rehearsal audience with 40 arts teachers from area public schools, 10 military veterans, and 23 arts administration students. In addition, 10 community members ushered and saw each show at no cost x 8 shows = 80 people. Cast of 11 local actors plus a production team of 12. Plus 4 preshow lectures with an average attendance of 125/lecture for a total attendance of 500.
- $100,547 spent. COMPANY February 20March 2, 2025 The Playhouse at Overture Center in Madison, WI Winner of five Tony Awards, CompanyStephen Sondheim and George Furths groundbreaking musical comedyis at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. Its Bobbys 35th birthday party, and all his friends keep asking, Why arent you married? Isnt it time to settle down and start a family? An examination of the choices we make about life, love, and friendship, Company takes us through the gamut of emotions sorry-grateful, regretful-happy. --- Metrics: We sold 2,222 regular tickets. In addition, 10 community members ushered and saw each show at no cost x 8 shows = 80 people. Cast of 15 local actors plus a production team of 15 and an orchestra of 17. Plus 4 preshow lectures with an average attendance of 80/lecture for a total attendance of 320.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on January 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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