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Servant Stage Company

EIN 46-4064528 · Strasburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Servant Stage Company exists to serve our community with outstanding musical and theatrical experiences, make the arts accessible to all, especially people with financial or physical limitations, provide a creative outlet for artists in our community to develop & share their talents, create performances that inspire, educate, challenge, and entertain ... and have fun while doing it! We were built on a foundation of service to our community, and the idea that Servant Stage is Us." ALL of us working together to serve the community.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$846,066
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
12
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$39,500, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $414,253 spent. Making live theatre accessible to our community: Servant Stage presented 124 Pay-What-You-Will public performances in theaters, parks, and other community venues, featuring 4 main-stage productions, as well as other concerts and smaller events. These productions reached nearly 54,000 audience members throughout Lancaster County and beyond. Servant Stage employed over 200 theatre professionals (directors, designers, actors, musicians, etc.) along with staff and 500+ volunteers to provide over 70,000 hours of service.
  2. $207,126 spent. Education: Servant Stage Company seeks to make theatre education in Lancaster County easily accessible for students of all abilities and backgrounds (especially students with financial limitations) by offering free or affordable arts education programs throughout the year. Our theatre education programs involved: 1. Over 400 students ages 8-19, participating in 8 youth productions or musicals. 2. 64 pay-what-you-will weekly theatre classes allowing 373 students of all ages to take classes from 26 local professionals in all aspects of theatre, including acting, singing, dancing, directing, costume design, technical theatre, auditions, cold-reads, acting for film, Shakespeare, etc. Total attendance was 946 students. 3. Servant Stage Youth Companies (Teen, Apprentice, and Junior) are training grounds for performers ages 12-19 who wish to continue to hone their theatre skills, and who are considering pursuing theatre as an interest beyond high school. Ovee 80 students receive weekly classes in acting, dancing, and singing taught by an experienced panel of instructors from here in Lancaster as well as visiting industry professionals. Students also receive specialty lessons in audition preparation, headshot/resumes, networking, and general theatre disciplines.
  3. $69,042 spent. Community outreach: Through Servant Stage Company's 2024 touring season, we were able to present 108 touring performances to 45 retirement homes, schools, churches, and community organizations, bringing professional theatre directly to over 23,000 elderly, students, and low-income families that are often unable to go to the theatre. 400 volunteers, independent contractors, and staff provided over 18,000 hours of service. Show were also streamed online and DVD's of past shows have been sent to retirement homes for broadcasting to resident rooms.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2014.

    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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