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Village Stage Productions Inc

EIN 83-2604229 · Elk Grove, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Village Stage Productions Inc. conducts theatrical production and arts education programs for the public. The organization produces multiple live theater performances annually including productions open to participants ages 6 and older a teen production and an adult production. Each production includes scheduled rehearsals and public performances. Programs serve youth teens and adults in Elk Grove and the surrounding area. Participants include individuals with varying levels of experience. The organization maintains low participation fees and ticket prices and offers scholarships to reduce financial barriers. Participants are involved in all aspects of production including acting directing stage management and technical theater functions such as lighting sound set construction and backstage operations.

Income
$70,733
Spending
$67,796
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Highest pay
$4,545, theater education coordinator

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (2)
  1. $15,159 spent. In 2025 the organization presented four productions across 22 performances. Total participation included 45 individuals ages 6 and older 25 teens and 50 adults. Each production involved approximately 2,535 participants. Performances were held at 9624 Melrose Ave. Elk Grove CA with a seating capacity of 100 per performance. Total annual capacity was 2,200 seats with approximately 1,342 tickets sold representing 61% attendance or an average of 335 attendees per production. Productions with all-age casts reached up to 75% attendance.
  2. $5,236 spent. The organization also provides in-school theater workshops for elementary students. Workshops use structured activities to support skill development in communication collaboration and creative expression. Measurable outcomes include number of students served expanded access to low-cost performing arts opportunities and growth in audience attendance over time. For 2025 over 600 students were served programming reached an additional six classrooms and overall attendance increased. Participants gain practical experience in performance and technical theater and develop skills in collaboration communication and responsibility. Programs result in increased community engagement with the arts and broader access to cultural programming.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 2019.

    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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