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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2023 Expires: October 2025

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
1127 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH, 45202-7226

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

Our Mission: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and education outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences.

Our Vision: A thriving urban arts community that is accessible to everyone.

Year, State Incorporated:
1987, OH

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati produces live professional theatre and provides educational and outreach services to our community. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati believes in the importance of enriching curious minds and empowering our community. We recognize live theatre as a collaborative art form that thrives on and is strengthened by a diverse, inclusive environment and varied lived experiences. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is committed to providing a broad range of educational and engagement programs to audiences, teachers, and students of all ages and abilities. We use live theatre to bond our community and to expand and enhance our understanding of ourselves and others.

For the year ended June 30, 2022, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's program expenses were:

Program expenses $2,294,265
Total Program Expenses $2,294,265

Chief Executive
D. Lynn Meyers, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Jeffrey Schloemer, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Board Size
26

Paid Staff Size
19

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 9.02%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions, grants, and sponsorships $2,456,367
Performance $582,539
Other $175,746
Fundraising events $13,920
Concessions and rentals $9,229
Total Income $3,237,801

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 19%

Total Income $3,237,801
Total expenses: $3,097,875
  Program expenses $2,294,265
  Fundraising expenses $222,844
  Administrative expenses $580,766
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $139,926
Beginning Net Assets $6,076,615
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,216,541
Total Liabilities $1,474,750
Total Assets $7,691,291

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