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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1721140

FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MADISON, WI 53725

Financials

$166K$176K2022$263K$271K2023$229K$255K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$229,423$255,470-$26,047$7,914$0$7,914
August 31, 2024990$263,305$271,159-$7,854$33,961$0$33,961
August 31, 2023990-EZ$165,760$175,981-$10,221$41,815$0$41,815
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$81,370
Program service revenue
$148,053
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$45,645
Program services (functional)
$255,470

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,961
Total assets, end of year
$7,914
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$7,914
Gross receipts
$229,423
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas KasdorfVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
Zak WolffTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Sarah MartyPresident/Secretary
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah MartyProducing Artistic Director, President/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$4,500
Zak WolffAdministrative Associate, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$3,560
Thomas KasdorfArtistic Associate, Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$2,650
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian CowingArtistic Associate Treasurer1$4,500
Sarah MartyProducing Artistic Director Board President5$3,000
Thomas KasdorfArtistic Associate VP Secretary0$1,350

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 259278, MADISON, WI 53725-9278
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sarah Marty, 2003 Van Hise Ave, Madison, WI 53726
Signed the 990
Sarah Marty, Producing Artistic Director
Phone
(608) 438-4128

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $30,009 · revenue $11,250
  • "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.
    Expenses $71,622 · revenue $67,495
  • 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.
    Expenses $100,547 · revenue $64,383

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-1721140
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,914
Income (IRS master file)
$229,423

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
January 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
April 13, 2021
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$229,423$255,470$7,914IRS
990August 2024$263,305$271,159$33,961XML
990-EZAugust 2023$165,760$175,981$41,815XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1721140).

Questions about FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY

What is the EIN of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY is 16-1721140.
Is FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2021.
Are donations to FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Sarah Marty.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUR SEASONS THEATRE COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $229,423, expenses of $255,470 and total assets of $7,914 at year end.

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