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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1904997

PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC

Also known as THE PROSPECTOR THEATER

Tax-exempt · RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Financials

$4.7M$5.9M2023$5M$6.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,973,310$6,199,173-$1,225,863$5,493,111$357,821$5,135,290
December 31, 2023990$4,730,298$5,855,999-$1,125,701$6,761,647$501,610$6,260,037
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,655,361
Program service revenue
$1,441,492
Investment income
$223,528
Net income from fundraising events
-$56,935
Net income from gaming
$4,250
Net income from sales of inventory
$648,410
Other revenue
$652,929

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$214,981
Other salaries and wages
$3,227,526
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,220,373
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,650
Occupancy
$290,705
Travel
$10,778
Depreciation
$87,469
Program services (functional)
$5,268,927
Management and general (functional)
$509,842
Fundraising (functional)
$420,404

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,761,647
Total assets, end of year
$5,493,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$357,821
Net assets, end of year
$5,135,290
Land, buildings and equipment
$310,700
Publicly traded securities
$1,026,299
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,122,790
Net assets with donor restrictions
$12,500
Gross receipts
$5,461,405
Employees
128
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
CT

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RYAN WENKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
Officer
40$203,544$11,437
BRAD BELLAGAMBACHIEF HR OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$179,648$3,082
ALICE MEENANCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$136,452$500
IAN FOSSCREATIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$108,395$7,920
LAUREN BURKARDTDIR OF THEATER OPS
Highest-paid employee
40$100,281$11,929
JULIEN MARCELTREASURER, THRU JUNE 2024
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL SANTINITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
GEORGE GRECZYLOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VALERIE K JENSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RYAN WENKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFF. 10/2023
Officer
40$180,270$9,800
BRAD BELLAGAMBAHR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$173,086$4,800
MICHAEL SANTINIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 09/2023
Officer
40$146,154$845
VALERIE K JENSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
GEORGE GRECZYLOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIEN MARCELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 PROSPECT ST, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-4509
In care of
% REBECCA L CIOTA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RYAN WENKE, 25 PROSPECT STREET, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
Signed the 990
RYAN WENKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO
Phone
(203) 438-0136
Return prepared by
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PROSPECTOR IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES ARE KNOWN AS PROSPECTS, AND 75% OF US SELF-IDENTIFY WITH A DISABILITY. THAT SELF-IDENTIFICATION IS FROM OUR BOX OFFICE UP TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVERY PROSPECT IS PAID COMPETITIVELY, WEARS THE SAME UNIFORM, AND IS HELD TO THE SAME STANDARD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $5,268,927 · revenue $2,089,902

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1904997
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,493,111
Income (IRS master file)
$5,461,405

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,973,310$6,199,173$5,493,111XML
990December 2023$4,730,298$5,855,999$6,761,647XML
990December 2022$3,340,795$5,091,187$7,799,112IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 46-1904997).

Questions about PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC

What is the EIN of PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC is 46-1904997.
Is PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC 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 PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RYAN WENKE.
Who are the officers and directors of PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,544 (RYAN WENKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO).
How much revenue does PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,973,310, expenses of $6,199,173 and total assets of $5,493,111 at year end.

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