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HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY, INC. IS A NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$13.6M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$9.3M
Total Expenses
▼$9.9M
Total Assets
$28.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$5.3M
Net Assets
$22.9M
Officer Compensation
→$620.9K
Other Salaries
$3.7M
Investment Income
$631K
Fundraising
▼$24.8K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$275K
Awards Found
12
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF "DIVINE RIVALRY" BY MICHAEL KRAMER AND DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL WILSON.
National Endowment for the Arts
$35K
TO SUPPORT THE PEMIERE OF "BREATH & IMAGINATION-THE STORY OF ROLAND HAYES" BY DANIEL BEATY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARTIST FEES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DEATH OF A SALESMAN BY ARTHUR MILLER.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARTIST FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS FOR A PRODUCTION OF CLEAN/ESPEJOS BY CHRISTINE QUINTANA.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PREMIERE OF "ZERLINA'S TALE," TRANSLATED AND ADAPTED BY JEREMY SAMS FROM THE STORY BY HERMANN BROCH.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ACTOR DESIGNER AND DIRECTOR FEES FOR A PRODUCTION OF ANGRY RAUCOUS AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS BY PEARL CLEAGE DIRECTED BY SUSAN BOOTH WITH RELATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION EXPENSES FOR A PRODUCTION OF AH WILDERNESS! BY EUGENE ONEILL.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY A NEW PLAY BY SCREENWRITER SAMUEL BAUM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF "THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER" BY MARK TWAIN ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY PLAYWRIGHT LAURA EASON.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF "MAKE BELIEVE" BY BESS WOHL.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT THE EAST COAST PREMIERE OF "SOMEWHERE" BY MATTHEW LOPEZ.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE PREMIERE OF "ANASTASIA."
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
2
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.8M | No | 2022-11-09 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1M | No | 2021-12-01 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1M
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $13.6M | $9.3M | $9.9M | $28.2M | $22.9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $8.1M | $4.8M | $9M | $24.5M | $19.2M |
| 2022 | $12.3M | $8.3M | $8.8M | $23.3M | $21M |
| 2021 | $8.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Cynthia Rider | Managing Director | 40 | $225.7K | $0 | $18.8K | $244.4K |
| Melia Bensussen | Artistic Director | 40 | $234K | $0 | $4,710 | $238.7K |
| Emily Van Scoy | General Manager | 40 | $114K | $0 | $11.2K | $125.2K |
| Michael D Nicastro | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Sennott | Past President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elease Wright | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard G Costello | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Devon C Francis | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cynthia Rider
Managing Director
$244.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$225.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.8K
Melia Bensussen
Artistic Director
$238.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$234K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,710
Emily Van Scoy
General Manager
$125.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$114K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.2K
Michael D Nicastro
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Sennott
Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elease Wright
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard G Costello
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Devon C Francis
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Levine | Director Of External Relations | 40 | $112.6K | $0 | $7,911 | $120.5K |
| Todd Brandt | Audience & Revenue Data Analyst | 40 | $108.2K | $0 | $10.9K | $119.1K |
Jennifer Levine
Director Of External Relations
$120.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,911
Todd Brandt
Audience & Revenue Data Analyst
$119.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$108.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lyles | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alana Curren | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allan B Taylor | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Leppo Mandell | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Pace | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne D'Alleva | Director | 2 |
Aaron Lyles
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Alana Curren
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Allan B Taylor
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $8M |
| $3.8M |
| $21.7M |
| $19.2M |
| 2020 | $6.4M | $3.3M | $8.2M | $18.8M | $13.5M |
| 2019 | $11M | $4.4M | $11.5M | $19.4M | $15.2M |
| 2018 | $9.9M | $4.6M | $9.7M | $19.1M | $15.6M |
| 2017 | $7.8M | $3.6M | $9.3M | $18.2M | $15.2M |
| 2016 | $13.8M | $6.1M | $11.7M | $19.3M | $16.2M |
| 2015 | $11.4M | $6.4M | $9.1M | $18.2M | $14.3M |
| 2014 | $8.8M | $4.1M | $8.6M | $15M | $12M |
| 2013 | $8.1M | $3.6M | $8.7M | $14.8M | $11.5M |
| 2012 | $7.4M | $3.2M | $8.2M | $14.8M | $11.9M |
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| 2020 | 990 | Data |
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| 2016 | 990 | Data |
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| 2014 | 990 | Data |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Annie Hildreth | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barnaby Horton | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barri Marks | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Simons | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Allan Jr | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Adkins | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Harrington | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Esther A Pryor | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie B Iacovazzi | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Hait Cohen | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jarret Eamiello | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Doran | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judith E Thompson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio Concepcion | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Lambert | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly M Lyman | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilda Lara Gandara | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie E Morrissey | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark G Contreras | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marla J Byrnes | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Vitrano | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Broad | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patty Willis | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Darrell Goodwin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Miguelina Howell | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhonda J Tobin | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rydell Harrison | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah M Patterson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shari Cantor | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sibongile Magubane | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William J Thompson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvette Yelardy | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Amy Leppo Mandell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andy Pace
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Anne D'Alleva
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Annie Hildreth
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barnaby Horton
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barri Marks
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bruce Simons
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donald Allan Jr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Doug Adkins
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Harrington
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Esther A Pryor
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jackie B Iacovazzi
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jamie Hait Cohen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jarret Eamiello
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Doran
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judith E Thompson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julio Concepcion
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katherine Lambert
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kelly M Lyman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marilda Lara Gandara
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marjorie E Morrissey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark G Contreras
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marla J Byrnes
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Vitrano
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patti Broad
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patty Willis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Darrell Goodwin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Miguelina Howell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rhonda J Tobin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rydell Harrison
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah M Patterson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shari Cantor
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sibongile Magubane
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William J Thompson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Yvette Yelardy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0