Civic Intelligence

Ovation Theatre Inc.

EIN 83-2909773 • 501(c)3 • Bradenton, FL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To enrich the lives of students in lakewood ranch, fl area and surrounding communities by raising cultural awareness through theatrical productions, training and education in the performing arts while also providing service hours opportunities and offering scholarships to students in need.

7501 52nd Terrace EastBradenton, FL 34203

ovationfla.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

27th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$8,000

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$10,870

Down $5,428 (-33%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$17,529

Up $4,661 (+36%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$6,659

Down $10,089 (-294%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$73,349

Up $11,567 (+19%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$83,438

Up $24,614 (+42%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$10,089

Down $13,047 (-441%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2022: $9,266Liabilities 2022: $10,063Net Assets 2022: -$7972022Assets 2023: $17,232Liabilities 2023: $16,760Net Assets 2023: $4722023Assets 2024: $16,298Liabilities 2024: $12,868Net Assets 2024: $3,4302024Assets 2025: $10,870Liabilities 2025: $17,529Net Assets 2025: -$6,6592025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$10,870
Liabilities$17,529
Net Assets-$6,659

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $51,818Expenses 2022: $54,812Net Income 2022: -$2,9942022Revenue 2023: $77,536Expenses 2023: $76,267Net Income 2023: $1,2692023Revenue 2024: $61,782Expenses 2024: $58,824Net Income 2024: $2,9582024Revenue 2025: $73,349Expenses 2025: $83,438Net Income 2025: -$10,0892025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$73,349
Expenses$83,438
Net Income-$10,089

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 12, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$73,349
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enrich the lives of students in lakewood ranch, fl area and surrounding communities by raising cultural awareness through theatrical productions, training and education in the performing arts while also providing service hours opportunities and offering scholarships to students in need.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH THE SKILLS THAT INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE PASSIONATE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST AS PERFORMING ARTISTS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY TO NURTURE THEIR CREATIVE SPIRITS WHILE THEY GAIN THE VITAL LIFE SKILLS OF TEAMWORK, AWARENESS, POISE, CONFIDENCE, CREATIVE THINKING AND EMPATHY.-$83,438
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHELLE MCCORDPresidentPT$8,000-$8,000
MATTHEW MCCORDVice PresidePT$1,500-$1,500
JEN MANDZIKTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ovation Theatre Inc
EIN
83-2909773
Phone
9412429524
Address
7501 52ND TERRACE EAST, BRADENTON, FL 34203

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Mccord
Title
President
Phone
9412429524
Signed
2026-03-12

Preparer

Firm
Westax Inc
Address
2477 STICKNEY PT RD SUITE 301B, SARASOTA, FL 34231
Preparer
Maurie West
Phone
9418931791
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

Cash rewards 411 total 411

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising & promotion 617 office expense 2,863 interest 4,209 fundraiser costs 605 set repairs & constr. 5,977 studio supplies / equip 11,619 costumes 9,924 performance costs 12,112 other misc costs 2,097 non-investment depreciation 2,691 total 52,714

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Equipment & flooring 21,610 21,610 less accumulated depreciation 10,900 13,590 total 10,710 8,020

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Credit card payable 10,757 14,418 due to ovation school 1,111 2,111 due to michelle 1,000 1,000

Form 990-ez, Part III

To enrich the lives of students in lakewood ranch, fl area and surrounding communities by raising cultural awareness through theatrical productions, training and education in the performing arts while also providing service hours opportunities and offering scholarships to students in need.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Providing performance opportunities to teach the skills that inspire and motivate passionate students to achieve their best as performing artists and more importantly to nurture their creative spirits while they gain the vital life skills of teamwork, awareness, poise, confidence, creative thinking and empathy.

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