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SARATOGA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY · EIN 800191421 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · saratogachildrenstheatre.org
revenue
$261K
expenses
$301K
net assets
$-16K
employees
19
program ratio
79%
profile · synthesized from sources

Saratoga Children's Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts education organization based in Saratoga Springs, NY, serving youth in the greater Saratoga Region. It offers theater, dance, and voice programs including classes, summer camps, and full-scale productions for children and teens. The organization aims to build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts through a supportive and inclusive environment.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Leading Players
Program for ages 10–16 that develops advanced theater skills through rehearsals, performances, and ensemble work
MainStage Productions
Year-round theatrical performances produced by SCT, open to students across age groups and experience levels
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction in voice, theater, and dance offered to students of various ages
Rising Stars
Summer camp program for children ages 4–7 focusing on creative play, theater fundamentals, and themed weeks like Safari and Pop Star Week
Stargazers
Summer theater program for ages 7–12 featuring musical productions, performance training, and collaborative workshops
Thespians
Advanced theater program for teens ages 12–18, culminating in full musical productions such as "Rock of Ages Teen Edition"
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
    • Operate summer theater camp programs for children and teens by age group
      Runs multiple summer theater camp sessions annually for children and teens in specific age groups (4–7, 7–12, 10–16, 12–18), with themed weekly programming, structured schedules, and defined registration and cancellation policies.
    • Provide theatre, dance, and voice education programs for children and teens
      Offers ongoing theatre, dance, and voice classes, workshops, and private lessons for children and teens in the Greater Saratoga Region, with structured enrollment and a no-refund policy for missed sessions.
  • Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
    • Produce and host live theatre performances for the public
      Stages and hosts live MainStage Productions and other theatrical performances for public audiences on specific dates and times in Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
    • Rent performance and studio spaces to external users
      Offers rental of a black box performance space, two dance studios, and a vocal studio at hourly rates, with specific amenities included, to support community and artistic use.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manage behavioral policies for youth participants
      Implements a structured behavioral policy for camp and class participants, including direct staff intervention, parent notification, and dismissal for persistent or extreme inappropriate behavior, with no refunds provided in such cases.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$261K
Contributions & grants$34K13%
Program service revenue$211K81%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$301K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$149K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$-16K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • DANIELLE BEDARD — PRESIDENT
  • HILARY HURLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • REBECCA PATTON — SECRETARY
  • RUTH POULIOT — TREASURER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Utilizes Amazon Wishlist for in-kind support of back-of-house operations.
  • Jumbula Partner — Platform used for registration in theater programs.
  • Leigh Berenis Partner — Primary contact for handling cancellations and exchanges for Saratoga Children's Theatre programs.
  • Spa City Theatre Partner — Co-presented or shared performance scheduling with Spa City Theatre as indicated by joint ticketing presence.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Commitment-Based Participation Model
    methodology: commitment-based programming
    By requiring full program completion after enrollment, the organization ensures program stability, effective planning, and high retention, because a commitment-based approach builds accountability and continuity in youth development.
  • Individualized Youth Development through Theater Arts
    methodology: individualized youth development
    By using individualized instruction tailored to each child's strengths, the organization fosters personal growth and engagement in theater learning, because personalized attention enhances confidence, creative expression, and sustained participation.
  • Progressive Behavioral Support for Inclusive Engagement
    methodology: progressive_behavior_management
    By addressing behavioral issues through a fair, timely, and progressive process, the organization promotes resolution and program retention, because supportive discipline maintains inclusion while upholding group integrity.