The Producers Inc
The Producers Inc is a public charity, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $344K in total assets.
The Producers Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $343,561
- +1649.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $100,270
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $98,503
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Producers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $59K (2019). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Performing Arts School - Guitar Louisville, KY | Departmental Funding and Festivals | $1,700 |
| Youth Performing Arts School - Theatre Louisville, KY | Departmental Funding, Professional Development | $1,267 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,200 |
| Youth Performing Arts School - Band Louisville, KY | Accompanist | $745 |
| Youth Performing Arts School - Dance Louisville, KY | Teachers, Props, and Costumes | $600 |
| Youth Performing Arts School - Vocal Louisville, KY | Departmental Funding, Concert Recording | $420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,561 | $100,270 | $98,503 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $19,643 | $101,670 | $86,869 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $336,465 | $54,696 | $153,185 | — | — | $10,707 |
| 2021 | $469,472 | $32,219 | $68,740 | $5,932 | 6 | $6,641 |
| 2020 | $487,071 | $34,604 | $132,223 | $56,235 | 4 | $12,189 |
| 2019 | $618,228 | $216,753 | $168,658 | $58,693 | 4 | $15,459 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Producers Inc is led by Sarah Stalker, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Stalker
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Lana Toler
President
Fundraising Co-Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dewberry
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Haddox
Hospitality
Hospitality Chair → Hospitality, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hartz
Spirit Wear Co-Chair
Spirit Wear Co-Chair → Spiritwear Co-Chair, 2023
Spiritwear Co-Chair → Spirit Wear Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Brown
Membership Co-Chair
Membership Chair → Membership Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Schmidt
Spirit Wear Co-Chair
Spirit Wear Co-Chair → Spiritwear Co-Chair, 2023
Spiritwear Co-Chair → Spirit Wear Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Warren
Scholarship Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brittnie Eiden
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Lord
Membership Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hicks
Scholarship Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Philip Martin (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Angie Tobias (2021–2022) — Communications Chair
- Former: Jennifer Peterson (2021–2022) — Fundraising Co-Chair
- Former: Mike Schmidt (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Pearce-Hicks (2022) — Scholarship Chair
- Former: Anitra Durand Allen (2021) — Scholarship Chairperson
- Former: Billy Worden (2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Dauk (2021) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Michelle Cull (2021) — Hospitality Chairperson
- Former: Sarah Helvey-Martin (2021) — Spiritwear Chairperson
- Former: Sheldon Haden (2021) — Co-Vp Fundraising
- Former: Anna Elder (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Bingaman (2020) — Vice President Fundraisi
- Former: Mary Ellen Sant (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Melissa Pascua (2020) — Vice President Membershi
- Former: Amy Newkirk (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Dawn Nelms (2019) — Board President
- Former: Dena Sollano (2019) — Vice President Membershi
- Former: Jenny Hughes (2019) — Vice President Fundraisi
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Sarah Stalker (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Producers Inc
How large is The Producers Inc?
The Producers Inc reported $344K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $100K.
Where does The Producers Inc operate?
The Producers Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Producers Inc's EIN?
The Producers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1027597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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