Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated
The academy of performing arts is an innovative theatrical venue for hands-on learning, creativity, and entertainment for the cape cod community.
Academy Of Performing Arts Inc
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The Academy of Perfoming Arts has been a community theater and performing arts school since 1973.
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Mission
The academy of performing arts is an innovative theatrical venue for hands-on learning, creativity, and entertainment for the cape cod community.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcademy of Performing Arts Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Orleans, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 042575134. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $688K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042575134. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated is located in Orleans, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated has $688K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $688K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Academy of Perfoming Arts has been a community theater and performing arts school since 1973. Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $688K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042575134, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS INCORPORATED is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated
- What is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated?
- Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Orleans, United States. The Academy of Perfoming Arts has been a community theater and performing arts school since 1973.
- When was Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated founded?
- Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated?
- Karen Hepinstall serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Orleans, MA, United States.
- What is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated trustworthy?
- Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042575134.
- What is Academy of Performing Arts Incorporated's website?
- http://www.academyplayhouse.org