Cara Mia Theatre Co
Founded in 1996, Cara Mía Theatre Co.'s mission is to inspire and engage people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences, and community …
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Inspiring and engaging people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences, and community action.
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Mission
Founded in 1996, Cara Mía Theatre Co.'s mission is to inspire and engage people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences, and community action. In addition to a season of 1-2 plays and an annual theatre festival, Cara Mía Theatre Co. tours original plays by Dallas artists, curates community programming for all communities and neighborhoods in Dallas, and provides inspiring programs for youth and schools.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cara Mia Theatre Co has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCara Mia Theatre Co is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 752638117. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cara Mia Theatre Co's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 752638117. 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.
Cara Mia Theatre Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Cara Mia Theatre Co is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cara Mia Theatre Co has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cara Mia Theatre Co is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cara Mia Theatre Co. 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, Cara Mia Theatre Co 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Inspiring and engaging people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences, and community action. Cara Mia Theatre Co is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cara Mia Theatre Co are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cara Mia Theatre Co is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 752638117, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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CARA MIA THEATRE CO 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cara Mia Theatre Co
- What is Cara Mia Theatre Co?
- Cara Mia Theatre Co is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Inspiring and engaging people to uplift their communities through transformative Latinx theatre, multicultural youth arts experiences, and community action.
- When was Cara Mia Theatre Co founded?
- Cara Mia Theatre Co was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Cara Mia Theatre Co?
- David Lozano serves as Executive Artistic Director.
- Where is Cara Mia Theatre Co located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Cara Mia Theatre Co's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cara Mia Theatre Co trustworthy?
- Cara Mia Theatre Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Cara Mia Theatre Co's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 752638117.
- What is Cara Mia Theatre Co's website?
- http://www.caramiatheatre.org