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Summer Camps: With our community partners, we reached 164 students, ages 4-13, through four weeks of eight outdoor creativity camps and two camps for students with disabilities, youth (ages 10+) to adults. Each camp culminated with a 30-min showcase perfomed in person for family and friends. Our summer audience total reached almost 400 people. We offered two summer child care pop-ups which reached 61 students. Our staff was provided consistent work, and high school and college-aged students were given opportunities to volunteer at all of our camps. By having a solid staff/camper ratio, this supported a safe environment for everyone. Drama Classes: Our enrichment programs were back in local public schools. We brought eight drama clubs into four schools and …
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dandylyon Drama has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDandylyon Drama is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lake Forest Park, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 461034745. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $206K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Dandylyon Drama's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461034745. 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.
Dandylyon Drama has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Dandylyon Drama is located in Lake Forest Park, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dandylyon Drama has $206K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dandylyon Drama 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 small organization. It has $206K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dandylyon Drama. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dandylyon Drama 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 84% 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.
Summer Camps: With our community partners, we reached 164 students, ages 4-13, through four weeks of eight outdoor creativity camps and two camps for students with disabilities, youth (ages 10+) to adults. Each camp culminated with a 30-min showcase perfomed in person for family and friends. Our summer audience total reached almost 400 people. We offered two summer child care pop-ups which reached 61 students. Our staff was provided consistent work, and high school and college-aged students were given opportunities to volunteer at all of our camps. By having a solid staff/camper ratio, this supported a safe environment for everyone. Drama Classes: Our enrichment programs were back in local public... Dandylyon Drama is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $206K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dandylyon Drama are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dandylyon Drama is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461034745, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DANDYLYON DRAMA 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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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 43 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Dandylyon Drama
- What is Dandylyon Drama?
- Dandylyon Drama is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Lake Forest Park, United States. Summer Camps: With our community partners, we reached 164 students, ages 4-13, through four weeks of eight outdoor creativity camps and two camps for students with disabilities, youth (ages 10+) to adults. Each camp culminated with a 30-min showcase perfomed in person for family and friends. Our summer audience total reached almost 400 people. We offered two summer child care pop-ups which reached 61 students. Our staff was provided consistent work, and high school and college-aged students were given opportunities to volunteer at all of our camps. By having a solid staff/camper ratio, this supported a safe environment for everyone. Drama Classes: Our enrichment programs were back in local public schools. We brought eight drama clubs into four schools and served over 200 K-5th graders. Each class culminated with performances on stage. We partnered with Shoreline Community College's Continuing Education department and held ten youth theater classes, with an enrollment of over 90 students. Our film club for our community of students with disabilities continued to thrive each quarter for a total of 48 students. This year culminated with a film festival showcasing the past three years of online learning, with a theater audience of almost 100 guests. To overcome barriers to participation, we provided 21 pay-what-you-can scholarships to families and worked wtih the DDA/DSHS to assist students with their funding to attend our programs. Productions: We produced three community theater productions which were performed on stage with actors in full costumes, in front of families, friends, students and the community. In the fall, our inclusive intergenerational community production served over 80 performers, ages 8 to 80, with four performances in front of a diverse audience of 750 people. Our winter production served 47 studens, ages 5 to 17, at a local K-12 school, with three performances. Our spring production was a youth musical which featured 29 student actors, ages 8 to
- When was Dandylyon Drama founded?
- Dandylyon Drama was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Dandylyon Drama?
- Preston Moore serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Dandylyon Drama located?
- Headquartered in Lake Forest Park, WA, United States.
- What is Dandylyon Drama's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dandylyon Drama trustworthy?
- Dandylyon Drama has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Dandylyon Drama's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461034745. Registration: 46-1034745 (United States).
- What is Dandylyon Drama's website?
- https://dandylyondrama.org