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Dandylyon Drama

Performing arts education and enrichment

Arts & Culture Lake Forest Park, WA EIN: 461034745 (IRS) Reg: 46-1034745 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Dandylyon Drama

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Lake Forest Park, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Performing arts education and enrichment

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.55%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.7% of total expenses ($31,973 of $203,436).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dandylyon Drama has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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Common questions

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Dandylyon 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
27

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PR
Preston M••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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