East-West Players Inc
The purpose of east west players, inc. (ewp) is to raise the visibility of the asian american experience by presenting world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and …
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The Nation’s Largest and Longest Running Asian American Theater
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Mission
The purpose of east west players, inc. (ewp) is to raise the visibility of the asian american experience by presenting world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs. Founded in 1965, ewp is one of the nation's longest-running theaters of color and the largest and oldest asian american theater company. Ewp strives to ensure that asian and pacific islander stories are told by working to increase access, inclusion, and representation in the creative economy through the production and development of theatrical works, a robust range of professional enrichment and arts education programs, and other civic activities. In recognition of its work, ewp was designated by the ford foundation as a national cultural treasure, one of only 20 organizations to receive the honor.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show East-West Players Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1965, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast-West Players Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 956151775. 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. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
East-West Players Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 956151775. 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.
East-West Players Inc 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. The charity allocates 77% 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.
East-West Players Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, East-West Players Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.
East-West Players Inc 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for East-West Players Inc. 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, East-West Players Inc 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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 Nation’s Largest and Longest Running Asian American Theater East-West Players Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% 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 East-West Players Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East-West Players Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956151775, 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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EAST-WEST PLAYERS INC 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 (25)
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25 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 - 86 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 · 86 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 · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about East-West Players Inc
- What is East-West Players Inc?
- East-West Players Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Angeles, United States. The Nation’s Largest and Longest Running Asian American Theater
- When was East-West Players Inc founded?
- East-West Players Inc was founded in 1965.
- Who leads East-West Players Inc?
- Kevin Johnson-Sather serves as Acting Managing Director.
- Where is East-West Players Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is East-West Players Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is East-West Players Inc trustworthy?
- East-West Players Inc 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 East-West Players Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 956151775.
- What is East-West Players Inc's website?
- http://www.eastwestplayers.org