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Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc

The parkway playhouse creates experiences that inspire and entertain the community

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc

We’re Parkway Playhouse, an historic theatre that’s been a part of the Burnsville, NC community for 77 years! Established in 1947, we once operated as a summer stock venue. Today, we still produce theatre in the summer, provide educational opportunities year round, and host an Appalachian Playwriting Festival in the Fall!

Founded
Headquarters
Burnsville, NC
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

Mission

The parkway playhouse creates experiences that inspire and entertain the community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.3% of total expenses ($41,115 of $309,041).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1947, it predates 93% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Burnsville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 560858217. 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 $365K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560858217. 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.

Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is located in Burnsville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.

Based on official tax filings, Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc has $365K in annual revenue. 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.

Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $365K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc. 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, Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville 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). 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.

We’re Parkway Playhouse, an historic theatre that’s been a part of the Burnsville, NC community for 77 years! Established in 1947, we once operated as a summer stock venue. Today, we still produce theatre in the summer, provide educational opportunities year round, and host an Appalachian Playwriting Festival in the Fall! Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $365K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560858217, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amy F••••••••• B•••••••
Board President

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · 46 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 · 1947
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc

What is Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc?
Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Burnsville, United States. We’re Parkway Playhouse, an historic theatre that’s been a part of the Burnsville, NC community for 77 years! Established in 1947, we once operated as a summer stock venue. Today, we still produce theatre in the summer, provide educational opportunities year round, and host an Appalachian Playwriting Festival in the Fall!
When was Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc founded?
Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc was founded in 1947.
Who leads Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc?
Amy Fitzgerald Buchanan serves as Board President.
Where is Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc located?
Headquartered in Burnsville, NC, United States.
What is Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc trustworthy?
Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc 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 Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560858217.
What is Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville Inc's website?
http://www.parkwayplayhouse.com