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Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc

PLAYMAKERS PROVIDES ENTERTAINING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES THROUGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL THEATER AND IS STRONGLY CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWTH AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS IN THE BATON …

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57
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc

Louisiana's professional theatre for young audiences

Founded
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Dec. 15, 2025 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

Playmakers provides entertaining educational experiences for young audiences through quality professional theater and is strongly contributing to the growth and future development of the arts in the baton rouge community.

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: 43%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 41.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 38.3% of total expenses ($50,400 of $131,583).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.43
Program$0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • GiveRadar's profile for Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 720943316. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $121K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 720943316. 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.

Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is PO Box 4286, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc has $121K in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Playmakers of Baton Rouge 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 small organization. It has $121K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Playmakers of Baton Rouge 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, Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 43% 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.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $121K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 720943316, 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
43% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

TO
Todd H••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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, 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 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 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 · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 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 · 1982
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc

What is Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc?
Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. Louisiana's professional theatre for young audiences
When was Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc founded?
Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc was founded in 1982.
Who leads Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc?
Todd Henry serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc located?
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
What is Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
Is Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc trustworthy?
Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial 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 Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 720943316.
What is Playmakers of Baton Rouge Inc's website?
https://playmakersbr.org