Shake on the Lake Inc
To use the theatre and the performing arts to inspire and re-imagine community through performance, education, and creative placemaking. We specialize in serving rural communities and underserved populations …
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Theatre Productions 2021: Songs & Sweet Airs, Storefront Theatre Festival, Christmas Carol, Sea Serpant Parade Education Program 2021: Stratford Up-On-Line and Voices Uncaged - About 150 students
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Mission
To use the theatre and the performing arts to inspire and re-imagine community through performance, education, and creative placemaking. We specialize in serving rural communities and underserved populations in the Silver Lake, NY region, by bringing high-quality professional theatre productions and innovative arts education programming to the community.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Shake on the Lake Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (9 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShake on the Lake Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Silver Lake, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 473204135. 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 $228K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shake on the Lake Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 473204135. 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.
Shake on the Lake 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 89% 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.
Shake on the Lake Inc is located in Silver Lake, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shake on the Lake Inc has $228K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% 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.
Shake on the Lake Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $228K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shake on the Lake 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, Shake on the Lake 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 89% 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.
Theatre Productions 2021: Songs & Sweet Airs, Storefront Theatre Festival, Christmas Carol, Sea Serpant Parade Education Program 2021: Stratford Up-On-Line and Voices Uncaged - About 150 students Shake on the Lake Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $228K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Shake on the Lake Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shake on the Lake Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473204135, 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
9 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SHAKE ON THE LAKE 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 (11)
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11 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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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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 · 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shake on the Lake Inc
- What is Shake on the Lake Inc?
- Shake on the Lake Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Silver Lake, United States. Theatre Productions 2021: Songs & Sweet Airs, Storefront Theatre Festival, Christmas Carol, Sea Serpant Parade Education Program 2021: Stratford Up-On-Line and Voices Uncaged - About 150 students
- When was Shake on the Lake Inc founded?
- Shake on the Lake Inc was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Shake on the Lake Inc?
- Kathryn Hollinger serves as President.
- Where is Shake on the Lake Inc located?
- Headquartered in Silver Lake, NY, United States.
- What is Shake on the Lake Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shake on the Lake Inc trustworthy?
- Shake on the Lake 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 Shake on the Lake Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473204135.
- What is Shake on the Lake Inc's website?
- http://www.shakeonthelake.org