South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The purpose of the Corporation is to increase the cultural, artistic, and educational offerings of …
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For twelve years, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has presented cultural, artistic, and educational offerings to the state of South Dakota and surrounding regions at no charge to audiences. Through free professional Shakespeare performances and arts education events, SDSF delivers productions and workshops that are presented in a lively and accessible format for all ages. This year, we engaged approximately 700 patrons with the magic of Shakespeare in Vermillion's Prentis Park. Our Education and Outreach programming impacted an additional 200 youth and adults. The scope of our work includes talk-backs about the productions and partnerships with Vermillion's Public Library, Sanford Senior Care Center, Upward Bound, and the Minnehaha Youth Detention Center. Each year, we also grow to include multiple local …
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The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The purpose of the Corporation is to increase the cultural, artistic, and educational offerings of the state of South Dakota and surrounding regions through professional Shakespeare performances and arts education events delivered in a lively and accessible format at no cost to the public.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Dakota Shakespeare Festival is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Vermillion, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 813483962. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $60K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is located in Vermillion, SD, United States.
Based on official tax filings, South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has $60K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% 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.
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $60K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for South Dakota Shakespeare Festival. 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.
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
For twelve years, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has presented cultural, artistic, and educational offerings to the state of South Dakota and surrounding regions at no charge to audiences. Through free professional Shakespeare performances and arts education events, SDSF delivers productions and workshops that are presented in a lively and accessible format for all ages. This year, we engaged approximately 700 patrons with the magic of Shakespeare in Vermillion's Prentis Park. Our Education and Outreach programming impacted an additional 200 youth and adults. The scope of our work includes talk-backs about the productions and partnerships with Vermillion's Public Library, Sanford Senior Care Center, Upward Bound, and the Minnehaha Youth Detention... South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: South Dakota Shakespeare Festival's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $60K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to South Dakota Shakespeare Festival are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813483962, 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.
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SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 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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Quick facts about South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
- What is South Dakota Shakespeare Festival?
- South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Vermillion, United States. For twelve years, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has presented cultural, artistic, and educational offerings to the state of South Dakota and surrounding regions at no charge to audiences. Through free professional Shakespeare performances and arts education events, SDSF delivers productions and workshops that are presented in a lively and accessible format for all ages. This year, we engaged approximately 700 patrons with the magic of Shakespeare in Vermillion's Prentis Park. Our Education and Outreach programming impacted an additional 200 youth and adults. The scope of our work includes talk-backs about the productions and partnerships with Vermillion's Public Library, Sanford Senior Care Center, Upward Bound, and the Minnehaha Youth Detention Center. Each year, we also grow to include multiple local businesses in the festival activities.
- Who leads South Dakota Shakespeare Festival?
- Richard Holland serves as Treasurer.
- Where is South Dakota Shakespeare Festival located?
- Headquartered in Vermillion, United States.
- What is South Dakota Shakespeare Festival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South Dakota Shakespeare Festival trustworthy?
- South Dakota Shakespeare Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 South Dakota Shakespeare Festival's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 813483962.
- What is South Dakota Shakespeare Festival's website?
- http://www.sdshakespearefestival.org