The Plaza Theatre Inc
The organization maintains a regional iconic performance building in downtown wharton, tx which was originally built circa 1904. The building has historically been used for community activities and …
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The Plaza Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in WHARTON, United States. Annual revenue: $446K. EIN: 760319276.
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Mission
The organization maintains a regional iconic performance building in downtown wharton, tx which was originally built circa 1904. The building has historically been used for community activities and entertainment, and the plaza theatre continues the tradition of providing live entertainment for wharton county and the surrounding area. Emphasis is placed on the restoration of the building to its original appearance, thus preserving some of the history of wharton county. The organization, along with bringing live cultural entertainment inside the building, takes the opportunity at each performance to educate the public about the historical significance of the plaza theatre and surrounding buildings on the courthouse square in downtown wharton, tx.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Plaza Theatre Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 12 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 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 76% 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
- government registration
- financial records (12 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 + methodologyThe Plaza Theatre Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wharton, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 760319276. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $225K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Plaza Theatre Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 760319276. 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.
The Plaza Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 90/100.
The Plaza Theatre Inc is located in Wharton, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Plaza Theatre Inc has $225K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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.
The Plaza Theatre 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 $225K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Plaza Theatre 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, The Plaza Theatre 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 100% 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.
The Plaza Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in WHARTON, United States. Annual revenue: $446K. EIN: 760319276. The Plaza Theatre Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $225K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Plaza Theatre Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Plaza Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 760319276, 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
10 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.
THE PLAZA THEATRE 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 (1)
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1 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Plaza Theatre Inc
- What is The Plaza Theatre Inc?
- The Plaza Theatre Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wharton, United States. The Plaza Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in WHARTON, United States. Annual revenue: $446K. EIN: 760319276.
- When was The Plaza Theatre Inc founded?
- The Plaza Theatre Inc was founded in 1990.
- Who leads The Plaza Theatre Inc?
- Henri Ann Nortman serves as President.
- Where is The Plaza Theatre Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wharton, TX, United States.
- What is The Plaza Theatre Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Plaza Theatre Inc trustworthy?
- The Plaza Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 The Plaza Theatre Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 760319276.
- What is The Plaza Theatre Inc's website?
- https://whartonplazatheatre.org/