The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc
Fendig theatre for children is a non profit 501(3)(c) arts education organization. We help children discover themselves build confidence and connect with their community through creative and performing …
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Fendig Theatre for Children offered a summer theatre activity for children in grades 4-8 to participate in performing a 2 act musical theatre performance. Children are taught all aspects of a theatre performance and then carry out their roles. This includes behind the stage, lights, sound and acting. The callout, rehearsal and performance timeline occurs from May 28-July 15. The goal of the program is to help children discover themselves, build confidence, and grow relationships across age groups. In 2023, the program put on three performances of The Music Man to a crowd of approximately 900 community members over the three performances. There were 48 participants, 4 staff members, and 70 volunteers. The longer term goals are to provide opportunities …
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Fendig theatre for children is a non profit 501(3)(c) arts education organization. We help children discover themselves build confidence and connect with their community through creative and performing arts activities.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rensselaer, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 351691308. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351691308. 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 Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.
The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc is located in Rensselaer, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc has $40K 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.
The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children 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 $40K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children 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, The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children 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.
Fendig Theatre for Children offered a summer theatre activity for children in grades 4-8 to participate in performing a 2 act musical theatre performance. Children are taught all aspects of a theatre performance and then carry out their roles. This includes behind the stage, lights, sound and acting. The callout, rehearsal and performance timeline occurs from May 28-July 15. The goal of the program is to help children discover themselves, build confidence, and grow relationships across age groups. In 2023, the program put on three performances of The Music Man to a crowd of approximately 900 community members over the three performances. There were 48 participants, 4 staff members, and... The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $40K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351691308, 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
3 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 RALPH & LILIAN FENDIG SUMMER THEATRE FOR CHILDREN 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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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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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 · 1976
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc
- What is The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc?
- The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rensselaer, United States. Fendig Theatre for Children offered a summer theatre activity for children in grades 4-8 to participate in performing a 2 act musical theatre performance. Children are taught all aspects of a theatre performance and then carry out their roles. This includes behind the stage, lights, sound and acting. The callout, rehearsal and performance timeline occurs from May 28-July 15. The goal of the program is to help children discover themselves, build confidence, and grow relationships across age groups. In 2023, the program put on three performances of The Music Man to a crowd of approximately 900 community members over the three performances. There were 48 participants, 4 staff members, and 70 volunteers. The longer term goals are to provide opportunities for community members to participate in a cultural experience that has been a tradition in our community for 48 years. Participation has created a sense of personal and community pride helping both children and adults to see what people can learn and do when working together.
- When was The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc founded?
- The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc was founded in 1976.
- Who leads The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc?
- Heather Heinig serves as President.
- Where is The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc located?
- Headquartered in Rensselaer, IN, United States.
- What is The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc trustworthy?
- The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351691308.
- What is The Ralph & Lilian Fendig Summer Theatre for Children Inc's website?
- http://www.fendigtheatre.org