Theatre for Young America Inc
To foster the educational and emotional growth of young people through the creative art of live theater and arts education.
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RESIDENT PERFORMANCES. Theatre for Young America provided live professional performances at the City Stage in Union Station. There were a total of 14 performances for a total audience of 2050. These figures reflect a 90% decrease in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of most of the 2020-2021 Season. In addition to performances TYA provided post performance seminars, study guides, ASL interpreted performances and 'touch tours' of stage items for visually impaired students. ARTS EDUCATION. TYA provided drama classes for 250 students from preschool through high school at Union Station's City Stage and online Zoom classes. TOUR PERFORMANCES: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Theatre for Young America was unable to provide tour performances for elementary school age students …
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Mission
To foster the educational and emotional growth of young people through the creative art of live theater and arts education.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTheatre for Young America Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, 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 480919276. 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 $224K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Theatre for Young America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 480919276. 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.
Theatre for Young America 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 97% 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.
Theatre for Young America Inc is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Theatre for Young America Inc has $224K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% 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.
Theatre for Young America 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 $224K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Theatre for Young America 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, Theatre for Young America 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 97% 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.
RESIDENT PERFORMANCES. Theatre for Young America provided live professional performances at the City Stage in Union Station. There were a total of 14 performances for a total audience of 2050. These figures reflect a 90% decrease in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of most of the 2020-2021 Season. In addition to performances TYA provided post performance seminars, study guides, ASL interpreted performances and 'touch tours' of stage items for visually impaired students. ARTS EDUCATION. TYA provided drama classes for 250 students from preschool through high school at Union Station's City Stage and online Zoom classes. TOUR PERFORMANCES: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Theatre for Young America was... Theatre for Young America Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $224K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Theatre for Young America Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Theatre for Young America Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 480919276, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA 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 (8)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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 · 1982
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Theatre for Young America Inc
- What is Theatre for Young America Inc?
- Theatre for Young America Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kansas City, United States. RESIDENT PERFORMANCES. Theatre for Young America provided live professional performances at the City Stage in Union Station. There were a total of 14 performances for a total audience of 2050. These figures reflect a 90% decrease in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of most of the 2020-2021 Season. In addition to performances TYA provided post performance seminars, study guides, ASL interpreted performances and 'touch tours' of stage items for visually impaired students. ARTS EDUCATION. TYA provided drama classes for 250 students from preschool through high school at Union Station's City Stage and online Zoom classes. TOUR PERFORMANCES: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Theatre for Young America was unable to provide tour performances for elementary school age students focused on reading readiness and post performance discussion of the literature on which the performance was based.
- When was Theatre for Young America Inc founded?
- Theatre for Young America Inc was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Theatre for Young America Inc?
- Eugene Mackey serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Theatre for Young America Inc located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Theatre for Young America Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Theatre for Young America Inc trustworthy?
- Theatre for Young America 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 Theatre for Young America Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 480919276.
- What is Theatre for Young America Inc's website?
- http://www.tya.org