Very Merry Theatre
Building strong, inspired youth and communities through theatre arts.
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Mission
Building strong, inspired youth and communities through theatre arts.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Very Merry Theatre has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVery Merry Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Burlington, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 043608726. 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 $438K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Very Merry Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043608726. 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.
Very Merry Theatre 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 88% 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.
Very Merry Theatre is located in Burlington, VT, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Very Merry Theatre has $438K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% 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.
Very Merry Theatre 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 $438K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Very Merry Theatre. 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, Very Merry Theatre 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 88% 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 sun will come out today! Thursday, April 30 @ 4pm Annie Jr Very Merry Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $438K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Very Merry Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Very Merry Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043608726, 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
5 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.
VERY MERRY THEATRE 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 (17)
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17 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 - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 55 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Very Merry Theatre
- What is Very Merry Theatre?
- Very Merry Theatre is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burlington, United States. The sun will come out today! Thursday, April 30 @ 4pm Annie Jr
- When was Very Merry Theatre founded?
- Very Merry Theatre was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Very Merry Theatre?
- Donald Wright serves as Director.
- Where is Very Merry Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Burlington, VT, United States.
- What is Very Merry Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Very Merry Theatre trustworthy?
- Very Merry Theatre 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 Very Merry Theatre's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043608726.
- What is Very Merry Theatre's website?
- http://www.verymerrytheatre.org