Yellow Tree Theatre
Yellow tree theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, (continued on schedule o)inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human …
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Yellow Tree Theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human spirit.
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Mission
Yellow tree theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, (continued on schedule o)inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human spirit. We strive to be a welcoming artisitic venue where people of all ages and walks of life can gather to experience authentic community, and to produce high-quality professional productions in the heart of the northwest suburbs of minneapolis, making live theater more accessible to the community.
Focus areas & reach
· 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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Yellow Tree Theatre with 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 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- 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 + methodologyYellow Tree Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Osseo, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 261329665. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $404K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Yellow Tree Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261329665. 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.
Yellow Tree Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Yellow Tree Theatre is located in Osseo, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Yellow Tree Theatre has $404K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% 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.
Yellow Tree Theatre 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 $404K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Yellow Tree Theatre. 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, Yellow Tree 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 84% 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.
Yellow Tree Theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human spirit. Yellow Tree Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $404K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Yellow Tree Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Yellow Tree Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261329665, 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 (FY2025): 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.
YELLOW TREE 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
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
Source: Public filings
2 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Yellow Tree Theatre
- What is Yellow Tree Theatre?
- Yellow Tree Theatre is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Osseo, United States. Yellow Tree Theatre brings stories to life that ignite passion, inspire laughter and awaken possibility while exploring and celebrating the great complexities of the human spirit.
- When was Yellow Tree Theatre founded?
- Yellow Tree Theatre was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Yellow Tree Theatre?
- Austene Van serves as Executive Artistic Director.
- Where is Yellow Tree Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Osseo, MN, United States.
- What is Yellow Tree Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Yellow Tree Theatre trustworthy?
- Yellow Tree Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Yellow Tree Theatre's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261329665.
- What is Yellow Tree Theatre's website?
- http://www.yellowtreetheatre.com