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Queens Theatre in the Park Inc

EIN 11-3381629 · Corona, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE A PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY IN FLUSHING-MEADOWS CORONA PARK, QUEENS THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE DRAMATIC, MUSICAL AND RELATED ARTS, ENCOURAGES AND FACILITATES THE USE OF ITS FACILITY AS A RESOURCE CENTER BY OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTHS INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND LIVE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
107
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$163,575, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $737,194 spent. - THEATRE SERIES: FULLY STAGED PRODUCTIONS OF BOTH ESTABLISHED WORKS AND NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS. - THEATRE FOR ALL: A MAJOR INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS - INCLUDES A TRAINING PROGRAM, INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES, AND MORE. - CULTURAL PROGRAMS: PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC, DANCE THEATRE, AND FILM RELATED TO CULTURALLY SPECIFIC THEMES. - DANCE SERIES: QUEENS THEATRE PRESENTS PERFORMANCES BY DIVERSE, LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND WORLD CLASS CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANIES.- NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT: EACH YEAR, QUEENS THEATRE STAGES READINGS OF WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT. THE READINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. - SPECIAL EVENTS PRODUCTIONS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER THEATRE GROUPS.
  2. $924,669 spent. - EDUCATION : THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES ON SITE AS WELL AS AT LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IT ALSO OFFERS EXCLUSIVE STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES FROM THE THEATRE AND DANCE SERIES. QUEENS THEATRE PARTNERS WITH SENIOR CENTERS IN QUEENS TO OFFER PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS.- KIDS PROGRAMS: QUEENS THEATRE PRESENTS AND DEVELOPS PRODUCTIONS DESIGNED FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
  3. $360,635 spent. - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE PROGRAM OF ON AND OFFSITE CULTURAL EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE PRIMARILY FREE AND SERVE TO ENGAGE AND BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND QUEENS THEATRE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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