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Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja Inc

EIN 11-3735206 · Bay Shore, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

(TEY) is dedicated to advancing equity and cultural understanding through the arts. We provide a platform for Latinx and diverse artists to create work that promotes soci justice, community revitalization, and cross-cultural dialog

Income
$371,539
Spending
$312,555
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$100,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $79,529 spent. Our art program offers visual and performing art classes and exhibits. Professional workshop series includes theater, multimedia, music, dance, live drawing, plain air at our art center offered by professional artists. Community art program includes ongoing arts, dance, guitar, theater, bilingual story time, creative writing workshops to develop arts and literacy skills. We also offer once a month Open Mic and photography and sketch clubs. Our professional workshops Include theater, multimedia, music dance, live drawing, plain air at our art center offered by professional artists. Teatro Yerbabruja provides youth-oriented,interactive art-making projects including larger public events with partner organizations. Workshops and public art projects are designed to engage youth with their community and to allow them to experience and celebrate the power of art.
  2. $35,000 spent. The Puerto Rican Hispanic Day Parade is a tradition of the Brentwood community that began in 1963. Every year about 3,000 participants from different organizations and cultural groups march with their typical dances and floats throughout the 5th avenues. the parade has been celebrated for over 50 years and an audience of over 50,000 enjoy each year of the event. The annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade scheduled for 2021 was cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. However,Teatro Yerbabruja conducted a virtual parade celebration. The event explored the Latino experience the parades 55 year history until todays extraordinary challenges and reasons for celebration.
  3. $78,000 spent. Arts program for youth in Suffolk County focused on arts, theater, music, creative writing,dance,DJ. Programs will be in person at the Center for the Arts at the Bay Shore Facility and at the after school program at the Brentwood and Central Islip schools. Arts program for youth in Suffolk County focused on arts,theater,music,creative writing,dance,DJ. will take will take place on digital platforms including zoom, google meet and other services if NYS is on Pause, or prohibited to run at its full capacity due to Executive Orders or in order to adhere to NYS safely guidelines. Description: Art classes theater, music, creative writing,dance,DJ. during after school and weekends. Arts, theater, music, creative writing, dance DJ classes. during the summer program. Our Program is open to all Suffolk County Youth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2006.

    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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