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New York State Theatre Education Association Inc

EIN 14-1664004 · Syracuse, NY

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

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG ADULTS IN NEW YORK STATE THROUGH CONFERENCES AND OTHER OUTREACH.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Independent board
0 of 25
16 of 0 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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

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

Programs described in its return (5)

$148,917 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDENT WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NEW YORK STATE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MUSICAL THEATRE.
$1,682 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE THEATRE COMMUNITY.
$1,180 spent. K. HUEGHLIN SCHOLARSHIP NYSTEA SCHOLARSHIP
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION TO PROVIDE NEW YORK STATE YOUNG ADULTS EXCITEMENT AND INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE EXPERIENCE.
K. HUEGHLIN SCHOLARSHIP NYSTEA SCHOLARSHIP

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

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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.

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