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Rome Community Theater Inc

EIN 16-6054190 · Rome, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROME COMMUNITY THEATER IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CAPTIVATING THEATER PRODUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL AUDIENCES. IN ADDITIONTO OUR MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES, WE RUN A TRANSFORMATIVE THEATER WORKSHOP DURING THE SUMMERS. THIS PROGRAM IMMERSES CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 16 TO THE WORLD OF THEATER. OFFERING THEM VALUABLE TRAINING AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ACTING, STAGECRAFT, AND PRODUCTION. OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND TALENT IN YOUTH PERFORMERS IS AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT ARTS CULTURE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$103,758
Spending
$86,868
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 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

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 17 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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 (2)
  1. $53,555 spent. ROME COMMUNITY THEATER WAS FOUNDED IN 1953 AS A COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. IT HAS BEEN CONSISTENING STAGING SHOWS AND MUSICALS SINCE THEN. WHILE OUR PRODUCTIONS ARE AT AN AMATEUR LEVEL, THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL QUALITY. WE HAVE A LOYAL BASE OF SEASON TICKET HOLDERS WHO REGULARLY ATTEND OUR SHOWS, IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE BOX OFFICE. RCT RELIES PRIMARILY ON TICKET SALES AND PRIVATE DONATION FOR ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
  2. OUR CHILDRENS THEATER PROGRAM PROVIDES A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 16 TO ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE THEATER EDUCATION AND SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS ON OUR MAIN STAGE TO LIVE AUDIENCES. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE FUNDAMENTAL ACTING TRECHNIQUES, ENHANCE THEIR STAGE PRESENCE, AND CULTIVATE ESSENTIAL TEAMWORK ABILITIES. THE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN NURTURING CREATIVITY, PROMOTING SELF-EXPRESSION, AND IGINITING A LIFELONG LOVE FOR THE ARTS. BY FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, PULIC SPEAKING PROFICIENCY, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS THIS PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPE OF YOUNG INDIVIDUALS.

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 November 6, 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 January 1957.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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