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Yorkshire Playhouse

EIN 23-7287793 · York, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Yorkshire Playhouse is an amateur community theatre whose mission is to bring live theatre performances to our local patrons as well as visitors from many surrounding areas. Offerings include four to five main stage productions, a Children's Theatre (described elsewhere), a "Rising Stars" production for young person (middle school through high school), and a script writing opportunity for aspiring playwrights. The Playhouse works closely with local York University providing additional opportunity for students to broaden their theatre experience outside their usual academic venue. High school seniors who have participated in Playhouse productions are invited to apply for scholarships to help fund their college educations. All board members and participants are volunteers. There are no paid positions.

Income
$57,545
Spending
$64,312
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%

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

Financial health

Good: 84 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 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $25,000 spent. COMMUNITY THEATRE -The Yorkshire Playhouse produces four to five main stage productions each year. In addition, a summer Children's Theatre is underwritten (described elsewhere). Also, interested persons are invited to submit original one-act play scripts to be considered for production. Two scripts are selected which are then presented in performances open to the public. The Playhouse offers a production experience for young "Rising Stars" to allow middle school through high school students to become further involved in live theatre performance and production.
  2. $5,000 spent. CHILDREN'S THEATRE - This program involves 40-50 children both on stage and back stage. All aspects of live theatre experience are explored including stage presence, acting and stage movement, lighting, sound, set building, costuming and makeup. The program involves many parents and family members as well. The program runs four to six weeks each summer. Participants come from a number of area communities. After age 16, participants may continue with back stage activities. In their high school senior year, participants are invited to apply for scholarships (described elsewhere) to be used for college expenses.
  3. $2,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIIPS - Each year, graduating high school seniors who have participated in Playhouse productions are invited to apply for scholarships to be used for their college education. Scholarships are not restricted any particular high school nor are students restricted in their choice of major. Amounts vary but in this fiscal year scholarships were awarded totaling $2,000.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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