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Fox Riverside Theater Foundation

EIN 26-0698976 · Riverside, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOX RIVERSIDE THEATER FOUNDATION IS TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO SERVE AND ENHANCE THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE BY BRINGING THE FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES IN OUR LOCAL REGION, SEEKING TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PERFORMANCES AND OUTREACH, PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN OUR CULTURAL COMMUNITY BY ASSURING MANY PREMIER QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, AND EDUCATING LOCAL YOUTH ON BOTH PERFORMANCE ARTS AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTION INVOLVED WITH LIVE THEATER PERFORMANCES.

Income
$65,697
Spending
$111,007
Reserves
30.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 69% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
  1. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE TO: (1) AID, SPONSOR, PROMOTE, ADVANCE, EDUCATE AND ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE THROUGH THE FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, A PUBLIC RESOURCE OWNED BY THE CITY; (2) TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE BEAUTY AND THRILL OF LIVE PERFORMING ARTS TO EVERYONE, INSPIRING COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO BECOME PATRONS OF THE ARTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN PURSUING CAREERS BOTH ON STAGE AND BEHIND THE SCENES; AND (3) TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE INVALUABLE CULTURAL ASSET IN OUR REGION THAT IS THE FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT IN OUR LOCAL CULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ENDOWMENT THAT WILL BOTH IMPROVE ACCESS TO CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY, AND ASSIST IN SUPPORTING THEATER RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2009.

    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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