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Avon Grove Community Theater

EIN 27-1674251 · New London, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Creating a performing arts tradition in southern Chester county by the following Provide challenging workshops and drama courses to interested students and adults as an enrichment and extension of the community theater program Create quality educational and cultural experiences for anyone wishing to participate in any area of the theaterperforming arts Give young people an appreciation of the performing arts imparting to them the necessary skills for producing directing and participating in community theater and other related projects Continue to seek opportunity for future growth within our community and to partner effectively with other dramatic organizations Build a true sense of community strength and spirit by utilizing the existing talents of local thespians and providing a creative outlet for aspiring performers

Income
$90,691
Spending
$60,183
Reserves
27.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Highest pay
$1,100, secretary

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.8 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 34% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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. $22,460 spent. ACT Players performed a summer musical The Little Mermaid to support the performing arts tradition in Southern Chester County and to support our evolution into a vital resourceful community service Over 1100 community members came out to see the show with over 20 crew members and 39 cast members incuding youth
  2. $15,177 spent. ACT Players provided youth programs including two summer drama camps fall drama club and winter drama club for children ages 6-18 to build a love for the performing arts and to teach the children about all parts of a theater production to support our charter as a community service organization Over 60 kids attended theese programs which had performances for the community to attend
  3. $4,905 spent. ACT Players performed Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream to support the performing arts tradition in Southern Chester County and to support our evolution into a vital resourceful community service Over 480 community members came out to see the show with over 5 crew members and 14 cast members

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 2011.

    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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