Newworks Theatre
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NewWorks a site specific theatre presents to underserved communities. Best Laid Plans was a new work inspired by a true story of a blind architect. the lead was played by a blind actor. The theatre worked with the Center for the blind, the braille institute, the blind community center and the eyehesive . 80 seat theatre 16 performances reaching out to differently abled audiences. Pre show demonstrations were given regarding coping with sight loss, Braille instruction, navigating with a cane, use of new technology. The message was disability does not mean inability. NewWorks likes to develop and present new plays. We will use the remainder of funds for our next project to develop the New work in progress series in partnership with the senior disabled community.
- Income
- $70,616
- Spending
- $42,574
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (1)
- $41,574 spent. New Works is a site specific theatre company presenting new works to underserved Communities. Best laid Plans a new work based on the true of a blind architect story was presented at an 80 seat theatre with 16 performances, with several sold out performances. Pre show talks were given regarding the experience of blindness, learning braille, how to navigate and architectural adaptation that assist both sighted and non sighted individuals and new technology. We worked with the Braille institute, the Center for the blind and Eyehesive. Braille cards were given prior to performance so the audience could follow as the main character learns how to deal with his blindness. The lead in the play was played by a blind actor. the message of the show was Disability does not mean inability. Our next project will be developing new works with the senior disabled population
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 2026.
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 July 1992.
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 October 21, 2026.
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