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Shine on Foundation

EIN 33-1405343 · Springfield, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 306 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER CHILDREN TO SHINE BOTH ON AND OFF THE STAGE. THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS, WE NURTURE CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN EVERY CHILD. IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY WHERE EACH STUDENT BELONGS, YOUNG PEOPLE DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS, DEVELOP LIFELONG SKILLS, AND LEARN TO USE THEIR GIFTS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

Income
$813,777
Spending
$845,183
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
52
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$111,077, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 138% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3192% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 306 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (4)
  1. $95,362 spent. MAIN STAGE MUSICALS: CCC SHINES' MAIN STAGE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES K9 WITH A FULL-SCALE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE ENCOMPASSING AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS, AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. STUDENTS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION IN ACTING, VOCAL PERFORMANCE, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND STAGE PRESENCE WHILE DEVELOPING TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND RESILIENCE. IN 2025, CCC SHINES PRODUCED 2 FULL-SCALE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS WITH A COMBINED CAST OF 296 STUDENTS, PRESENTING 8 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 6,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS
  2. $349,242 spent. SUMMER CAMP: CCC SHINES OFFERS A RANGE OF SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH ENTERING 8TH GRADE, WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOMING 9TH GRADERS. THE CORE PROGRAM FEATURES THREE TWO-WEEK, FULL-DAY SESSIONS, EACH CULMINATING IN A MUSICAL PERFORMED FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. CAMPERS ROTATE THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, ART, ACTING, FAITH FORMATION, AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES WORKSHOPS. CCC ALSO OFFERS A ONE-WEEK MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 28. IN 2025, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS SERVED 582 CAMPERS ACROSS THREE TWO-WEEK SESSIONS AND ONE MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE SESSION (59 CAMPERS), SUPPORTED BY 16 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS.
  3. $5,290 spent. SCHOOL DAY OFF: ON SELECT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, CCC SHINES PROVIDES A FULL-DAY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FEATURING MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, DANCE, SINGING, ACTING, GAMES, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT STAFFED BY CCC'S EXPERIENCED TEAM. IN 2025, CCC SHINES HELD 3 SCHOOL DAY OFF EVENTS SERVING 76 CHILDREN.
  4. $273,300 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE SHINE ON FOUNDATION.

Source: Form 990 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 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 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 January 2025.

    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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