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Unity Performing Arts Foundation Inc

EIN 35-2110907 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$793,718
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$89,568, ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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)
  1. $944,383 spent. UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS A MULTI-FACETED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF CHARACTER, ARTISTRY, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING SOULFUL ARTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE AREAS OF CHORAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVE WRITING, ORATORY, AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. WE USE THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ADULT LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTERING A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND OPTIMISM WITH THE "RISING WITH PURPOSE" REBUILDING INITIATIVE. AFTER CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, THIS STRATEGIC EFFORT AIMS TO REBUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION'S PASSION AND COMMITTMENT REMAIN UNDIMINISHED AS WE SHAPE A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE TOGETHER. THE RISE UP TOUR - THE VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH CHOIR IS PROUD TO HAVE BROUGHT HOME A GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM THE 13TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN JULY 2024. THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS A CHANCE FOR GROWTH, EXPOSURE, AND LEARNING, EMPHASIZING PASSION, COMMUNITY IMPACT, AND FUTURE SUCCESS. 88 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025 PROGRAM 2 CONCERTS 30 ACTIVITIES UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS A MULTI-FACETED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF CHARACTER, ARTISTRY, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING SOULFUL ARTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE AREAS OF CHORAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVE WRITING, ORATORY, AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. WE USE THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ADULT LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTERING A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND OPTIMISM WITH THE "RISING WITH PURPOSE" REBUILDING INITIATIVE. AFTER CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, THIS STRATEGIC EFFORT AIMS TO REBUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION'S PASSION AND COMMITTMENT REMAIN UNDIMINISHED AS WE SHAPE A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE TOGETHER. THE RISE UP TOUR - THE VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH CHOIR IS PROUD TO HAVE BROUGHT HOME A GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM THE 13TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN JULY 2024. THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS A CHANCE FOR GROWTH, EXPOSURE, AND LEARNING, EMPHASIZING PASSION, COMMUNITY IMPACT, AND FUTURE SUCCESS. 88 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025 PROGRAM 2 CONCERTS 30 ACTIVITIES

Source: Form 990 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 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 June 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 March 2001.

    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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