International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture
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What it says it does
The purpose of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local Union 618, Inc. is to organize and represent workers employed in the theatrical, entertainment, and related industries; to improve working conditions, wages, benefits, and job security; to advocate for fair labor standards and collective bargaining rights; and to provide support, training, and representation for its members.
- Income
- $54,730
- Spending
- $35,136
- Highest pay
- $16,900, business agent
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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)
- Represented a bargaining unit of 61 members and 185 permit workers in annual wage negotiations under the existing labor agreement with Indiana University. Successfully secured a 2% general wage increase for the entire workforce and provided ongoing contract administration and grievance protection, ensuring economic stability and the preservation of negotiated workplace rights for all 246 covered employees.
- $2,142 spent. Sent 2 delegates to the IATSE Quadrennial Convention to coordinate regional bargaining strategies and advocacy for entertainment workers. Delegates participated in workshops on grievance handling, safety, and leadership, bringing back critical industry data and legal updates to improve contract enforcement and member representation.
- $300 spent. Conducted 5 technical training sessions (Safety, Rigging, Audio, etc.) averaging 18 attendees per session to improve workforce proficiency. Additionally, negotiated new labor agreements with the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and Tibbs Drive-In, securing wage increases and new employer-funded retirement contributions for the represented workforce.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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