Special Gifts Theatre Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THEATRICAL CLASSES.
- Income
- $679,104
- Spending
- $648,674
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 45%
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 100
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $347,535 spent. Musical Theatre ProgramTheatre skills have shown to be an excellent tool for enhancing an individual's self-esteem and self-confidence; problem-solving abilities; listening, focusing, attention and communication skills; and for fostering cooperation with others. The Musical Theatre Program is unique in that the emphasis is not on the perfection of the final performance, but rather the student's personal growth and development. It is a process and not a product-oriented program. Though recreational in scope, it is educationally and therapeutically based. The Organization's creative drama classes and theatre programs utilize the specialized skills of occupational, physical, recreational and speech therapists, as well as special education and theatre arts professionals. These professionals design and adapt the classroom activities and the final production to meet the individual needs of each student
- $77,826 spent. THE ADULT PROGRAM (18 YEARS AND OLDER) PUTS CREATIVITY INTO ACTION THROUGH IMPROMPTU STORYTELLING, CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION AND TEAM BASED PERFORMANCE. STUDENTS USE THESE TECHNIQUES TO FURTHER DEVELOP PUBLIC SPEAKING, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ADAPT TO NEW SITUATIONS
- $77,072 spent. Community Awareness
- $25,412 spent. Creativity in MotionStudents bring stories to life through movement and music. With current pop hits and other songs, students are able to develop their range of motion, coordination and self-confidence.
- Creating Outside the LinesThis adult program (18 years and older) puts creativity into action through impromptu storytelling, character transformation and team based performance. Students use these techniques to further develop public speaking, self-confidence and adapt to new situations.
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
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 August 2000.
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 November 4, 2026.
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