Friends of Old Rochester Drama Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Support and assist Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club in its efforts to produce increasingly high levels of excellence in theatrical performances for the community.
- Income
- $39,465
- Spending
- $44,648
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 40%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 August 31, 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 August 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 (3)
- $10,254 spent. Sep thru Dec 2024: Supported the ORRHS Drama Club production of "Noises Off" by selling tickets, promoting the show, financing sets, props, and costumes, and fundraising and providing cast care, 57 students participated. Breakdown: Sound & lights (2450), Rights (665), Printing (1958), Cast Care (2579), Costumes (801), Set (1443), concessions & tshirts (357) = $10,254
- $24,298 spent. Jan thru April 2025: Supported the ORRHS Drama Club production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" by selling tickets. promoting the show, financing sets, props, and costumes, fundraising, and providing cast care. 48 students took part. Breakdown: sound/orchestra/lights (12530), rights (2842), Printing (2311), Cast and Crew Care (1465), Costumes (1888), Set (2903), concessions & tshirts (490) = $24,298
- $6,748 spent. Jan thru March 2025 : Supported the ORRHS Drama Club competition and home production of "God of Carnage" selling tickets, promoting the show, financing sets, props, and costumes, and fundraising and providing cast care, 18 students participated. Breakdown: Rights (920), Printing (547), Cast Care (135), Set & Props (884) = $2,487 along with rights for next years upcoming shows: "Murder Mystery" (466) and "Mamma Mia" (3795) = $4,261
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 April 2013.
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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