Charlotte Lyric Theatre
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended Code or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws.To provide the highest quality of professional training mentorship career advancement and performances consistent with available cultural financial and artistic resources; ii encourage and develop a knowledge and love of classical music and opera and to promote accessibility of the art form; and iii develop educational programs that enlighten future generations of performers audiences and donors.
- Income
- $8,100
- Spending
- $3,245
- Reserves
- 18 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 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 (2)
- $2,650 spent. The program of American Music provided to the Womens Executives fundraiser in December 2025 provided a fee for services to each of the five 5 company artists who performed for the event.
- Organized and designated as 501c3 in October 2025 the. company began to meet its primary purpose by accepting five 5 emerging artists as its first cohort. Each artist was provided weekly mentorship advancement sessions with the President in order to enhance their preparation for a professional career. The company provided one performance opportunity in the first three months of its existence -- a 50 minute program of American Music for the Womens Executives organization fundraiser in December 2025.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in October 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
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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