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Six Points Theater

EIN 41-1789509 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Six Points Theater ignites the hearts & minds of people of all cultural backgrounds by producing theater of the highest artistic standards. Rooted in Jewish content, our work explores differences, illuminates commonalities & fosters greater understanding.

Income
$549,725
Spending
$494,376
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
30
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$86,972, producing artistic dir

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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $399,312 spent. Six Points Theater produced the following shows in the theater: JUST FOR US which had 14 performances October 26 through November 10, 2024: THE MESSENGER which had 13 performances March 8 - March 23, 2025; AN ACT OF GOD which had 18 performances in the theater May 8 - May 25, 2025; & SURVIVORS which had 3 performances January 23 -26, 2025 & had 7 performances at churches, a school & senior residences. There were a total of 5,822 paid admissions & over 250 free admissions to our shows
  2. $5,238 spent. Wellsprings is an initiative to find & develop new plays rooted in Jewish content with themes universal to people of all backgrounds. THE MESSENGER was part of the National New Play Networks Rolling World Premiere program, a national program to encourage three theaters to agree to produce a new play sequentially to give a strong voice to the playwright so that the work becomes familiar around the United States & increase the likelihood that it will become a part of theater genre. Six Points Theater also commissioned a new play in a co-commission with Theater J (in Washington D.C.) to be written by the playwright/actress Sun Mee Chomet.
  3. $120 spent. Doorways are free events & activities that artistically & intellec- tually complement the theaters stage productions.In conjunction with JUST FOR US, a solo performance, the following programs took place: A Conversation with the Actor a post-show with 15 attendees; Meet the Director, a pre-show coffee & cookies with 22 attendees, & a post- show panel discussion entitled Whats it Like to be a Young Jew Today? with a panel of 20 - 30 year-olds including a rabbi, a young adult group leader & a writer with 38 attendees. In conjunction with SURVIVORS, there were 3 post-show panel programs including The Rise of Racism with 2 college professors & an attorney with 62 attendees. Several other programs were presented with a total of 126 attendees.

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 October 1994.

    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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