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Springfield Little Theatre Inc

EIN 43-0893064 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION ENERGIZED BY THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC IDEALS THAT STRIVE TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY IN LIVE PRODUCTIONS AND IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC LANDRES THEATRE.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
113
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$75,821, executive di

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE (SLT) PRESENTS NINE LIVE PRODUCTIONS EACH SEASON OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT AS WELL AS A RANGE OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO REGIONAL RESIDENTS. EACH SEASON INCLUDES THREE FAMILY SERIES SHOWS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO WELCOME YOUNG PERFORMERS AND THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES TO THE THEATRE. EXPENSES INCLUDE ROYALTIES, BUILDING EXPENSES, SET CONSTRUCTION, AND VARIOUS OTHER PRODUCTION EXPENSES. SLT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING ACTING, DANCING, SINGING, COSTUMING, STORYTELLING, ETC. CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 4 AND OLDER. SLT SPONSORS 7 PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUTH GROUPS. THESE TROUPES ARE GIVEN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE ARTS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY AT SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. SLT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES OR TROUPES. SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE (SLT) PRESENTS NINE LIVE PRODUCTIONS EACH SEASON OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT AS WELL AS A RANGE OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO REGIONAL RESIDENTS. EACH SEASON INCLUDES THREE FAMILY SERIES SHOWS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO WELCOME YOUNG PERFORMERS AND THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES TO THE THEATRE. EXPENSES INCLUDE ROYALTIES, BUILDING EXPENSES, SET CONSTRUCTION, AND VARIOUS OTHER PRODUCTION EXPENSES. SLT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDING ACTING, DANCING, SINGING, COSTUMING, STORYTELLING, ETC. CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 4 AND OLDER. SLT SPONSORS 7 PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUTH GROUPS. THESE TROUPES ARE GIVEN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE ARTS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY AT SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. SLT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES OR TROUPES.

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 October 13, 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 2026.

    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 December 1970.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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