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Tomorrow Youth Repertory

EIN 45-5544176 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To offer youth theater & art opportunities through classes shows and other educational social and creative means.

Income
$591,073
Spending
$572,362
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
19
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$100,964, treasurer secretary executive director instructor

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    6 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 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 (6)
  1. $237,794 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES AND PRODUCTIONS: Offered weekly after-school play productions. Students met weekly with instructors and rehearsed a play. At end of the semester TYR set up a theater space and all students performed two shows for friends and families. Also offered a variety of non-production no included performance classes on the same format focusing on theater dance and related activities. This program was done in both the Fall and the Spring with two different shows offered in both semesters and an additional 4 classes including costume making dance vocals improvisation and monologue work. Program served 332 students in the Fall and 350 in the Spring
  2. $54,811 spent. ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL SUMMER CAMPS TYR offered a variety of week-long summer camps as well as one 3.5 week production for elementary and middle school students. Similar in mission to our after-school activities but offered all-day and half-day instruction so a more long-form setup with more game activities. Worked to foster community and mentorship between younger and older students. Served 93 students throughout the various camps
  3. $44,086 spent. SUMMER MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION We offered a more advanced production in the form of a 3 week summer camp. This program was by-audition and was meant to foster a more professional environment and standard. Material was also meant to be challenging both muiscally and emotionally and was intended to foster conversation and contemplation from the student body. The program served 40 students. plus provided opportunities for more students in related tech camps serving another 30 students in various bunches
  4. $42,141 spent. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GROUP SESSIONS We offered weekly Dungeons and Dragons campaigns virtually for groups of students about 4-6 students per grouping. The goal was the keep students creatively and socially engaged and to foster teamwork and comradery. The program served an average of 45 students through Fall Spring and Summer seasons.
  5. $25,440 spent. WINTER MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION: : TYR offered a Winter Production for more advanced students by audition. SImilar to our Summer Mainstage program in intent this was structured differently as it was a school-year offering stretching over 8 weeks with multiple rehearsals in evenings and weekends. Served 31 students as well as another 12 in affiliated tech classes. [Expenses: 25,439.86 Revenue 33,182.62]
  6. $76,417 spent. SHARED EXPENSES EXPLANATION. Space storage rehearsal space costume rentals printing and material expences and many officer duties are considered program service expenses beacuse they have very direct involvement but the costs are shared by multiple programs. These costs are reflected in 4d. Part IX gives a more thorough accounting. Total Program service expenses of this shared type are 76,417.61 and were distributed evenly amongst the various program services for the purpose of Part III although this is not a terribly accurate reflection of how they worked functionally.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 March 2013.

    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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