Final Bow Center for Childrens Performing Arts
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide high-quality, accessible dance and theater education to students of all ages, fostering creativity, discipline, and community through performance-based arts programming.
- Income
- $216,940
- Spending
- $182,439
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 71%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $20,744, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- $112,496 spent. The organization offered weekly dance instruction in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, irish, tap, contemporary, and beginner dance to almost 250 students ranging from beginner to advanced levels. In addition, the theatre program offered theatre education to 90 students. Programming included weekly dance and theatre education. Students participated in local and regional dance and theatre conventions as part of student arts education.
- $15,863 spent. The organization produced two full-length theatrical performances -one in the fall and one in the spring-to provide students with opportunities to engage in live theatre. These productions offer students hands-on experience in acting, stagecraft, and production design while fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration. The performances are open to the public and support the organization's mission to promote performing arts education and accessibility.
- $32,712 spent. Students participate in an annual dance recital performance, showcasing their growth and promoting public engagement in the performing arts. The program supports the organization's mission to provide accessible, high-quality dance education and performance opportunities.
Source: Form 990 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 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 December 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 October 2015.
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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