Christian Fellowship Theater Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Theater arts in the Christian community
- Income
- $121,466
- Spending
- $107,436
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 July 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 (4)
- $52,740 spent. There are four classes (ages 8-18) that each have full stage performances. Also, the two older groups have a second 1 act performance. All performances include costumes, sets, music, makeup, hair, and choreography in a rented venue. A total of approximately 75 childrend participate in the performances.
- $44,152 spent. A missions trip of 25 students and parents to Guatemala working with the 501c3 organization, STC Guatemala. The group participated in a Vacation Bible School/Performing Arts Camp. At the end of camp, there was a performance with the Guatemala VBS students. Additionally, the group worked with STC Guatemala doing home visits and working in a "Moms" ministry giving each mom a care package. Approximately 400 adults and 600 children were minister to during this missions trip.
- $3,726 spent. Weekly classes are held on Tuesday nights for four groups separated by ages (Apprentice 8-9, Troubadour 13-14, Artisan 15-18) Approxiately 75 students attend each week. The classes focus on preparation for the performances and fellowship with other students in a safe environment.
- A scholarship fund was started after the sudden death of a former student by her parents. Many individuals have donated to this fund. A portion of the fund was distributed to students for the 2025-2026 season in August 2025 and will be reported as part of next years taxes. This is also reported in Schedule O.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on December 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 July 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 June 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
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