Upstart Crows of Sante Fe
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe has been organized as an educational theatre group for young people age 11-18 with a focus on understanding and performing the works of William Shakespeare. Our mission is to help Santa Fe youth experience the plays first-hand exploring Shakespeares language and meaning with the help of experienced directors. Studies have shown that engaging with these plays boosts self-reflection and creative thinking. During this last year we have performed over 10 performances of Shakespeares plays including Hamlet Midsummer Nights Dream King Henry IV part 1 as well as 4 workshops. We have reached out to the public school system and have worked with 10 school programs here in Santa Fe and Bernalilo counties. All youth enrolling do not need to audition to be in the program. Approximately 50 different youths were involved during the year.
- Income
- $57,945
- Spending
- $57,497
- Reserves
- 10.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 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)
- Introduced the Native American community to Shakespeare by having classes at The Santa Fe Indian School. Expanded the interaction between this community and the Anglo and Spanish communities.
- Our program runs the Youth Shakespeare Festival.Students from 10 Santa Fe Schools participate in two nights of performances at the Scottish Rite Temple. This has had an effect of bringing diverse communities into a common experience.
- Our base program allows for youth 10-19 to learn valuable life skills through performance. Many lives have been changed through the confidence gained in performing the appreciation of acquiring language skills and having a safe space in the community to share with other youth.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 January 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 November 4, 2026.
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