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Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Inc

EIN 47-5139609 · Schenectady, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UPSTATE THEATER COALITION FOR A FAIRGAME INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO RECEIVE LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED CASINO GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAY NET PROCEEDS OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS OVER TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.2 million spent. UPSTATE THEATER COALITION FOR A FAIRGAME INC. ("FAIRGAME") IS A CONSORTIUM OF 12 VENUES WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT UPSTATE NEW YORK CASINOS DO NOT HAVE AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE WITH BOOKING ENTERTAINMENT. FAIRGAME WORKED WITH THE NEW YORK GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND THE NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSION TO URGE THE REQUIREMENT OF SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS FOR CASINOS IN THREE UPSTATE NEW YORK REGIONS: THE SOUTHERN TIER, THE CATSKILLS, AND THE CAPITAL REGION. FAIRGAME HAS AGREEMENTS IN PLACE WITH THE FOUR CASINOS IN THESE UPSTATE NEW YORK REGIONS THAT INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF EXISTING VENUES, CAPACITY LIMITS ON VENUE SEATING, AND TALENT-BOOKING EXCLUSIVITY. FAIRGAME RECEIVES LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED CASINO GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THESE FOUR CASINOS AND PAYS NET PROCEEDS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OVER TO THE 12 VENUES MAKING UP THE FAIRGAME CONSORTIUM. THESE 12 VENUES ARE: PROCTORS, SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER, PALACE THEATRE, TIMES UNION CENTER, BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL, BARDAVON1869 OPERA HOUSE, ROCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE, STATE THEATRE OF ITHACA, CLEMENS CENTER, AND THE FORUM THEATRE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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