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Cyt Dallas-Fort Worth Inc

EIN 47-5433430 · Lewisville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Christian Youth Theater develops character and creativity in kids of all ages through quality theater arts training that brings families and communities together. Cyt is an after school theater arts program for students ages 4-8. Each yearly calendar is made up of 4 ten week sessions that involve classes in theater arts and the opportunity to participate in Broadway style musicals.

Income
$924,133
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
13
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$75,635, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 155% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $628,707 spent. CYT shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts. Depending on age and ability, students and siblings can participate on the backstage crew, technical team or the costume and make-up team, if they are not a member of the cast. We were able to see an increase in programming this year with the reduction in covid restrictions. We were able to increase the number of performances and shows and serve our population. During 4 shows we had total cast members of 233 and in-person audiences of 7,900. Due to increase in in-person audience streaming rights were eliminated.
  2. $49,232 spent. CYT has summer offerings for students ages 5-18. Camps are designed to be fun and energetic immersion into the world of musical theater. Camps are jam-packed with games, activities and interactive workshops that build performance skills, self-confidence and teamwork. We were able to serve 177 campers. We received many anecdotal reports that this was the best part of the summer and their children grew in skill and confidence.
  3. $37,705 spent. Classes are offered over the course of three sessions Fall, Winter ,Spring. Weekly classes last for two hours and run for ten consecutive weeks. A variety of classes are offered in drama, voice, dance and specialty classes. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. At the end of a CYT session, students come away with improved skills in the area of emphasis. During the fiscal year we served over 426 students and were able to grant 30 scholarships.
  4. $241 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TEEN LEADERSHIP CLUB, GENERAL PROGRAMMING, AND RENTALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 September 2016.

    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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