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Young Audiences of Virginia Inc

EIN 54-6063377 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ACROSS THE STATE OF VIRGINIA IN AND THROUGH THE ARTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$711,906
Spending
$689,035
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
7
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$93,274, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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. $432,932 spent. PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS: VIRGINIA STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ATTEND HIGHLY PARTICIPATORY IN- PERSON AND VIRTUAL ART PERFORMANCES AND/OR WORKSHOPS THAT TIE DIRECTLY TO CORE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND THE VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING. THE PRIORITY IS TO REACH UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WHICH WE DEFINE AS STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TITLE ONE SCHOOLS; STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES; AND MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS WHO MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE DEPLOYED OR OTHERWISE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. PERFORMANCES MAY BE HELD AT A SCHOOL, LIBRARY, CAMP OR OTHER COMMUNITY VENUE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. $91,144 spent. RESIDENCIES: A RESIDENCY IS A CUSTOMIZED ARTS IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGE LEVELS TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS THAT MAY INCLUDE BOTH PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP ELEMENTS. ARTS?INFUSED LEARNING BLENDS BOTH THE ART FORM AND CURRICULUM CONTENT, DEEPENING THE STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING THROUGH MULTIPLE SESSIONS IN THE SUBJECT AREA AS WELL AS THE ART FORM. EXAMPLES INCLUDE STRINGS IMPACT, WHERE UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS LEARN THE BASICS OF PLAYING THE VIOLIN AND ARTS ADVENTURES, A DANCE, MUSIC AND/OR VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
  3. $45,573 spent. OTHER SERVICES: 1) CONFERENCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARING WORKSHOPS: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHING ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS TO ENHANCE ARTS- IN-EDUCATION STRATEGIES ALL GRADE LEVELS, INCLUDING COASTAL VIRGINIA WOLF TRAP SESSIONS BENEFITING TEACHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS. WORKSHOPS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD THEIR TOOLBOX OF ARTS INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES AND IMPACT STRATEGIES AND 2) ARTS + LEARNING SNACKS: "LEARNING SNACKS" ARE COMPLETE BILINGUAL ART ACTIVITY KITS THAT CHILDREN CAN WORK ON INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH THEIR TEACHERS/CAREGIVERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  4. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 PART III 4A)PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS USE THEIR ART FORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MUSIC, DANCE, STORYTELLING, POETRY, AND PAINTING, TO BOTH PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCE AND TO USE THE ARTS AS A TEACHING TOOL. A FEW EXAMPLES OF OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS FOLLOW. MATH CONCEPTS ARE TAUGHT THROUGH TEMPO, RHYTHM, AND METER; STUDENTS LEARN THROUGH STORYTELLING ABOUT HISTORICAL FIGURES LIKE FREDERICK DOUGLASS AND HARRIET TUBMAN; PUPPETS DEMONSTRATE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS KINDNESS AND PERSEVERANCE. OFFERINGS ARE REVISED TO MEET THE MOST PRESSING EDUCATION GAPS. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 PART III 4C) DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC, CREATIVE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EACH KITS CONTAIN THE SUPPLIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE ART PROJECT, DESIGNED BY A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND A "FAMILY ENCOURAGEMENT CARD" TO SPARK CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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