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Fair Lady Productions Inc

EIN 56-2496319 · Naperville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN ARTISTIC HOME AND PERFORMANCE VENUE WHERE COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS MAY BENEFIT FROM EXPOSURE TO QUALITY THEATER AND ARTS EXPERIENCES IN AN ENRICHING, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$827,472
Spending
$750,621
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
21.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
41
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$127,800, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% 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 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 2026, 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 (2)
  1. $493,305 spent. KIDZ KABARET EDUCATES CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN A NO AUDITION AND NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT, TEACHING THEM TO EXPLORE AND EXPAND THEIR CREATIVE TALENTS. OUR CLASSES AND PROGRAMS NURTURE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH LIFELONG SKILLS IN PERSONAL GROWTH AND PRESENTATION. UNLIKE OTHER THEATER ORGANIZATIONS, EVERY STUDENT IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF EXPERTISE, ABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND GUARANTEED A PRINCIPAL PART. THE PROGRAM HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A VIBRANT, COMPREHENSIVE THEATER PROGRAM THAT HELD OVER 150 PERFORMANCES DURING THE YEAR, WITH MORE THAN 1,500 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING AND OVER 14,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDING OUR SHOWS.
  2. $126,085 spent. CENTER STAGE THEATER IS A PERFORMING ARTS AND MEETING VENUE WHICH PROVIDES A HOME TO KIDZ KABARET, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE RENTAL SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2026.

    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 May 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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