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The Lafayette Society Forperforming Arts Inc

EIN 58-1415019 · Lagrange, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE, CULTIVATE, NURTURE AND ENHANCE THE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL TROUP COUNTY RESIDENTS. LAFAYETTE SOCIETY FOR PERFORMING ARTS, INC (LSPA) ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH MANAGERIAL, PROMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NUMEROUS LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANIES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC TRAINING AND PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA TALENT. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH ITS ARTISTIC COMPANIES, LSPA DELIVERS A WIDE VARIETY OF HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE BASED PRESENTATIONS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AS WELL AS PROMOTING AND FOSTERING A HIGHER APPRECIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
43
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$89,768, executive di

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $320,415 spent. LAFAYETTE CENTER FOR DANCE (LCD) AND LAFAYETTE BALLET COMPANY (LBC) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE DANCE INSTRUCTION IN A VARIETY OF DANCE FORMS, CREATE A BALLET COMPANY, AND PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY BALLET PRODUCTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE ACADEMY UTILIZES LOCAL AND REGIONAL DANCERS AND INSTRUCTORS AS WELL AS LOCALLY TRAINED DANCERS. THE ACADEMY USES LOCAL DESIGNERS, SET BUILDERS, DIRECTORS, WARDROBE, AND PUBLICITY. THE AUDIENCES RANGE FROM 1,400 - 2,000 FOR ALL SHOWINGS.
  2. $136,116 spent. YOUNG SINGERS OF WEST GEORGIA WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE VOCAL INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH AND TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CHORAL PERFORMANCES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
  3. $72,823 spent. THE GOAL OF THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE ACADEMY (LTA) IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS, OF ALL AGES, TO EXPRESS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY AND CREATIVITY, WHILE GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN ALL AREAS OF THE THEATRICAL ARTS. THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE ACADEMY WILL CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOP WAYS FOR ITS STUDENTS TO USE THEIR TRAINING, THROUGH ACADEMY PRODUCTIONS AND COORDINATION WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF LSPA. THE EDUCATION RECEIVED THROUGH THE LAFAYETTE THEATRE ACADEMY WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE STAGE, BENEFITTING STUDENTS SOCIALLY, ACADEMICALLY, AND PROFESSIONALLY.
  4. $132,533 spent. AZALEA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: 68,112 LAFAYETTE THEATER COMPANY: 64,421
  5. AZALEA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: 68,112 LAFAYETTE THEATER COMPANY: 64,421

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 January 1981.

    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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