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Backlot Players

EIN 58-2208390 · Forsyth, GA

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

What it says it does

COMMUNITY THEATER

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
24 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$24,250 spent. PRODUCE 5 PRIMARY PLAYS CASTING LOCAL ACTORS, UTILIZING 50 CREW AND SUPPORT WORKERS - ALL VOLUNTEERS. AUDIENCES ESTIMATED AT 3400-4000 PER YEAR. CAST AND CREW INCLUDE ADULTS AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING ONE YOUTH PRODUCTION.
$1,035 spent. PUBLISH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS TO APPROXIMATELY 300 INTERESTED PARTIES, CONTAINING INFORMATION CONCERNING UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS, AUDITIONS, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, ETC. ADVERTISE IN LOCAL SURROUNDING COUNTY PUBLICATIONS. PLACE FLYERS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
PROVIDE TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT THE THEATER AND ENHANCE ABILITIES AS BOTH CAST, CREW, DIRECTORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS.

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

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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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