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Orlando Family Stage Inc

EIN 59-1056385 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BRAVE AND EMPATHETIC BY CREATING QUALITY THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
344
Volunteers
107
Highest pay
$98,277, executive director

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS:ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE IS FLORIDA'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO YOUNG AUDIENCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH SEASON, WE PRESENT WORLD-CLASS THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PRODUCTIONS ALONGSIDE YOUTH-PERFORMED SHOWS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY, EMPATHY, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF STORYTELLING. ROOTED IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND DIVERSE CULTURAL NARRATIVES, OUR PRODUCTIONS REACH MORE THAN 55,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; OVER 30,000 STUDENTS ON FIELD TRIPS AND 25,000 FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDING WEEKEND PERFORMANCES AT OUR THREE-THEATRE COMPLEX. EVERY PERFORMANCE IS DESIGNED AS BOTH AN ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, SUPPORTED BY INTERACTIVE LOBBY ACTIVITIES, DISCUSSION PROMPTS, (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)AND EXTENSIVE TEACHER AND PARENT RESOURCE GUIDES THAT MEET STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS. THESE EFFORTS REMOVE BARRIERS TO THE ARTS, FOSTER LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND ENSURE THAT THEATRE IS A JOYFUL, ACCESSIBLE, AND TRANSFORMATIVE PART OF CHILDHOOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
  2. $683,931 spent. THEATRE EDUCATION & OUTREACH:ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE USES THEATRE AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR LEARNING, HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND COLLABORATION. MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR (FROM INFANCY THROUGH 12TH GRADE) PARTICIPATE IN OUR CAMPS AND CLASSES, AND OTHER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS BRING ARTS-INTEGRATED LESSONS INTO CLASSROOMS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. TO EXPAND ACCESS, OUR NO EMPTY SEAT INITIATIVE PROVIDES FREE OR REDUCED-COST FIELD TRIPS FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED MORE THAN $25,000 IN FY25 TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE. WE ALSO EQUIP EDUCATORS THROUGH ENGAGED LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT INTEGRATES THEATRE INTO ALL SUBJECT AREAS, (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)AND PARTNER WITH NONPROFITS THROUGH ARTS AND CHARACTER TRAINING (ACT) TO USE THEATRE FOR LITERACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND CHARACTER BUILDING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, WE HOST ONE OF THE NATION'S PREMIERE MFA PROGRAMS IN THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, OFFERING HANDS-ON TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING AND PREPARING GRADUATES FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES AT MAJOR INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING THE KENNEDY CENTER AND FIRST STAGE.
  3. $721,835 spent. THEATRE SPACES & RENTALS:ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE'S THREE-THEATRE COMPLEX IS BOTH OUR ARTISTIC HOME AND A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE. IN ADDITION TO HOSTING OUR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING, THE COMPLEX SERVES AS A LABORATORY FOR UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS IN THE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES MFA PROGRAM AND PROVIDES PERFORMANCE AND REHEARSAL SPACE FOR A RANGE OF PARTNERS. EACH YEAR, LOCAL SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL, UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, AND BOYS TO MEN MENTORING, UTILIZE OUR STAGES FOR PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. BY OFFERING SPACE AND PRODUCTION RESOURCES AT REDUCED OR AT-COST RATES, ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE STRENGTHENS (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)THE CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ENSURING THAT ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS HAVE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR WORK.

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 April 1957.

    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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