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Ritz Community Theater Project Inc

EIN 59-3274090 · Sanford, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PRESENT LIVE THEATER IN SANFORD, FLORIDA (AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES), FEATURING AMATEUR STATUS TALENT TO AFFORD THE CENTRAL FLORIDA POPULATION AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE FIRST CLASS SHOWS AT REASONABLE COST AND ALSO GIVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOCAL TALENT TO PERFORM IN A THEATER ENVIRONMENT TO PERFORM FREE OF CHARGE.

Income
$896,759
Spending
$844,469
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $347,787 spent. NATIONAL SHOWS:THE NATIONAL SHOW PROGRAMS FEATURE MANY "TRIBUTE" MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. EACH YEAR, THE PRODUCTION COMMITTEE OF THE WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (WDPAC) SELECTS BETWEEN SIX AND EIGHT NATIONAL SHOWS AND THESE SHOWS HAVE SHOWN A POSITIVE CASH FLOW, WHICH CAN BE DIRECTED TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OUR MANY YOUTH AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
  2. $270,501 spent. JUNIOR REPERTORY SHOWS:THE WDPAC JUNIOR REPERTORY COMPANY WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF SEMINOLE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO ENGAGE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE. THE WDPAC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT A STRONG YOUTH PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES, PROMOTES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PROVIDES A POSITIVE SET OF ROLE MODELS FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $154,572 spent. REPERTORY SHOWS:THE WDPAC REPERTORY COMPANY PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL LOCAL COMMUNITY CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ENGAGE IN EVERY ASPECT OF STAGE PERFORMANCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPERTORY PERFORMANCES GENERATE A POSITIVE CASH FLOW THAT SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE WDPAC.

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 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 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 December 1995.

    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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