Benicia Ballet Theatre Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Benicia Ballet Theater supports and encourages local artists to develop theirtalents by providing non-discriminatory performance opportunities within theBenicia, Vallejo, North and East Bay Communities. Inspiring dance productions willserve the local communities by making quality cultural activities open, affordable,and accessible to all residents. The purpose of the organization is to providecharitable and educational programs with no political affiliations to local residents.
- Income
- $140,131
- Spending
- $108,793
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $30,525 spent. Spring Show: Swan Lake5/10/2025 @ Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
- $14,414 spent. Summer Dance Workshop (Ages 8+) / Summer Twilight Camp (Ages 4-7) andFree Community Performance Sponsored in part by Benicia Arts and Culture CommissionLocation; Northgate ChurchDate: Camp - 7/14/25-8/2/24. Show on 8/2/2025.
- $45,577 spent. NutcrackerLocation: Solano Community College TheatreDate and Time: 12/13/25, 1pm and 5 pm. 12/14/25, 11am and 3pm.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 April 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 December 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 2013.
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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