Performances to Grow on
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Since 1995 Performances to Grow On has presented audiences of all ages with educational imaginative and engaging performances that encompass a variety of artistic and cultural traditions through renowned national and international artists and touring companies. PTGO has a strong commitment to arts education as evidenced by its programs assemblies workshops and field trips in Ventura County and beyond. PTGOs eclectic programming provides enrichment to a very diverse audience from a variety of incomes and cultural backgrounds by offering multi-cultural events that celebrate the history and diversity of the community. We believe in the power of live performance to expand our boundaries to connect with others and to foster self-discovery.
- Income
- $88,472
- Spending
- $103,469
- Reserves
- -2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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 (1)
- $72,000 spent. Performances to Grow On presents world-class touring performances from the disciplines of theater dance music storytelling puppetry and more.Some of our productions are geared for adults some for families and some specifically for children and students. In our 2022-23 fiscal year Performances to Grow On successfully produced The Ojai Storytelling Festival. In addition we produced a variety of school outreach performances at theaters and schools and presented a variety of public performances.All the events we present relate directly to our tax exempt status in that each activity is designed to further our mission of presenting quality performances from a variety of artistic disciplines that educate as well as entertain a diverse audience. We have started a community event called Second Sunday Story Swap which takes place once per month and has a different theme each time. The event is free to the community and people can either come to tell or just listen.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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