Yellow Finch Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER SOCIAL-COMMUNICATION ISSUES THROUGH DRAMATIC ARTS. TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO USE IMAGINATION AND EXPLORE EMOTIONS WITHIN A FUN, SUPPORTIVE GROUP.
- Income
- $4,500
- Spending
- $1,316
- Reserves
- 98.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (2)
- LIVE, INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S THEATER - WHICH EXISTS EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR LIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF CHILDREN WITH SOCIALCOMMUNICATION ISSUES. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN STRUGGLE WITH FINDING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. THEY CAN BECOME OVERWHELMED WITH CROWDS, SOUNDS, OR THEIR PARENT MAY FEEL APPREHENSIVE THAT THEIR CHILD WILL MAKE LOUD SOUNDS, BECOME UPSET, OR NOT BE ABLE TO SIT STILL. THE YELLOW FINCH PROJECT UTILIZES THEATER AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO DESIGN OUR PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT.WE WILL PROVIDE A PRE-SHOW QUESTIONNAIRE TO INSURE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY CHILD. MATERIALS AND A SOCIAL STORY WILL BE PROVIDED IN ADVANCE TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE THEATRICAL ADVENTURE. THE AUDIENCE SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 12 TO ENSURE A SECURE AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN. A PARENT, CAREGIVER MUST ACCOMPANY THE CHILD TO THE PERFORMANCE, BUT WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO SIT BACK, RELAX AND ALLOW THE CHILD TO ENJOY AND BECOME PART OF THE SHOW WHILE OUR YELLOW FINCH EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS ENSURE A SAFE AND WELCOMING EXPERIENCE FOR THEM. PRE-SHOW SENSORY ACTIVITIES EASE THE TRANSITION INTO THE LIVE SHOW, AND POST-SHOW PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN WITH THE CAST.OUR PRODUCTION OF "A WISP OF AIR" OCCURRED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
- $948 spent. CLASSROOM/AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS - HAS A VARIETY OF CLASSES THAT CAN RUN IN A CLASSROOM DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, OR AS AN AFTER-SCHOOL OR WEEKEND PROGRAM, YEAR-ROUND. OUR CLASSES RUN 45-60 MINUTES AND RUN IN 8, 10 OR 12 WEEK SESSIONS.A SAMPLE OF OUR CURRENT OFFERINGS: THEATER GAMES: EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS TAKE THE CHILDREN THROUGH WARM-UP EXERCISES AND UNIQUE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE EYE CONTACT, SOCIAL SKILLS AND USING THEIR IMAGINATION!SHAKESPEARE FOR TEENS: A NEW SHAKESPEARE CLASS IS AVAILABLE FOR TEENAGED THESPIANS.WE SPEND THE FIRST FEW WEEKS PLAYING THEATER GAMES USING THEMES FROM SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS. THEN, EVERY STUDENT IS GIVEN A SHORT SHAKESPEARE LINE TO UNDERSTAND, DEVELOP AND DISCUSS AND DEVELOP EMPATHY WITH THE CHARACTER.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.
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 May 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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