Lanai Academy of Performing Arts Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND FEEL A SENSE OF ACCEPTANCE AND BELONGING WHILE LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE-SKILLS. WE STRIVE TO UTILIZE INNOVATIVE METHODS TO TEACH PRESENTATIONAL SKILLS WHILE ENRICHING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $199,621
- Spending
- $195,687
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Highest pay
- $74,875, exec & music
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 (1)
- $195,687 spent. THE LANAI ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IS A YEAR-ROUND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT TEACHES KIDS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCING, SINGING, AND ACTING, WHILE LEARNING TEAM BUILDING AND LIFE SKILLS. AS THE ONLY AFTER SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM ON LANAI, LAPAS PRIMARY FOCUS AND LONG TERM GOAL IS TO CREATE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THAT HAVE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND KNOW HOW TO WORK TOGETHER. THE BROADWAY JUNIOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, THEATRE AND DRAMA GAMES, AND SEVERAL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES. THE PROGRAM HAS A KIDS DIVISION (GRADES K-5) AND A JUNIOR DIVISION (GRADES 5 & HIGHER, ALSO OPEN TO YOUNGER STUDENTS BY INVITATION). BROADWAY JUNIOR RUNS YEAR-ROUND, WITH A SIX WEEK BREAK DURING THE SUMMER, AS WELL AS A TWO WEEK WINTER VACATION. THERE ARE TYPICALLY TWO LARGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR: ONE IN JUNE AND ONE IN DECEMBER. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF WANTING TO GIVE MORE TIME TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ORIGINAL PRODUCTION OF KAULULAAU: DAY OF CONQUEST, THIS YEAR WELL BE DOING OUR PERFORMANCES IN OCTOBER (INSTEAD OF THE SUMMER). THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED THREE TIMES PER WEEK, ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS FROM 2:00-5:00 PM. THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE A PERFORMANCE, THERE ARE EXTRA REHEARSALS ADDED IN ORDER TO BEST PREPARE FOR THE SHOWS. LET OUR STORY ECHO ON IS A CULTURAL, PLACE-BASED PERFORMING ARTS PROJECT WHICH HELPS LANAI YOUTH SHOULDER THEIR KULEANA (PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY) TO CARE FOR THE MOOLELO (STORIED TRADITIONS) OF THEIR ISLAND HOME. OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, STUDENTS LEARN A LANAI STORY, VISIT THE LOCATIONS OF THE STORYS EVENTS, AND INTEGRATE THEIR EXPERIENCES INTO A PERFORMANCE IN WHICH THEY SHARE THEIR NEW UNDERSTANDING TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT STRENGTHENS OUR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITYS RELATIONSHIP TO PLACE, UNIFIES OUR IDENTITY AS LANAI PEOPLE, AND HELPS KEEP OUR STORIES ALIVE.
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? 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 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 February 2017.
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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