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Spotlight Repertory Nw

EIN 82-1308484 · Sammamish, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Spotlight Repertory NW is a performing arts nonprofit dedicated to cultivating creativity, confidence, and community through accessible, high-quality arts programming. From youth theater classes to full-scale musical productions, we believe the stage is for everyone.

Income
$69,563
Spending
$77,728
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

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)
  1. $59,502 spent. Summer Camp Programs-Starting the week after July 4th. Monday thru Friday. Half day camp programs for Elementary and Middle School ages. One Week of Acting Camp and One Week of Musical Theater Camp with a "performance showcase" for parents and friends at the end of camp. Spotlight Summer Stock - One full Musical with community performers. Auditions in June and Show run in July and Early August. 9-20 performers with costumes and orchestra. Double Cast for more opportunities. We hire director/Music Director/producer/stage manager/ and costumer. Rising and Shining Star Program Elementary and Junior High School ages: 2-5th grades and 6-9th grades. Learn Music and Choreo of four songs and perform in Holiday Review Show with our Spotlight Concert Choir. Fall and Winter Improv Classes Fall and Winter improv classes for middle school aged students. Lead by seasoned improv performer. Fall and Spring Classes. Spotlight Jazz Ensembles Combo Band Ensemble & separate Vocal Jazz Ensemble classes that run from February to May. Ages 16 and up. Students perform several Jazz Standards at several venues for Retirement communities as well as local winery's and the Sammamish Farmer Market. Spotlight Dickens Caroling Group All Volunteer Caroling group that sings/performs for community events. Dressed in Charles Dickens attire they have performed Carols for several local events. Spotlight Dance Classes _ Spring only. Musical Theater based dance classes. This class is offered in the spring for students from 2nd- 10th graders. Separated by age groups this class is focused on the several different types of musical theater styles of dance for the beginner as well as for intermediate levels. This program is offered in the spring.

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

  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 October 13, 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 July 2017.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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