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A Childrens Theatre of the Mesilla Valley Inc

EIN 85-0475459 · Las Cruces, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT A CHILDREN'S THEATER OF THE MESILLA VALLEY (ACT), WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, BUILD LIFELONG SKILLS LIKE COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND STAGE PRESENCE, AND ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS. AS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT, WE MAKE THEATER AND FILM ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, WELCOMING THOSE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING THOSE FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS OR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DIFFERENCES. THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WE ENSURE COST IS NEVER A BARRIER AND CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE ALL CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE, GROW, AND SHINE.

Income
$54,455
Spending
$46,898
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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)
  1. $44,104 spent. AT A CHILDREN'S THEATER OF THE MESILLA VALLEY (ACT), WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, BUILD LIFELONG SKILLS LIKE COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND STAGE PRESENCE, AND ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS. AS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT, WE MAKE THEATER AND FILM ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, WELCOMING THOSE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING THOSE FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS OR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DIFFERENCES. THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WE ENSURE COST IS NEVER A BARRIER AND CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE ALL CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE, GROW, AND SHINE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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