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Phoenix Performing Arts Center Inc

EIN 86-0477969 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE ARE ARIZONA'S CENTER STAGE, ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE EMOTION, STIMULATE CONVERSATION, AND INSPIRE CONNECTIONS WITH THE ARTS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
26.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
224
Volunteers
114
Highest pay
$180,801, ceo, preside

Source: Form 990 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 36% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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. $2.3 million spent. THE HERBERGER THEATER IS A 501(C)(3) ARIZONA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE EMOTION, STIMULATES CONVERSATION AND INSPIRES CONNECTIONS WITH THE ARTS. OPENED IN 1989 AND FULLY RENOVATED IN 2010, THE HERBERGER THEATER OFFERS THREE THEATER VENUES, ART GALLERY, PLAZA, OUTDOOR PAVILION WITH STAGE, AND RENTABLE EVENT SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY USES. THE HERBERGER THEATER HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF DRAMATIC, DANCE AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES; IS HOME TO LOCAL THEATER AND DANCE COMPANIES; ITS GALLERY PROVIDES A VENUE FOR ARIZONA ARTISTS TO PRESENT THEIR WORKS; AND A PLAZA THAT HOSTS CIVIC AND ARTS EVENTS. PROCEEDS FROM ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BENEFITS ITS YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO GIVE ARIZONA CHILDREN (AGES 3-19) OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL, LEARN AND HEAL THROUGH EXPERIENCE WITH THE ARTS. OVER THE LAST 36 YEARS, 4.7 MILLION PATRONS HAVE ENJOYED MORE THAN 18,000 PERFORMANCES AT THE HERBERGER THEATER. THE HERBERGER THEATER IS A 501(C)(3) ARIZONA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE EMOTION, STIMULATES CONVERSATION AND INSPIRES CONNECTIONS WITH THE ARTS. OPENED IN 1989 AND FULLY RENOVATED IN 2010, THE HERBERGER THEATER OFFERS THREE THEATER VENUES, ART GALLERY, PLAZA, OUTDOOR PAVILION WITH STAGE, AND RENTABLE EVENT SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY USES. THE HERBERGER THEATER HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF DRAMATIC, DANCE AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES; IS HOME TO LOCAL THEATER AND DANCE COMPANIES; ITS GALLERY PROVIDES A VENUE FOR ARIZONA ARTISTS TO PRESENT THEIR WORKS; AND A PLAZA THAT HOSTS CIVIC AND ARTS EVENTS. PROCEEDS FROM ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BENEFITS ITS YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO GIVE ARIZONA CHILDREN (AGES 3-19) OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL, LEARN AND HEAL THROUGH EXPERIENCE WITH THE ARTS. OVER THE LAST 36 YEARS, 4.7 MILLION PATRONS HAVE ENJOYED MORE THAN 18,000 PERFORMANCES AT THE HERBERGER THEATER.

Source: Form 990 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 1984.

    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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