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Olympic Theatre Arts

EIN 91-1191224 · Sequim, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OTA'S MISSION IS "ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING, AND INSPIRING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS." WE ENVISION OURSELVES AS THE HEART AND SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITY, ENRICHING LIVES AND FOSTERING COLLABORATION. WE VALUE OUR COMMUNITY ABOVE PROFIT; ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE; AN EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH; A COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTEERS; AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Income
$548,501
Spending
$366,841
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$53,835, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $250,173 spent. LIVE THEATRE: OTA'S PRIMARY SERVICE IS TO ENGAGE ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS, WHICH ARE MOUNTED YEAR-ROUND, BRING IN HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER ACTORS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCTION AND STAGE MANAGERS, SET AND COSTUME DESIGNERS, PROPERTY MASTERS AND TECHNICIANS FOR LIGHTS, SOUND, AND PROJECTIONS AS WELL AS 'FRONT OF HOUSE' HOSPITALITY PERSONNEL. THESE COLLABORATIVE, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF PATRONS, PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE IN OUR CITY WHILE OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN THE ARTS. ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, PERSPECTIVES ARE PRESENTED TO ENHANCE STORIES. ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO FILL. OTA'S ON THE JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION DEVELOPS PRACTICAL SKILLS AND DEEPENS OUR POOL OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN THE ARTS.
  2. $7,762 spent. SPECIAL EVENTS: ORIGINAL WORKS DEVELOPED BY LOCAL ARTISTS GROUPS ARE PRODUCED IN COOPERATION WITH OTA TO PROVIDE A VENUE AND A VOICE FOR OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY. OTA PRESENTS A UNIQUE VENUE IN THIS RURAL COMMUNITY, COMBINING ITS 160+ SEAT MAIN STAGE THEATRE WITH A GATHERING HALL RECEPTION AREA THAT CAN PROVIDE VERSATILE SPACE FOR LARGE MEETINGS, RECEPTIONS, OR CAFE-STYLE ENTERTAINMENT. OUR VERSATILE PERFORMANCE SPACES ARE USED FOR MUSIC CONCERTS, COMEDY AND IMPROV SHOWS, DANCE PRODUCTIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS AND SEMINARS FOR OTHER NONPROFIT GROUPS. CENTRALLY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SEQUIM, OUR BUILDING IS A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH AMPLE ON-SITE PARKING THAT SERVES AS A "HUB" FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
  3. $1,374 spent. EDUCATION: OTA CREATES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH BY MAKING CHILDREN THE PRIMARY EMPHASIS FOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, CAMPS, AND CLASSES. PUBLIC FUNDING FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT IS PRACTICALLY NON-EXISTENT IN OUR COMMUNITY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OTA EMBRACES THE CHALLENGE TO FILL THAT GAP IN PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION. WE PRESENT INTENSIVE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS MADE TO INVOLVE CHILDREN OF ALL SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE LIVE PERFORMANCES THAT ARE THE CULMINATION OF EACH WORKSHOP, OFTEN INVOLVING 30-60 CHILDREN PER PRODUCTION AGED 5 TO 18. OTA CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO FIND SPONSORS AND PARTNERS TO KEEP COSTS LOW AND OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS SO ANY CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT OTA, WHICH ARE OPEN TO ANY AGE RANGE, HAVE EXPANSIVE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS. WE ALSO SPONSOR OR HOST CLASSES IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THEATRE ARTS AND OTHER FINE ARTS DISCIPLINES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1990.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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