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Artsinplay Inc

EIN 93-1802099 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARTS IN PLAY IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF SENIORS THROUGH THEPERFORMING ARTS. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT, FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND ENHANCE EMOTIONALWELL-BEING BY OFFERING THEATRICAL WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES TAILORED TO OLDER ADULTS.BY USING THE ARTS AS A TOOL FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND PERSONAL GROWTH, SENIORS IN PLAY COMBATS ISOLATION,PROMOTES COGNITIVE HEALTH, AND EMPOWERS SENIORS TO SHARE THEIR VOICES AND STORIES. CURRENTLY SERVING 13 SENIORCENTERS AND EXPANDING, OUR ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT AGING ADULTS IN SAN ANTONIO HAVE ACCESS TO MEANINGFULCULTURAL AND ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING AND CREATIVE FULFILLMENT.

Income
$274,628
Spending
$86,142
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
30.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
5

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 159% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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

    5 of 6 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.

  • 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, 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. $81,183 spent. SENIORS IN PLAY FOCUSES ON ENHANCING THE LIVES OF SAN ANTONIO SENIORS THROUGH THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 October 2023.

    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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