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Flux Theatre

EIN 99-1097793 · Berkeley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mission Statement: Flux Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and presentation of the performing arts for the enrichment of the East Bay and Greater Bay community. We are an artist-driven organization committed to providing programming and performances, training, and education for all who enter our doors seeking the stage. Flux Theatre is also the home of Flux Vertical Theatre Pole & Dance Company, the Bay Area's ground breaking pole and dance performance company.

Income
$81,659
Spending
$117,528
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
  1. $107,352 spent. FULL LENGTH PRODUCTIONS AND ARTIST SUPPORT: In 2025, Flux Theatre produced four major theatrical programs: the Annual Black Tie Gala fundraiser, Karma Hotel, Eulogy III, and Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy. These productions collectively presented 14 live performances and served approximately 1,151 audience members.The productions featured 55 performing artists, including dancers, actors, and musicians. Flux Theatre provided stipends to artists for rehearsals and performances and also employed technical staff including stage management, lighting and sound technicians, and front-of-house personnel to support the productions.Across these programs, Flux Theatre invested approximately $55,000 in production expenses, including artist compensation, technical staff, production supplies, and venue costs. The organization also relied on approximately six volunteers per production to assist with front-of-house operations and event logistics.Through these productions, Flux Theatre continued its mission of supporting independent performing artists while providing original theatrical experiences for the Bay Area community.
  2. $4,747 spent. FUND RAISING, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Our annual gala and fundraising initiatives helped sustain our productions and artist stipends, ensuring continued opportunities for performers. Through our performing artist scholarship program, we provided a 50% discount on tuition for artists, making professional training more accessible.
  3. $4,747 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL DANCE COMPANIES: Flux Theatre hosted multiple free community events, including karaoke nights, movie nights, and pole jams, fostering an inclusive and welcoming arts space. As part of Bay Area Dance Week, we offered free dance classes through Dancers Group, making professional dance education more accessible to the community. Flux Theatre provided space for other Bay Area dance groups, including Shawl Anderson Dance Company, Stacey Prinze Dance Project, and Dark Arts Events, offering artists a platform for collaboration, rehearsal, and performance.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2024.

    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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