Appalachian Children S Theater Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norton, Virginia, registered in 2001, with $5,553 in FY2020 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2020)
$5,553
▲ 0.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2020)
$3,872
Net assets
$5,377
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Appalachian Children S Theater Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Appalachian Children S Theater Inc: 17 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Appalachian Children S Theater Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Appalachian Children S Theater Inc: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $70K (FY2013) to $5,553 (FY2020) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
30.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5,377
Net assets
$5,377
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,553 | $3,872▼42.1% | $5,377▲45.5% | $5,377▲45.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $5,553▼8.3% | $6,691▲42.3% | $3,695▼23.5% | $3,695▼23.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $6,053▼11.9% | $4,701▼18.2% | $4,833▲38.8% | $4,833▲38.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $6,867▲130% | $5,750▲328% | $3,481▲47.3% | $3,481▲47.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $2,989▼77.1% | $1,343▼89.2% | $2,364▲229% | $2,364▲229% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $13,040▼32.1% | $12,450▼42.7% | $718▲461% | $718▲461% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $19,213▼72.4% | $21,738▼68.2% | $128▼95.2% | $128▼95.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,613 | $68,256▲124% | $2,653▲105% | $2,653▲105% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,508▼50.8% | $1,296▼84.1% | $1,296▼88.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $62,026▼43.9% | $8,139▲18.4% | $10,920▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $110,466 | $6,872 | $10,218 | 990 |
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Data for Appalachian Children S Theater Inc (EIN 54-2036172) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.