Prison Performing Arts
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Prison Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1987, with $383,939 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3333 Washington Ave Ste 203-b, Saint Louis, MO, 63103 EIN 43-1394929 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$384K
▲ 1.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$371K
Net assets
$281K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Prison Performing Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +3% margin
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 Prison Performing Arts: 9 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Prison Performing Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Prison Performing Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3333 Washington Ave Ste 203-b, Saint Louis, MO, 63103
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $344K (FY2020) to $384K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $889Net assets $281K
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$282K
Total liabilities
$889
Net assets
$281K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,939▲1.7% | $371,092▲12.6% | $281,443▲4.8% | $282,332▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $377,447▲10.6% | $329,672▲31.2% | $268,596▲21.6% | $268,058▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $341,410▲7.8% | $251,301▼15.8% | $220,821▲69.6% | $220,103▲68.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $316,825▼8.0% | $298,370▲1.8% | $130,213▲16.5% | $130,400▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $344,194 | $293,095 | $111,758 | $112,652 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $126K total
11 grants to Prison Performing Arts totaling $126K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Arts & healing program, general support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $12,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,950 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $13,105 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $13,055 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2018 | $10,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $12,550 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2017 | $10,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $10,950 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | In accordance with the grant agreement | 2014 | $15,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2014 | $5,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Prison Performing Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Prison Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1394929, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Prison Performing Arts's EIN?
- Prison Performing Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1394929.
- How much revenue does Prison Performing Arts report?
- Prison Performing Arts reported $383,939 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Prison Performing Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Prison Performing Arts B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Prison Performing Arts (EIN 43-1394929) 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.