# Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County

Arts education nonprofit in Laguna Hills, California 92653. EIN 45-2734903. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Creative kids playhouse children's theatre of orange county is committed to offering opportunities for children to experience the joy and fun of performing in musical, and opportunities for the community to experience entertaining children's theatre performances.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452734903/202612649349302106/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2013
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $373,368 | $366,884 | $73,337 | -$72,556 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452734903/202612649349302106/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $290,575 | $375,186 | $91,543 | -$63,264 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452734903/202312009349301511/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $426,750 | $352,349 | $187,863 | $17,892 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452734903/202222719349301772/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $272,411 (74%), management $81,791 (22%), fundraising $12,682 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $63,568, program fees $303,688, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -3% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $373,368 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Orange County, California: about 642,905 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,317 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Laguna Hills: 6 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/laguna-hills
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County's EIN?**

Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2734903. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County in Laguna Hills, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2013. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Creative kids playhouse children's theatre of orange county is committed to offering opportunities for children to experience the joy and fun of performing in musical, and opportunities for the community to experience entertaining children's theatre performances." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Creative Kids Playhouse Childrens Theatre of Orange County reported total revenue of $373,368 and total expenses of $366,884 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.