# Big Bear Theatre Project

Arts education nonprofit in Big Bear Lake, California 92315. EIN 46-3050327. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide and encourage appreciation for theater arts

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463050327/202533219349205513/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 2024 | $147,740 | $193,254 | $14,154 | -$31,882 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/463050327/202533219349205513/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $118,745, program fees $28,993, investment income $2.

## How it compares

- Revenue $138,777 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Bernardino County, California: about 549,148 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
- 703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Big Bear Lake: 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/big-bear-lake
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Big Bear Theatre Project's EIN?**

Big Bear Theatre Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3050327. 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 Big Bear Theatre Project a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Big Bear Theatre Project in Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Theatre Project tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Bear Theatre Project 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 Big Bear Theatre Project do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Provide and encourage appreciation for theater arts" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Big Bear Theatre Project take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Big Bear Theatre Project reported total revenue of $147,740 and total expenses of $193,254 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.