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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2110907

UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC

Also known as UPAF

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46852

Financials

$1.5M$1.1M2023$794K$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$793,718$1,384,940-$591,222$1,195,867$459,406$736,461
June 30, 2024990$1,509,345$1,060,434$448,911$1,913,980$586,297$1,327,683
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$759,855
Program service revenue
$32,294
Investment income
$1,569
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$305,475
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$331,302
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$43,065
Occupancy
$77,120
Travel
$316,159
Depreciation
$39,440
Program services (functional)
$944,383
Management and general (functional)
$383,005
Fundraising (functional)
$57,552

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,913,980
Total assets, end of year
$1,195,867
Total liabilities, end of year
$459,406
Net assets, end of year
$736,461
Land, buildings and equipment
$101,505
Net assets without donor restrictions
$217,688
Net assets with donor restrictions
$518,773
Gross receipts
$793,718
Employees
5
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHALL WHITECEO
Officer
40$89,568
JORDAN APPLEGATEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LES BAGGETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVYD JONESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JAE MCGEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBRA WILLIAMS-ROBBINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULA BRIDGESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ADAM CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DON SCHENKELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAT PASTERNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHALL WHITECEO
Officer
40$91,568
JORDAN APPLEGATEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LES BAGGETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVYD JONESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
JAE MCGEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBRA WILLIAMS-ROBBINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULA BRIDGESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ADAM CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DON SCHENKELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAT PASTERNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10394, FORT WAYNE, IN 46852-0394
In care of
% HROO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARSHALL WHITE, 2101 E COLISEUM BLVD ROOM MCB 101, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Signed the 990
MARSHALL WHITE, CEO
Phone
(260) 481-6719
Website
UPAF.COM
Return prepared by
LEONARD J ANDORFER & CO LLP

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS A MULTI-FACETED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF CHARACTER, ARTISTRY, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING SOULFUL ARTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE AREAS OF CHORAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVE WRITING, ORATORY, AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. WE USE THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ADULT LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTERING A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND OPTIMISM WITH THE "RISING WITH PURPOSE" REBUILDING INITIATIVE. AFTER CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, THIS STRATEGIC EFFORT AIMS TO REBUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION'S PASSION AND COMMITTMENT REMAIN UNDIMINISHED AS WE SHAPE A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE TOGETHER. THE RISE UP TOUR - THE VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH CHOIR IS PROUD TO HAVE BROUGHT HOME A GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM THE 13TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN JULY 2024. THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS A CHANCE FOR GROWTH, EXPOSURE, AND LEARNING, EMPHASIZING PASSION, COMMUNITY IMPACT, AND FUTURE SUCCESS. 88 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025 PROGRAM 2 CONCERTS 30 ACTIVITIES
    Expenses $944,383 · revenue $32,294

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2110907
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,195,867
Income (IRS master file)
$793,718

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$793,718$1,384,940$1,195,867XML
990June 2024$1,509,345$1,060,434$1,913,980XML
990June 2023$1,385,126$907,313$1,366,295IRS
990June 2022$364,933$696,107$431,304IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2110907).

Questions about UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC is 35-2110907.
Is UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARSHALL WHITE.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,568 (MARSHALL WHITE, CEO).
How much revenue does UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $793,718, expenses of $1,384,940 and total assets of $1,195,867 at year end.

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