Nonprofit · EIN 52-1262478
RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS
Tax-exempt · HAMPTON, VA 23664
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $304,791 | $331,130 | -$26,339 | $36,947 | $0 | $36,947 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $302,690 | $278,127 | $24,563 | $66,726 | $0 | $66,726 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $303,428 | $307,180 | -$3,752 | $42,163 | $0 | $42,163 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,200
- of which government grants
- $5,200
- Program service revenue
- $299,591
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,659
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,659
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $27,963
- Program services (functional)
- $331,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,726
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,947
- Gross receipts
- $304,791
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1,292
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Messick jr | President Trustee or director | 50 | $75,659 | $6,371 |
| Lisa Ryan | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Cho | Officer Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| David Messick Sr | Officer Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Messick jr | President Trustee or director | 50 | $67,154 | $5,884 |
| Lisa Ryan | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Messick Sr | Officer Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Cho | Officer Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Messick jr | President Trustee or director | 50 | $80,513 | $6,063 |
| Lisa Ryan | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Messick Sr | Officer Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Cho | Officer Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18 EASTHILL CT, HAMPTON, VA 23664-1546
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- David Messick, 18 Easthill Ct, Hampton, VA 236641546
- Signed the 990
- David Messick, President
- Phone
- (757) 851-3266
- Website
- www.rainbowpuppets.com
Mission
Rainbow Productions, Inc. presents original educational entertainment programs in schools, libraries, museum, and theaters. These programs are designed to stimulate a desire to read and learn more about history, science, and other subjects.
Program accomplishments
- Present programs in schools, libraries, and other locations across the state and beyond. Approximately 40185 people saw these programs. 171 performances were presented.Expenses $91,600 · revenue $75,874
- "Open a Book" presentations in schools, libraries, and other venues across the state. Children received a performance and related original book at no cost. 152 performances, not related to those listed above were presented in person and online. 35,720 books were distributed.Expenses $222,940 · revenue $203,625
- Educational books and cds given to donors and at school performances of PINOCCHIO and A GREAT DAY IN GHANA.Expenses $16,590 · revenue $25,292
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1262478
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $304,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $304,791 | $331,130 | $36,947 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $302,690 | $278,127 | $66,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $303,428 | $307,180 | $42,163 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $262,002 | $279,869 | $43,211 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1262478).
Questions about RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS
- What is the EIN of RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS is 52-1262478.
- Is RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS 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 RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names David Messick.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,659 (David Messick jr, President).
- How much revenue does RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $304,791, expenses of $331,130 and total assets of $36,947 at year end.
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