Mahalo
Osseo, MN

Yellow Tree Theatre

EIN 26-1329665
Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts
Mission

Yellow Tree Theatre tells stories that connect, inspire, and reflect the heart of our community. The artist-led company is committed to producing bold, intimate work that uplifts underrepresented voices, sparks conversation, and builds belonging.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Yellow Tree Theatre

Yellow Tree Theatre is a professional, donor-facing 501(c)(3) theatre company based in Osseo, Minnesota. Founded in 2008, it programs mainstage seasons, new-play development, education (including the Treehouse Summer Camp), and community outreach from an intimate, artist-led model that centers diverse voices.

In the most recent years Yellow Tree has continued active production and community work: hosting world-premiere new work, producing a season of classics and new plays, running youth and outreach programs, and staging annual fundraising events. The organization reports ongoing audience reach and participation metrics (historically more than 25,400 unique audience members over its history and dozens of community partnerships) while also managing operating challenges common to small theatres and pursuing strategies to stabilize and grow earned and contributed revenue.

Notable achievements

National Theater Company Grant (American Theater Wing)

Recognized with a National Theater Company Grant from the American Theater Wing, establishing the company’s national profile and supporting its artistic growth.

World Premiere Production (FY25)

Hosted the world premiere of a new musical, showcasing Yellow Tree’s commitment to new-play development and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Sustained Artistic Output & Audience Growth

Produced dozens of mainstage seasons since 2008 (68 plays to date) and built a multi-year audience of more than 25,400 unique attendees, alongside robust volunteer and artist engagement.

At a glance

Total assets
$21K
Annual revenue
$404K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
26-1329665
Location
Osseo, MN
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Consistent funder support from regional arts funders, including grants and support from foundations and the Minnesota State Arts Board and McKnight Foundation.
Strong regional peer and community recognition—arts leaders from multiple Twin Cities theatres publicly supported Yellow Tree at recent fundraising and community events.
Publicly listed and recognized on regional arts and nonprofit platforms, and maintains regular Form 990 filings as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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