San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Youth Theatre

EIN 47-1443291

Education & Youth Development Youth Arts & Creative Learning Children & youth Low-income

Mission

San Francisco Youth Theatre transforms youth and communities through accessible opportunities in theatre arts creation, education, and performance, with focused outreach to youth from historically underserved communities to foster personal growth and lasting social impact.

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

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About San Francisco Youth Theatre

San Francisco Youth Theatre (SFYT) is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts-education organization that offers year-round classes, ensembles, original productions, school residencies, bilingual programming, and internships for youth ages 4–24. SFYT emphasizes accessibility and equity, intentionally serving students from historically underserved communities through in-school residencies, free or subsidized classes, and targeted outreach. The organization was founded in 2014 and has expanded programming and partnerships over the last several years, including Spanish-bilingual classes, an Emerging Theatre Professionals pathway, and school touring productions. The organization's Tax ID (EIN 47-1443291) is published on its official donation page and is also reflected in public nonprofit databases, confirming its tax-exempt status and eligibility to receive charitable contributions.

Notable achievements

State arts grant awards

Received multiple California Arts Council awards (including general operating and project grants in recent grant cycles) that funded SFYT school residencies and program expansion to reach hundreds of students.

Decade milestone & program growth

Celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2024 and grew core offerings—year-round classes, SFYT in Schools residencies, Spanish-bilingual programming, and the Emerging Theatre Professionals pathway—broadening access for youth citywide.

School partnerships and impact

Built sustained partnerships with San Francisco public schools (including Marshall Elementary and multiple early-childhood classrooms), delivering theatre arts training that reaches several hundred students, including many from low-income and English-learning households.

At a glance

Total assets: $822K
Annual revenue: $672K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-1443291
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: sfyouththeatre.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

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

Recognition

Confirmed 501(c)(3) public charity (Tax ID/EIN 47-1443291) and listed in major nonprofit data sources and charity directories.

Awarded and recognized as a grantee by the California Arts Council and included in San Francisco arts grant lists, reflecting peer and public-sector support for its programs.

Established local reputation for accessible youth theatre programming, bilingual offerings, and career-pathway internships (Emerging Theatre Professionals), noted in community arts and education networks.

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