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Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc

To provide actor training and theatrical performances to the general public.

Arts & Culture Nashville, TN EIN: 621734411 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc

During FY 2022, Actors Bridge performed 3 professional productions, including productions of The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler, When We Were Young and Unafraid, by Sarah Treem, and the world premiere of Heavy by Alicia Haymer. Our commitment to excellence has garnered Actors Bridge a strong reputation as a company committed to bold, creative choices and grounded in high performance standards. Act Like a GRRRL is an autobiographical writing program for young women to achieve a public voice, working with female mentors in professional creative fields, while engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds. ALAG gives girls the tools to critically analyze the culture in which they live, so that they become active change agents, rather than passive recipients of cultural …

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

To provide actor training and theatrical performances to the general public.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 24.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.3% of total expenses ($77,274 of $254,927).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Common questions

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Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 621734411. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $312K in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621734411. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc has $312K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $312K in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

During FY 2022, Actors Bridge performed 3 professional productions, including productions of The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler, When We Were Young and Unafraid, by Sarah Treem, and the world premiere of Heavy by Alicia Haymer. Our commitment to excellence has garnered Actors Bridge a strong reputation as a company committed to bold, creative choices and grounded in high performance standards. Act Like a GRRRL is an autobiographical writing program for young women to achieve a public voice, working with female mentors in professional creative fields, while engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds. ALAG gives girls the tools to critically analyze the culture in which they live, so that they... Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $312K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621734411, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Vali F••••••••
Producing Artistic Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 66 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc

What is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc?
Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Nashville, United States. During FY 2022, Actors Bridge performed 3 professional productions, including productions of The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler, When We Were Young and Unafraid, by Sarah Treem, and the world premiere of Heavy by Alicia Haymer. Our commitment to excellence has garnered Actors Bridge a strong reputation as a company committed to bold, creative choices and grounded in high performance standards. Act Like a GRRRL is an autobiographical writing program for young women to achieve a public voice, working with female mentors in professional creative fields, while engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds. ALAG gives girls the tools to critically analyze the culture in which they live, so that they become active change agents, rather than passive recipients of cultural messages. ALAG celebrates girls' strengths and voices and by so doing, promotes girls' leadership. 16 girls participated in the program during FY 2022. The program also includes offerings for adult women, with 13 women experiencing incarceration at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center served during FY 2022. Actors Bridge provides local actors an opportunity for serious study. The program uses an acting technique developed by Sanford Meisner, founder of the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Actors Bridge has trained over 5,000 students, many of whom are working professionally on stages or in film in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Approximately 200 students participated in Meisner Technique classes during FY 2022.
When was Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc founded?
Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc?
Vali Forrister serves as Producing Artistic Director.
Where is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc located?
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
What is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc trustworthy?
Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 621734411.
What is Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc's website?
http://actorsbridge.org