Actors Bridge Ensemble Theater of Nashville Inc
To provide actor training and theatrical performances to the general public.
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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 …
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Mission
To provide actor training and theatrical performances to the general public.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyActors 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ACTORS BRIDGE ENSEMBLE THEATER OF NASHVILLE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
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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.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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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