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Acts on Stage Inc

ACTS ON STAGE is a professional theater committed to centering the talents, voices, works and initiatives of People of Color and creatives of faith.

Arts & Culture Seattle, WA EIN: 850694752 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Acts on Stage Inc

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR A BLACK MAN GOES TO THERAPY OUR MISSION Is to change lives dramatically by producing programs & performances that elevate the arts, the artists and all audiences. CLICK HERE TO DONATE OUR VISION

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

ACTS ON STAGE is a professional theater committed to centering the talents, voices, works and initiatives of People of Color and creatives of faith.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Acts on Stage Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Acts on Stage Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 850694752. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $607K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Acts on Stage Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850694752. 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.

Acts on Stage Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Acts on Stage Inc is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Acts on Stage Inc has $607K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Acts on Stage 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 medium organization. It has $607K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Acts on Stage Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Acts on Stage 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 71% 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.

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR A BLACK MAN GOES TO THERAPY OUR MISSION Is to change lives dramatically by producing programs & performances that elevate the arts, the artists and all audiences. CLICK HERE TO DONATE OUR VISION Acts on Stage Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $607K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Acts on Stage Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Acts on Stage Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850694752, 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
71% 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
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MI
Michelle L•••••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Acts On Stage Theater Announces Children’s Book Day Festival in Seattle Community Celebration to Highlight Literacy, Storytelling, and Diverse Children’s Literature on June 27, 2026 - thefactsnewspaper.com

www.thefactsnewspaper.com ·

World Premiere Of ‘Black Man Goes To Therapy’ Opens at Acts On Stage Theater This Week - The Seattle Medium

seattlemedium.com ·

Acts On Stage presents“Black Man Goes to Therapy,” a WORLD PREMIERE STAGE PLAY - thefactsnewspaper.com

www.thefactsnewspaper.com ·

Seattle Parks & Rec partnership with Acts On Stage, Rainier Beach High School presents 25th Yr Anniversary of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical with a bold and youthfully-energized production of THE WIZ”! - thefactsnewspaper.com

www.thefactsnewspaper.com ·

Barefoot Country Music Fest to draw more than 100,000 to Wildwood, New Jersey, to see big acts on stage - 6abc Philadelphia

6abc.com ·

Acts On Stage presents: “A Soldier’s Play” - thefactsnewspaper.com

www.thefactsnewspaper.com ·

Acts On Stage Theater’s latest production ‘Pipeline’ opens in White Center - B-Town Blog

b-townblog.com ·

Silly & serious: Student written & directed one-acts on stage at BGHS - BG Independent News

bgindependentmedia.org ·

Don’t miss these acts on stage in Toronto this summer - NOW Toronto

nowtoronto.com ·

BGHS One-Acts on stage - Sent-trib

www.sent-trib.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Acts On Stage Theater Announces Children’s Book Day Festival in Seattle Community Celebration to Highlight Literacy, Sto
Jun 2026
www.thefactsnewspaper.com
World Premiere Of ‘Black Man Goes To Therapy’ Opens at Acts On Stage Theater This Week - The Seattle Medium
May 2026
seattlemedium.com
Acts On Stage presents“Black Man Goes to Therapy,” a WORLD PREMIERE STAGE PLAY - thefactsnewspaper.com
May 2026
www.thefactsnewspaper.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Seattle Parks & Rec partnership with Acts On Stage, Rainier Beach High School presents 25th Yr Anniversary of Seattle’s
Aug 2025
www.thefactsnewspaper.com
Barefoot Country Music Fest to draw more than 100,000 to Wildwood, New Jersey, to see big acts on stage - 6abc Philadelp
Jun 2025
6abc.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Acts On Stage presents: “A Soldier’s Play” - thefactsnewspaper.com
Nov 2024
www.thefactsnewspaper.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Acts On Stage Theater’s latest production ‘Pipeline’ opens in White Center - B-Town Blog
Mar 2023
b-townblog.com
Silly & serious: Student written & directed one-acts on stage at BGHS - BG Independent News
Jan 2023
bgindependentmedia.org
Don’t miss these acts on stage in Toronto this summer - NOW Toronto
Jan 2023
nowtoronto.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
BGHS One-Acts on stage - Sent-trib
Mar 2022
www.sent-trib.com
Form filed
$0.3M 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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 46 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 · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Acts on Stage Inc

What is Acts on Stage Inc?
Acts on Stage Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. PURCHASE TICKETS FOR A BLACK MAN GOES TO THERAPY OUR MISSION Is to change lives dramatically by producing programs & performances that elevate the arts, the artists and all audiences. CLICK HERE TO DONATE OUR VISION
When was Acts on Stage Inc founded?
Acts on Stage Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Acts on Stage Inc?
Michelle Lang-Raymond serves as Executive Director.
Where is Acts on Stage Inc located?
Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
What is Acts on Stage Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Acts on Stage Inc trustworthy?
Acts on Stage Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Acts on Stage Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 850694752.
What is Acts on Stage Inc's website?
https://actsonstage.com/