American Legacy Theatre
American Legacy Theatre ALT generates inviting reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society. Our vision is to aspire for a day when …
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Mission
American Legacy Theatre ALT generates inviting reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society. Our vision is to aspire for a day when every American has access to the empathy-building art form of theatre and has a respected voice in the room where it happens. Today ALT empowers voices for equity byway of four key programs: In Classrooms In Community In Homes and In Workplaces. Our work focuses on deep impact vs broad impact and we served 9,193 people.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Legacy Theatre has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Legacy Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813820270. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $689K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
American Legacy Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 813820270. 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.
American Legacy Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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.
American Legacy Theatre is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Legacy Theatre has $689K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
American Legacy Theatre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $689K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for American Legacy Theatre. 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, American Legacy Theatre 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 87% 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.
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Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $689K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Legacy Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Legacy Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813820270, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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AMERICAN LEGACY THEATRE 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 (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 68 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 · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Legacy Theatre
- What is American Legacy Theatre?
- American Legacy Theatre is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cincinnati, United States. HIGHERisanoriginalrockmusicalaroundtheheroinepidemic,developedandproducedbyA.L.T.toreducestigmaofmentalhealthservices. HomeTheatrebridgescommunitiesandbuildsempathythroughsolo-artistperformancesofcommunitystoriesmadeuniversallyaccessible. StudentsCreateChangeguidestudentstowrite,designandactintheirownoriginalproductionsaroundissuescriticaltothem. Other program services
- When was American Legacy Theatre founded?
- American Legacy Theatre was founded in 2016.
- Who leads American Legacy Theatre?
- Matthew Gellin serves as CEO.
- Where is American Legacy Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
- What is American Legacy Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Legacy Theatre trustworthy?
- American Legacy Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 American Legacy Theatre's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 813820270.
- What is American Legacy Theatre's website?
- http://www.americanlegacytheatre.org