Arden Theatre Company
Arden theatre company is dedicated to bringing to life great stories by great storytellers - on the state, in the classroom and in the community.
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Visit www.ardentheatre.orgAbout Arden Theatre Company
Arden Theatre Company is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 232521993.
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Mission
Arden theatre company is dedicated to bringing to life great stories by great storytellers - on the state, in the classroom and in the community.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Arden Theatre Company has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArden Theatre Company is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 232521993. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Arden Theatre Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232521993. 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.
Arden Theatre Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Arden Theatre Company is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Arden Theatre Company has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Arden Theatre Company 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Arden Theatre Company. 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, Arden Theatre Company 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Arden Theatre Company is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 232521993. Arden Theatre Company is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Arden Theatre Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arden Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232521993, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 127 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Arden Theatre Company
- What is Arden Theatre Company?
- Arden Theatre Company is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Arden Theatre Company is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 232521993.
- When was Arden Theatre Company founded?
- Arden Theatre Company was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Arden Theatre Company?
- Amy L Murphy serves as Managing Director.
- Where is Arden Theatre Company located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Arden Theatre Company's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Arden Theatre Company trustworthy?
- Arden Theatre Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Arden Theatre Company's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232521993.
- What is Arden Theatre Company's website?
- http://www.ardentheatre.org