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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.

Arts & Culture Philadelphia, PA EIN: 232521993 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $3.5 million. EIN: 232521993.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

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.

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: 74%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Arden 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
216

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AM
Amy L M•••••
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2020
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 127 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 · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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