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Asolo Theater Inc

Entertain, engage and inspire through the highest quality professional repertory theatre and superior educational programs.

Arts & Culture Sarasota, FL EIN: 592717909 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Asolo Theater Inc

Discover unforgettable experiences at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Explore our 2025–2026 season calendar.

Founded
Headquarters
Sarasota, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

Entertain, engage and inspire through the highest quality professional repertory theatre and superior educational programs.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.72%
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)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

Asolo Theater Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 592717909. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 200 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Asolo Theater Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592717909. 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.

Asolo Theater 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. 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.

Asolo Theater Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Asolo Theater Inc has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% 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.

Asolo Theater 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 large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 200 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Asolo Theater 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, Asolo Theater 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 78%). 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.

Discover unforgettable experiences at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Explore our 2025–2026 season calendar. Asolo Theater Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Asolo Theater Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 592717909, 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
$10M-$100M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
74

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BE
Beth H•••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$16.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
'All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914' returns to Historic Asolo Theater - Your Observer
Dec 2025
www.yourobserver.com
Ringling’s 2025–26 Art of Performance series bring global acts to Historic Asolo Theater - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sep 2025
www.heraldtribune.com
Discovering a Tale of Two Theaters (Who share One name) - ABC7 WWSB
Apr 2025
www.mysuncoast.com
Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
The Circus Arts Conservatory Delivers Thrills in the Intimate Historic Asolo Theater - Sarasota Magazine
Jun 2024
www.sarasotamagazine.com
EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut - Your Observer
May 2024
www.yourobserver.com
Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
The Historic Asolo Theater Is Celebrating Black History Month With a New Film Series - Sarasota Magazine
Jan 2022
www.sarasotamagazine.com
Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Burt Reynolds pledged $1 million to Asolo theater project - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sep 2018
www.heraldtribune.com
IncrediBello! at Historic Asolo Theater Brings Laughs and Surprises to the Whole Family - Sarasota Magazine
Jun 2017
www.sarasotamagazine.com
Asolo theater founder Richard Fallon dies at 89 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
May 2013
www.heraldtribune.com

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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 - 200 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 · 200 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 · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Asolo Theater Inc

What is Asolo Theater Inc?
Asolo Theater Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. Discover unforgettable experiences at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Explore our 2025–2026 season calendar.
When was Asolo Theater Inc founded?
Asolo Theater Inc was founded in 1986.
Who leads Asolo Theater Inc?
Beth Hirsch serves as Chair.
Where is Asolo Theater Inc located?
Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
What is Asolo Theater Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Asolo Theater Inc trustworthy?
Asolo Theater 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 Asolo Theater Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 592717909.
What is Asolo Theater Inc's website?
http://www.asolorep.org