Berkeley Repertory Theatre
To create ambitious theatre that entertains, challenges, and inspires audiences and communities.
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Mission
To create ambitious theatre that entertains, challenges, and inspires audiences and communities.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Berkeley Repertory Theatre with 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 charities. 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyBerkeley Repertory Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 941679756. 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 $21M in annual revenue. 180 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941679756. 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.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre 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 85% 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.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has $21M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre 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 $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 180 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Berkeley Repertory Theatre. 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, Berkeley Repertory 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 85% 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.
Experience innovative performances at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Home to world premieres, acclaimed artists, and Tony Award–winning productions. Berkeley Repertory Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $21M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Berkeley Repertory Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 941679756, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BERKELEY REPERTORY 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Berkeley Repertory Theater’s ‘The Lunchbox’ Combines Heart, Humor and Hope - American Kahani
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals 2026 Participants for The Ground Floor - BroadwayWorld
THE LUNCHBOX World Premiere Musical to Extend at Berkeley Repertory Theatre - BroadwayWorld
Review: Kuhoo Verma gives Berkeley Rep’s ‘The Lunchbox’ its beating heart - San Francisco Chronicle
Review: Berkeley Rep’s musical ‘Lunchbox’ is charming, heartfelt, joyful - Piedmont Exedra
With Tom Stoppard and Sara Bareilles, Berkeley Rep announces epic 2026-27 season - San Francisco Chronicle
LIBERATION, LEOPOLDSTADT and More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 26/27 Season - BroadwayWorld
Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘The Monsters’ hits hard and hugs harder - San Francisco Chronicle
‘All My Sons’ at Berkeley Repertory Theatre is brutal and brilliant - The Stanford Daily
Review: Jimmy Smits, Wanda De Jesús power a gripping ‘All My Sons’ at Berkeley Rep - Local News Matters
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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 - 180 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 180 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 · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Berkeley Repertory Theatre
- What is Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. Experience innovative performances at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Home to world premieres, acclaimed artists, and Tony Award–winning productions.
- When was Berkeley Repertory Theatre founded?
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
- Leonard Rosenberg serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Berkeley Repertory Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
- What is Berkeley Repertory Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Berkeley Repertory Theatre trustworthy?
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre 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 Berkeley Repertory Theatre's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 941679756. Registration: 94-1679756 (United States).
- What is Berkeley Repertory Theatre's website?
- http://www.berkeleyrep.org