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Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc

The Carolina Theatre is committed to the telling of original, innovative stories and works. We provide a platform for artists to entertain through the creation of emotional and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc

The Carolina Theatre is downtown Durham's home for concerts, comedy, and cinema since 1926.

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

The Carolina Theatre is committed to the telling of original, innovative stories and works. We provide a platform for artists to entertain through the creation of emotional and educational experiences that reshape hearts and minds. We are dedicated to the greater Durham and Triangle area while serving as a space to bring our diverse community together to learn about, participate in, and celebrate the arts. Our Education and Outreach programs attracted more than 10,000 attendees, including 8,000 K-12 students, while Film and Live events brought nearly 100,000 audience members to our historic theater.

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: 85%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.54%
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)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc 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 organizations, 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
  • 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

Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 561759337. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561759337. 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.

Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc 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. 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.

Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Carolina Theatre of Durham 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, Carolina Theatre of Durham 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

The Carolina Theatre is downtown Durham's home for concerts, comedy, and cinema since 1926. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561759337, 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
85% 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

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Employees
106

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

RA
Randy M••••
President and CEO

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
$3.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M 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 - 89 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 · 89 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 · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc

What is Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc?
Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Durham, United States. The Carolina Theatre is downtown Durham's home for concerts, comedy, and cinema since 1926.
When was Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc founded?
Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc?
Randy McKay serves as President and CEO.
Where is Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc located?
Headquartered in Durham, NC, United States.
What is Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc trustworthy?
Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc 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 Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561759337.
What is Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc's website?
http://www.carolinatheatre.org