Central Square Theater Inc
Central square theater (cst) explores social justice, and identity politics through theater, combining artic excellence, cross discipinary collaboration and community engagement, cst uplifts stories where points of view …
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Mission
Central square theater (cst) explores social justice, and identity politics through theater, combining artic excellence, cross discipinary collaboration and community engagement, cst uplifts stories where points of view are heard, perspective shifts, and change can happen.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Central Square Theater Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral Square Theater Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261323224. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Central Square Theater Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261323224. 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.
Central Square 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 77% 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.
Central Square Theater Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Central Square Theater Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Central Square 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Central Square 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, Central Square 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 77% 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.
Central square theater (cst) explores social justice, and identity politics through theater, combining artic excellence, cross discipinary collaboration and community engagement, cst uplifts stories where points of view are heard, perspective shifts, and change can happen. Central Square Theater Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Central Square Theater Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central Square Theater Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261323224, 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.
CENTRAL SQUARE THEATER INC 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Theater Review: Quick Changes, Big Laughs in "The Mystery of Irma Vep" - The Arts Fuse
The Huntington and Central Square Theater win multiple Elliot Norton Awards - WBUR
Central Square Theater’s campy ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ slays (vampires and werewolves) - The Boston Globe
Review: A Startling THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater - BroadwayWorld
Theater Review: “The Moderate” — Ken Urban’s Dazzling, Disquieting Digital Drama - The Arts Fuse
Theater Review: SUMMER, 1976 (Central Square Theater) - Stage and Cinema
A friendship forms and fractures in Central Square Theater's 'Summer, 1976' - WBUR
Schedule: Theater/Dance Stage from Central Square Theater and The Dance Complex - City of Cambridge Website (.gov)
Theater Review: SILENT SKY (Central Square Theatre) - Stage and Cinema
Activity timeline
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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 - 59 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 · 59 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Central Square Theater Inc
- What is Central Square Theater Inc?
- Central Square Theater Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Central square theater (cst) explores social justice, and identity politics through theater, combining artic excellence, cross discipinary collaboration and community engagement, cst uplifts stories where points of view are heard, perspective shifts, and change can happen.
- When was Central Square Theater Inc founded?
- Central Square Theater Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Central Square Theater Inc?
- Laura Roberts serves as President.
- Where is Central Square Theater Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
- What is Central Square Theater Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central Square Theater Inc trustworthy?
- Central Square 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 Central Square Theater Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261323224.
- What is Central Square Theater Inc's website?
- http://www.centralsquaretheater.org