Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Chesapeake shakespeare company brings energetic, joyful, and accessible classic theatre to baltimore, the state of maryland, and beyond, striving to reach new and non-traditional audiences through engaging performances …
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Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is the leading classical theatre company in Maryland, offering vibrant performances that blow the dust off of Shakespeare and delight our patrons as well as a vigorous education program that serves over 16,000 students annually in both the theatre and the classroom.
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Mission
Chesapeake shakespeare company brings energetic, joyful, and accessible classic theatre to baltimore, the state of maryland, and beyond, striving to reach new and non-traditional audiences through engaging performances and dynamic, relevant educational programming.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chesapeake Shakespeare Company with 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
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyChesapeake Shakespeare Company is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 030418380. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030418380. 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.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company 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.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% 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.
Chesapeake Shakespeare 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Shakespeare 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, Chesapeake Shakespeare 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 81% 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.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is the leading classical theatre company in Maryland, offering vibrant performances that blow the dust off of Shakespeare and delight our patrons as well as a vigorous education program that serves over 16,000 students annually in both the theatre and the classroom. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030418380, 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
5 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.
CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins | PHOTOS - Baltimore Sun
Theater Review: ‘The Tale of Cymbeline’ presented by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-the-Ruins at PFI Historic Park - Maryland Theatre Guide
An updated ‘Cymbeline’ outdoors from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company - DC Theater Arts
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Will Present THE TALE OF CYMBELINE Outdoors This Summer - BroadwayWorld
Theatre Review: ‘The Tempest’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company - Maryland Theatre Guide
A tempting ‘Tempest’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company - DC Theater Arts
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company announces 2026/27 season - DC Theater Arts
FRANKENSTEIN, THE CRUCIBLE, and More Set for Chesapeake Shakespeare Company 2026–2027 Season - BroadwayWorld
Review: AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES AT Chesapeake Shakespeare Company - BroadwayWorld
Rousuck's Review: 'Fences' at Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. - WYPR
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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 - 77 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
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 77 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
- What is Chesapeake Shakespeare Company?
- Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Baltimore, United States. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is the leading classical theatre company in Maryland, offering vibrant performances that blow the dust off of Shakespeare and delight our patrons as well as a vigorous education program that serves over 16,000 students annually in both the theatre and the classroom.
- When was Chesapeake Shakespeare Company founded?
- Chesapeake Shakespeare Company was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Chesapeake Shakespeare Company?
- Lesley Malin serves as Producing Executive Director.
- Where is Chesapeake Shakespeare Company located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
- What is Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chesapeake Shakespeare Company trustworthy?
- Chesapeake Shakespeare Company 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 Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030418380.
- What is Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's website?
- http://chesapeakeshakespeare.com