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Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati

The mission of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Our …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati

The nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences

Founded
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1949

Mission

The mission of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Our vision is to awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart. Today, The Children's Theatre brings art to life for our audiences through three key programs, TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT Academy, and TCT On Tour (including WorkShops). Each season we strive to reach over 200,000 people in our region.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.69%
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)
$0.75
Program$0.75
75% to programs 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, Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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
  • Established in 1948, it predates 93% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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

Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 316026285. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 316026285. 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.

Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati 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 75% 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.

Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% 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.

Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati. 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, Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati 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 75% 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.

The nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 316026285, 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
75% 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
33

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Allison K••••
Chair

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
$10.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 112 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 · 1948
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati

What is Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati?
Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cincinnati, United States. The nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences
When was Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati founded?
Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati was founded in 1948.
Who leads Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati?
Allison Kropp serves as Chair.
Where is Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati located?
Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
What is Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati trustworthy?
Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati 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 Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati's registration number?
IRS EIN: 316026285.
What is Childrens Theatre of Cincinnati's website?
http://thechildrenstheatre.com