Ford S Theatre Society
Ford's theatre explores the legacy of president abraham lincoln and celebrates the american experience through theatre and education.
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Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education.
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Mission
Ford's theatre explores the legacy of president abraham lincoln and celebrates the american experience through theatre and education.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ford S Theatre Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- 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 + methodologyFord S Theatre Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 526073157. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 211 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ford S Theatre Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 526073157. 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.
Ford S Theatre Society 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.
Ford S Theatre Society is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ford S Theatre Society has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.
Ford S Theatre Society 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 $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 211 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ford S Theatre Society. 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, Ford S Theatre Society 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 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.
Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education. Ford S Theatre Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ford S Theatre Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ford S Theatre Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 526073157, 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.
FORD S THEATRE SOCIETY 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
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10 articles found
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum obtains relic from Ford’s Theatre - Southern Illinoisan
George W. Bush and Laura Bush to Chair Ford's Theatre 9/11 Anniversary Committee for COME FROM AWAY - BroadwayWorld
Review: ONE DESTINY at Ford's Theatre - BroadwayWorld
Ford's Theatre Society Names Leonard Slatkin and Gary Sinise as 2026 Lincoln Medalists - BroadwayWorld
COME FROM AWAY, SPELLING BEE and More Set for Ford's Theatre's 2026-2027 Season - BroadwayWorld
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre - BroadwayWorld
Jake Loewenthal To Play Seymour In Ford's Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - BroadwayWorld
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ford's Theatre - BroadwayWorld
Ford’s Theatre celebrates Lincoln legacy; Nampa teen wins award - Idaho Press
Lincoln assassination artifacts are reunited at Ford’s Theatre - Post and Courier
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 - 211 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 · 211 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ford S Theatre Society
- What is Ford S Theatre Society?
- Ford S Theatre Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education.
- When was Ford S Theatre Society founded?
- Ford S Theatre Society was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Ford S Theatre Society?
- Paul Tetreault serves as Director.
- Where is Ford S Theatre Society located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Ford S Theatre Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ford S Theatre Society trustworthy?
- Ford S Theatre Society 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 Ford S Theatre Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 526073157.
- What is Ford S Theatre Society's website?
- http://www.fords.org