Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc
Fort wayne civic theatre's mission is to entertain, enlighten, inspire, educate and enrich the community through quality live theatre.
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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents exceptional live theatre on Northeast Indiana stages - including large-scale Broadway musicals!
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Mission
Fort wayne civic theatre's mission is to entertain, enlighten, inspire, educate and enrich the community through quality live theatre.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1928, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 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 + methodologyFort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 356001476. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 356001476. 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.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.
Based on official tax filings, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fort Wayne Civic Theatre 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, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre 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 66% 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.
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents exceptional live theatre on Northeast Indiana stages - including large-scale Broadway musicals! Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 356001476, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 114 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 114 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 · 1928
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc
- What is Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc?
- Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fort Wayne, United States. Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents exceptional live theatre on Northeast Indiana stages - including large-scale Broadway musicals!
- When was Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc founded?
- Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc was founded in 1928.
- Who leads Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc?
- Phillip Colglazier serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
- What is Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc trustworthy?
- Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 356001476.
- What is Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Inc's website?
- http://fwcivic.org