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John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts (kennedy center) serves as both a presidential memorial and the nation's center for the performing arts.

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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A610
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Mission

The john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts (kennedy center) serves as both a presidential memorial and the nation's center for the performing arts.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A610
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($232.5 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 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 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 530245017. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $307M in annual revenue. 410 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 93/100.

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has $307M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% 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.

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $307M in annual revenue. The organization has 410 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 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.

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts (kennedy center) serves as both a presidential memorial and the nation's center for the performing arts. John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $307M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530245017, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

AM
Ambassador Richard Grenell
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Amb V••••••• R••••• K••••••
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Cari B S••••
TRUSTEE
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Deborah F R•••••
President
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Donna A•••••
CFO
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Dr B•••• T•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr A••••• W L••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr A•••••• W••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Mr B•••• D B••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr B•••• L••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr C••• H L•••••• I••
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Mr C•••••• B O•••••
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Mr D•••• C B••••••
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CHAIRMAN
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Mr D•••••• M•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr E••• A P••••• I••
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Mr E••••• M•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr E••••• J B••••
SR VP, OPERATIONS
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Mr F••• E•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr G••• G••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NSO
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Mr G•••• A T•••••
VP, PRODUCTION
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Mr J•••••• A F•••
VP, THEATER PROGRAMMING
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Mr J••• G••••••
TRUSTEE
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Mr J•• V•••••
TRUSTEE
MR
Mr J••••• S•••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Donald Trump's Planned Kennedy Center Closure Causes Chaos - Deadline
May 2026
deadline.com
Live Nation’s Ric Grenell Exits Kennedy Center, Renewing Spotlight on Trump Ties - Ticket News
May 2026
www.ticketnews.com
Washington National Opera Builds a New Chapter After Kennedy Center - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
Kennedy Center Ticketing Union Files Labor Charge Over Layoffs - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing - NPR
Apr 2026
www.npr.org
Kennedy Center Works to Make the Case That Repairs Are Urgent - The New York Times
Apr 2026
www.nytimes.com
Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership - PBS
Apr 2026
www.pbs.org
What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center - The Atlantic
Apr 2026
www.theatlantic.com
LOOK | New renderings of future 'Trump Kennedy Center' revealed - WJLA
Mar 2026
wjla.com
LOOK | New renderings of future 'Trump Kennedy Center' revealed - WJLA
Mar 2026
wjla.com
Form filed
$306.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$286.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$239.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$131.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$198.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts This page 76 $306.9 million 0%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 410 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

What is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The john f. Kennedy center for the performing arts (kennedy center) serves as both a presidential memorial and the nation's center for the performing arts.
When was John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts founded?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was founded in 1958.
Who leads John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts?
Ambassador Richard Grenell serves as CFO.
Where is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts trustworthy?
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530245017.
What is John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's website?
http://www.kennedy-center.org