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Lee Street Theatre

Provide an avenue for the presentation of performing arts in the local community

Arts & Culture Salisbury, NC EIN: 800196717 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Lee Street Theatre

Lee Street theatre is committed to the development and presentation of original, challenging, and entertaining performance art.

Founded
Headquarters
Salisbury, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Provide an avenue for the presentation of performing arts in the local community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 25.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.9% of total expenses ($109,607 of $612,152).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Lee Street Theatre with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

Lee Street Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Salisbury, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 800196717. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $434K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lee Street Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800196717. 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.

Lee Street Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Lee Street Theatre is located in Salisbury, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lee Street Theatre has $434K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lee Street Theatre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $434K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lee Street Theatre. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lee Street Theatre 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). 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.

Lee Street theatre is committed to the development and presentation of original, challenging, and entertaining performance art. Lee Street Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $434K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lee Street Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lee Street Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800196717, 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
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Rod O•••
Executive Artistic Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lee Street Theatre

What is Lee Street Theatre?
Lee Street Theatre is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Salisbury, United States. Lee Street theatre is committed to the development and presentation of original, challenging, and entertaining performance art.
When was Lee Street Theatre founded?
Lee Street Theatre was founded in 2008.
Who leads Lee Street Theatre?
Rod Oden serves as Executive Artistic Director.
Where is Lee Street Theatre located?
Headquartered in Salisbury, NC, United States.
What is Lee Street Theatre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Lee Street Theatre trustworthy?
Lee Street Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Lee Street Theatre's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800196717.
What is Lee Street Theatre's website?
http://www.leestreet.org