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Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation

To protect, preserve, restore and sustain the historic theatre resources of Los Angeles County through advocacy and education.

Los Angeles, CA EIN 954164089 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS are virtual programs/presentations designed during the pandemic as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability. 19 virtual presentations on topics relating to historic theatres in Los Angeles County and beyond, including but not limited to architects, owners, circuits, individual theatres, districts, and those still standing and the ones lost. ALL ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER was a our first hybrid event, live streaming our in-person behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollywood Legion Theater and Post 43 (1929) to a global audience as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability.

Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

To protect, preserve, restore and sustain the historic theatre resources of Los Angeles County through advocacy and education.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 16%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.16
Program expenses$0.16 ($19,980)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 954164089. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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 $106K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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.

Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation has $106K in annual revenue. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. 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.

Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $106K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation. 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.

Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 16% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation 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.

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS are virtual programs/presentations designed during the pandemic as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability. 19 virtual presentations on topics relating to historic theatres in Los Angeles County and beyond, including but not limited to architects, owners, circuits, individual theatres, districts, and those still standing and the ones lost. ALL ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER was a our first hybrid event, live streaming our in-person behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollywood Legion Theater and Post 43 (1929) to a global audience as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability. Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $106K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954164089, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
16% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Tiffany Nitsche
President, Board of Directors

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Anthony C•••••••
Board of Directors
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David S•••••
Treasurer, Board of Directors
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Michelle J•••••••
Secretary, Board of Directors
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Mike H•••
Board of Directors
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Tiffany N••••••
President, Board of Directors
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Wendell B••••••••
Vice President, Board of Directors
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation This page 79 $106,404 16%
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%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation

What is Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation?
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Angeles, United States. COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS are virtual programs/presentations designed during the pandemic as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability. 19 virtual presentations on topics relating to historic theatres in Los Angeles County and beyond, including but not limited to architects, owners, circuits, individual theatres, districts, and those still standing and the ones lost. ALL ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD LEGION THEATER was a our first hybrid event, live streaming our in-person behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollywood Legion Theater and Post 43 (1929) to a global audience as part of our education series for members and the general public to encourage preservation and sustainability.
Who leads Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation?
Tiffany Nitsche serves as President, Board of Directors.
Where is Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 16% of expenses go to program services.
Is Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation trustworthy?
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954164089.
What is Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation's website?
http://lahtf.org