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Lyric Stage Inc

Dedicated to the development and preservation of the American musical, Lyric Stage is Dallas County's only locally produced, professional musical theater company. The activity and mission is continued …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Lyric Stage Inc

Lyric Stage – a Dallas-based 501c3 not-for-profit professional musical theatre company – with the mission of developing and preserving the musical.

Founded
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Dedicated to the development and preservation of the American musical, Lyric Stage is Dallas County's only locally produced, professional musical theater company. The activity and mission is continued on Schedule O.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.86
Program$0.86
87% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lyric Stage Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
  • 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Lyric Stage Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 752486365. 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 $434K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lyric Stage Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 752486365. 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.

Lyric Stage Inc 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 86% 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.

Lyric Stage Inc is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lyric Stage Inc has $434K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% 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.

Lyric Stage Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $434K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lyric Stage 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, Lyric Stage 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Lyric Stage – a Dallas-based 501c3 not-for-profit professional musical theatre company – with the mission of developing and preserving the musical. Lyric Stage Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $434K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lyric Stage Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lyric Stage Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 752486365, 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
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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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
12

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SC
Scott G•••••••
General Manager

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Madison Lyric Stage Presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - Zip06
Jul 2026
zip06.com
LES MISERABLES Cast Revealed At Lyric Stage Boston - BroadwayWorld
Jul 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Madison Lyric Stage Presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - Zip06
Jul 2026
zip06.com
Madison Lyric Stage To Present Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' This Month - Patch
Jul 2026
patch.com
CT LIVE: Madison Lyric Stage's Summer Festival - NBC Connecticut
Jun 2026
www.nbcconnecticut.com
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Madison Lyric Stage - CT Examiner
Jun 2026
ctexaminer.com
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Anything But at Lyric Stage Boston - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Theater Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Lyric Stage Company of Boston) - Stage and Cinema
May 2026
stageandcinema.com
There's nothing rotten about Lyric Stage's new production - WBUR
May 2026
www.wbur.org
ALL MY SONS, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, and More Set For Lyric Stage Boston 2026-27 Season - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 39 officers 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 · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lyric Stage Inc

What is Lyric Stage Inc?
Lyric Stage Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Lyric Stage – a Dallas-based 501c3 not-for-profit professional musical theatre company – with the mission of developing and preserving the musical.
When was Lyric Stage Inc founded?
Lyric Stage Inc was founded in 1993.
Who leads Lyric Stage Inc?
Scott Guenther serves as General Manager.
Where is Lyric Stage Inc located?
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
What is Lyric Stage Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lyric Stage Inc trustworthy?
Lyric Stage Inc 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 Lyric Stage Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 752486365.
What is Lyric Stage Inc's website?
http://www.lyricstage.org