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Omaha Theater Company

To inspire young people and their families to discover the magic of theater.

Arts & Culture Omaha, NE EIN 470494912 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Omaha Theater Company

For over 75 years, The Rose Theater has served generations of children and families in the Omaha metropolitan area.

Founded
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

Mission

To inspire young people and their families to discover the magic of theater.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A650
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
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

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($4.8 million)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Omaha Theater Company is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Omaha, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 470494912. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 135 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Omaha Theater Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Omaha Theater Company is located in Omaha, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Based on official tax filings, Omaha Theater Company has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% 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.

Omaha Theater Company 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 135 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Omaha Theater Company. 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.

Omaha Theater Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 85%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

For over 75 years, The Rose Theater has served generations of children and families in the Omaha metropolitan area. Omaha Theater Company is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Omaha Theater Company's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Omaha Theater Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 470494912, 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
$1M-$10M
81% 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

JU
Julie Walker
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Allie B••••
SECRETARY
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Allison B••••
SECRETARY
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Amy R•••
FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE
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Andreea S•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Bethany B•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Bill S••••
PAST PRESIDENT
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Brook H•••••
VP MARK/DEV
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Bryn R•••
TRUSTEE
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Chloe F••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Debora W•••••••
PRODUCTION & EDUCATION
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Denise C••••••
TRUSTEE
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Doris M••••
TRUSTEE
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Dr K•••••••• E•••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erin S••••
TRUSTEE
GE
Gennean S••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heather K•••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Janelle K••••
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
JE
Jeanette W••••
TRUSTEE
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Jennie B••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Jennifer P•••••••
PRODUCTION/EDUCATION
JO
Joanna S••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joe P••••
TRUSTEE
JO
John T•••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Julie W•••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KA
Kanyon C••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Omaha Theater Company This page 93 $5.7 million 81%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%
Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc 93 $3.5 million 83%
Classical Music Institute Cmi 93 $2.5 million 93%
Battery Dance Corporation 93 $1.3 million 82%

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 - 135 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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

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Quick facts about Omaha Theater Company

What is Omaha Theater Company?
Omaha Theater Company is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Omaha, United States. For over 75 years, The Rose Theater has served generations of children and families in the Omaha metropolitan area.
When was Omaha Theater Company founded?
Omaha Theater Company was founded in 1950.
Who leads Omaha Theater Company?
Julie Walker serves as Managing Director.
Where is Omaha Theater Company located?
Headquartered in Omaha, United States.
What is Omaha Theater Company's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Omaha Theater Company trustworthy?
Omaha Theater Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Omaha Theater Company's registration number?
IRS EIN: 470494912.
What is Omaha Theater Company's website?
http://www.rosetheater.org