Orpheum Theatre Group
To enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate, and enlighten while preserving the historic orpheum theatre and the halloran centre for performing …
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Mission
To enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate, and enlighten while preserving the historic orpheum theatre and the halloran centre for performing arts & education
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· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Orpheum Theatre Group has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development 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
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrpheum Theatre Group is a registered community development nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 620983983. 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 $19M in annual revenue. 171 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orpheum Theatre Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 620983983. 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.
Orpheum Theatre Group 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Orpheum Theatre Group is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orpheum Theatre Group has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orpheum Theatre Group is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 171 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orpheum Theatre Group. 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, Orpheum Theatre Group 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Explore the Orpheum Theatre Memphis for Broadway shows, concerts, events, and community programs. Plan your visit, buy tickets, or support the arts today! Orpheum Theatre Group is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Orpheum Theatre Group are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 620983983, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ORPHEUM THEATRE GROUP is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Orpheum Theatre's Brett Batterson on Broadway season and what's next - WKNO FM
Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors - Daily Memphian
Orion Financial Named Presenting Sponsor of the 17th Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards - newswire.com
Orpheum Theatre Unveils 2026–27 Broadway Season - WKNO FM
Orpheum unveils 2026-2027 Broadway season - The Business Journals
Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre Upcoming Events - WKNO FM
Orpheum, Halloran Centre to undergo exterior revitalizations - Action News 5
A New Look for a Memphis Icon: The Orpheum Theatre Group Unites Its Downtown Campus - We Are Memphis
Orpheum Theatre Group to get a 'facelift' by 100th anniversary - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News - Daily Memphian
Orpheum Theatre Group unveils revitalization plan for Downtown campus - The Business Journals
Activity timeline
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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 - 171 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 171 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orpheum Theatre Group
- What is Orpheum Theatre Group?
- Orpheum Theatre Group is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. Explore the Orpheum Theatre Memphis for Broadway shows, concerts, events, and community programs. Plan your visit, buy tickets, or support the arts today!
- When was Orpheum Theatre Group founded?
- Orpheum Theatre Group was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Orpheum Theatre Group?
- Brett Batterson serves as President.
- Where is Orpheum Theatre Group located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Orpheum Theatre Group's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orpheum Theatre Group trustworthy?
- Orpheum Theatre Group 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 Orpheum Theatre Group's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 620983983.
- What is Orpheum Theatre Group's website?
- http://www.orpheum-memphis.com