Primary Stages Company Inc
Primary Stages was founded in 1984 by Casey Childs with a simple goal: to give playwrights the opportunity to see their latests works staged before an audience. Throughout …
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Primary Stages Company Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 133258765.
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Mission
Primary Stages was founded in 1984 by Casey Childs with a simple goal: to give playwrights the opportunity to see their latests works staged before an audience. Throughout our 39-year history, we have produced more than 140 new plays, with the majority being New York and World premiers. Offstage, Primary Stages has fostered the creation of 165+ new works in our Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group, supported 3600+ aspiring adult artists at the Einhorn School of Performing Arts since its inception and creating new arts development initiatives like our Echoes Writers Group and our Creative access grants, and serving over 20,000 NYC public school students through our free student matinee program.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Primary Stages Company Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 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 + methodologyPrimary Stages Company Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 133258765. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Primary Stages Company Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133258765. 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.
Primary Stages Company Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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 90/100.
Primary Stages Company Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 520 8th Avenue, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Primary Stages Company Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Primary Stages Company 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Primary Stages Company 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, Primary Stages Company 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Primary Stages Company Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 133258765. Primary Stages Company Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Primary Stages Company Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Primary Stages Company Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133258765, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PRIMARY STAGES COMPANY INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 81 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 · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Primary Stages Company Inc
- What is Primary Stages Company Inc?
- Primary Stages Company Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Primary Stages Company Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 133258765.
- When was Primary Stages Company Inc founded?
- Primary Stages Company Inc was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Primary Stages Company Inc?
- Shane Hudson serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Primary Stages Company Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Primary Stages Company Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Primary Stages Company Inc trustworthy?
- Primary Stages Company Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Primary Stages Company Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133258765.
- What is Primary Stages Company Inc's website?
- https://www.primarystages.org