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Royal National Theatre

At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone.

Arts & Culture New York, NY EIN: 383866410 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Royal National Theatre

We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone.

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: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.12%
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)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Royal National Theatre has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% 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
  • 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

Royal National Theatre 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 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 383866410. 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 $177M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Royal National Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383866410. 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.

Royal National Theatre 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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Royal National Theatre is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, Royal National Theatre has $177M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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.

Royal National Theatre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $177M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Royal National Theatre. 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, Royal National Theatre is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You Royal National Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $177M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Royal National Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Royal National Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383866410, 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
$100M-$1B
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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Susan E•••••••• F••••••
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

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

National Theatre - Time Out Worldwide
May 2026
www.timeout.com
Labkhand Theater reviews Royal National Theatre's “Fleabag” - Tehran Times
Apr 2026
www.tehrantimes.com
Who is Maria Friedman? Musicals, theatre and more - WhatsOnStage
Apr 2026
www.whatsonstage.com
Beloved TV and theatre actor Desmond Barrit dead aged 81 - Female First
Mar 2026
www.femalefirst.co.uk
Hamlet at the National Theatre - felixonline.co.uk
Jan 2026
felixonline.co.uk
Form filed
$176.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Bacchae is bold first choice for National Theatre’s new director - The Conversation
Oct 2025
theconversation.com
How the National Theatre Finds Talent - Mandy
Jul 2025
www.mandy.com
Form filed
$152.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
National Theatre Live to stage ‘Present Laughter’ - Nebraska Today
Jul 2024
news.unl.edu
Form filed
$107.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$110.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Your complete guide to the National Theatre in London - London Theatre
Jul 2022
www.londontheatre.co.uk
How to Audition for the National Theatre - Backstage
Jul 2022
www.backstage.com
Form filed
$73.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$135.6M 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 - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 91 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 · 1963
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Royal National Theatre

What is Royal National Theatre?
Royal National Theatre is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You
When was Royal National Theatre founded?
Royal National Theatre was founded in 1963.
Who leads Royal National Theatre?
Susan Elizabeth Fosbury serves as COO.
Where is Royal National Theatre located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Royal National Theatre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Royal National Theatre trustworthy?
Royal National Theatre 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 Royal National Theatre's registration number?
IRS EIN: 383866410.
What is Royal National Theatre's website?
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk