Royal National Theatre
At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone.
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At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoyal 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $177M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Royal National Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 93/100.
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. 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 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 $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.
Royal National Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You Royal National Theatre is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Royal National Theatre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE 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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Sentiment
NeutralJoan Plowright - Britannica
National Theatre - Time Out Worldwide
Labkhand Theater reviews Royal National Theatre's “Fleabag” - Tehran Times
Who is Maria Friedman? Musicals, theatre and more - WhatsOnStage
Beloved TV and theatre actor Desmond Barrit dead aged 81 - Female First
Gallery of London’s Southbank Centre Receives National Heritage Protection After 35-Year Campaign - 1 - ArchDaily
Hamlet at the National Theatre - felixonline.co.uk
On This Day: Irish actor and "Harry Potter" star Michael Gambon born - IrishCentral
Bacchae is bold first choice for National Theatre’s new director - The Conversation
How the National Theatre Finds Talent - Mandy
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- 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
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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, United States.
- What is Royal National Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Royal National Theatre trustworthy?
- Royal National Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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