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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
89/100 · 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
large

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
Arts & Culture · NTEE A65
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SU
Susan Elizabeth Fosbury
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex B•••••
DIR. AUDIENCES AND MARKETING
AN
Anthony P••••
Director
CH
Chris M•••••
Director
CH
Christine G••••••
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
DA
Dame K•••• P•••••
Board Member
DA
Dame V•••• H•••••• C••
Board Member
EL
Elizabeth O•••••
Board Member
FA
Farrah S••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen P•••••
Board Member
KA
Kash B••••••
Producer
KA
Kate V••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KA
Kathryn M•••••
Director
LI
Lisa B•••••
Executive Director
LO
Louise C•••••••
Board Member
ME
Melanie R•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ME
Melanie R••••••• C••
BOARD MEMBER
RU
Rufus N•••••
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
SA
Sabine C•••••••
Board Member
SI
Simon M••••
Board Member
SI
Simon W••••••
Board Member
SI
Sir D•••• B••••••
Chairman
SI
Sir L•••• H••••
Board Member
SU
Susan E•••••••• F••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TI
Tim S••••
Board Member
VI
Vicki M•••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Joan Plowright - Britannica
May 2026
www.britannica.com
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
Gallery of London’s Southbank Centre Receives National Heritage Protection After 35-Year Campaign - 1 - ArchDaily
Feb 2026
www.archdaily.com
Hamlet at the National Theatre - felixonline.co.uk
Jan 2026
felixonline.co.uk
Form filed
$176.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
On This Day: Irish actor and "Harry Potter" star Michael Gambon born - IrishCentral
Oct 2025
www.irishcentral.com
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
Form filed
$107.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$110.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$73.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$135.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Royal National Theatre This page 89 $176.9 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

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 - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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