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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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You
Mission
At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture 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, 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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.
Filing history
6 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.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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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
Hamlet at the National Theatre - felixonline.co.uk
Bacchae is bold first choice for National Theatre’s new director - The Conversation
How the National Theatre Finds Talent - Mandy
National Theatre Live to stage ‘Present Laughter’ - Nebraska Today
Your complete guide to the National Theatre in London - London Theatre
How to Audition for the National Theatre - Backstage
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 - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 91 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 · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo 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