Spooky Action Theater Company
RECHARGE OUR IMAGINATIVE, INTUITIVE, EMOTIONAL CORE, AND REKINDLE OUR SHARED CONSCIOUSNESS. PROJECTS INCLUDE FULL PRODUCTIONS OF PLAYS (BOTH NEW AND PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED), FULLY STAGED BOOK-IN-HAND PRODUCTIONS, READINGS THAT …
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Spooky Action Theater is a small, daring theater company in downtown Washington, DC. With an emphasis on movement-based theater that reaches beyond realism and explores the unconcsiou mind, Spooky Action offers a unique performing arts experience.
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Mission
Recharge our imaginative, intuitive, emotional core, and rekindle our shared consciousness. Projects include full productions of plays (both new and previously produced), fully staged book-in-hand productions, readings that employ minimal movement and staging, and experimental workshops for members of the theater community, with special emphasis on engaging students in the greater washington dc area.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySpooky Action Theater Company is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 421646001. 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 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $248K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Spooky Action Theater Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421646001. 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.
Spooky Action Theater Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Spooky Action Theater Company is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 1810 16th St Nw, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Spooky Action Theater Company has $248K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Spooky Action Theater Company 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 small organization. It has $248K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Spooky Action Theater Company. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Spooky Action Theater Company 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Spooky Action Theater is a small, daring theater company in downtown Washington, DC. With an emphasis on movement-based theater that reaches beyond realism and explores the unconcsiou mind, Spooky Action offers a unique performing arts experience. Spooky Action Theater Company is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $248K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Spooky Action Theater Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spooky Action Theater Company is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421646001, 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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SPOOKY ACTION THEATER COMPANY 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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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 35 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Spooky Action Theater Company
- What is Spooky Action Theater Company?
- Spooky Action Theater Company is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Spooky Action Theater is a small, daring theater company in downtown Washington, DC. With an emphasis on movement-based theater that reaches beyond realism and explores the unconcsiou mind, Spooky Action offers a unique performing arts experience.
- When was Spooky Action Theater Company founded?
- Spooky Action Theater Company was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Spooky Action Theater Company?
- Elizabeth Dinkova serves as BOARD MEMBER.
- Where is Spooky Action Theater Company located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Spooky Action Theater Company's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Spooky Action Theater Company trustworthy?
- Spooky Action Theater Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Spooky Action Theater Company's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421646001.
- What is Spooky Action Theater Company's website?
- https://www.spookyaction.org