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Theater Alliance of Washington Dc

It is the mission of the Theater Alliance of Washington DC to develop, produce, and present socially conscious, thought-provoking work that fully engages the community in active dialogue.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Theater Alliance of Washington Dc

Alliance For The Future: Creating an Arts Hub for the Community At Theater Alliance, we believe the arts are the heartbeat of a thriving community—connecting us, sparking change, and reminding us of our shared humanity. Now, we’re stepping into a bold new chapter: building a permanent home that’s far more than a theater.We envision an accessible arts hub that will …

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A61
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

It is the mission of the Theater Alliance of Washington DC to develop, produce, and present socially conscious, thought-provoking work that fully engages the community in active dialogue.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.97%
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)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (76%) 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, Theater Alliance of Washington Dc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Theater Alliance of Washington Dc 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 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 522224355. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $703K in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Theater Alliance of Washington Dc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522224355. 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.

Theater Alliance of Washington Dc 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 80% 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.

Theater Alliance of Washington Dc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Theater Alliance of Washington Dc has $703K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Theater Alliance of Washington Dc 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 $703K in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Theater Alliance of Washington Dc. 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, Theater Alliance of Washington Dc 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 80% 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.

Alliance For The Future: Creating an Arts Hub for the Community At Theater Alliance, we believe the arts are the heartbeat of a thriving community—connecting us, sparking change, and reminding us of our shared humanity. Now, we’re stepping into a bold new chapter: building a permanent home that’s far more than a theater.We envision an accessible arts hub that will … Theater Alliance of Washington Dc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $703K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Theater Alliance of Washington Dc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Theater Alliance of Washington Dc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522224355, 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
$100K-$1M
80% 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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
17

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Shanara G••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 59 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 · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Theater Alliance of Washington Dc

What is Theater Alliance of Washington Dc?
Theater Alliance of Washington Dc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Alliance For The Future: Creating an Arts Hub for the Community At Theater Alliance, we believe the arts are the heartbeat of a thriving community—connecting us, sparking change, and reminding us of our shared humanity. Now, we’re stepping into a bold new chapter: building a permanent home that’s far more than a theater.We envision an accessible arts hub that will …
When was Theater Alliance of Washington Dc founded?
Theater Alliance of Washington Dc was founded in 1993.
Who leads Theater Alliance of Washington Dc?
Shanara Gabrielle serves as Executive Director.
Where is Theater Alliance of Washington Dc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Theater Alliance of Washington Dc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Theater Alliance of Washington Dc trustworthy?
Theater Alliance of Washington Dc 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 Theater Alliance of Washington Dc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522224355.
What is Theater Alliance of Washington Dc's website?
http://www.theateralliance.com