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Third Rail Repertory Theatre

The mission of third rail repertory theatre is to provide a dynamic artistic home for theatre audiences in portland by fostering a professional local company, which, through collaboration …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Third Rail Repertory Theatre

Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a arts culture organization based in PORTLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 200092657.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

The mission of third rail repertory theatre is to provide a dynamic artistic home for theatre audiences in portland by fostering a professional local company, which, through collaboration and discipline, brings to life exceptional stories that provoke dialogue, encourage empathy, and inspire curiosity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A65
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($441,519)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200092657. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $535K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Third Rail Repertory Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Third Rail Repertory Theatre is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Third Rail Repertory Theatre has $535K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% 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.

Third Rail Repertory Theatre is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $535K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Third Rail Repertory 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.

Third Rail Repertory Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. 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.

Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a arts culture organization based in PORTLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 200092657. Third Rail Repertory Theatre is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Third Rail Repertory Theatre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $535K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Third Rail Repertory Theatre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200092657, 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
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MA
Maureen Porter
Mng Artistic Dir

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Mary C••••••
SECRETARY
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Matt B••••
Director
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Maureen P•••••
MANAGING DIR
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Pancho S•••••
Director
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Penny G••••••••
Director
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Stuart R••••••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Third Rail Repertory Theatre This page 93 $534,575 83%
Bloom Arts Foundation Inc 93 $595,470 97%
Puppet Showplace Inc 93 $938,645 81%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 92%
Eight o Clock Theatre Inc 93 $322,347 89%
Inffinito Art & Cultural Foundation Inc 93 $317,718 100%
Shattered Globe Theatre 93 $789,751 86%
Experimental Chinese School Inc 93 $231,403 83%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 82%

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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Third Rail Repertory Theatre

What is Third Rail Repertory Theatre?
Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Third Rail Repertory Theatre is a arts culture organization based in PORTLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 200092657.
When was Third Rail Repertory Theatre founded?
Third Rail Repertory Theatre was founded in 2003.
Who leads Third Rail Repertory Theatre?
Maureen Porter serves as Mng Artistic Dir.
Where is Third Rail Repertory Theatre located?
Headquartered in Portland, United States.
What is Third Rail Repertory Theatre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Third Rail Repertory Theatre trustworthy?
Third Rail Repertory Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Third Rail Repertory Theatre's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200092657.
What is Third Rail Repertory Theatre's website?
http://thirdrailrep.org