Touchstone
Touchstone reached nearly 10,000 people through original productions, arts-in-education residences, and community initiatives in the 2024-25 season. In production, the theatre celebrated its 44th season with its annual …
Touchstone Theatre
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Founded in 1981, Touchstone Theatre is a professional non-profit ensemble theatre company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Mission
Touchstone reached nearly 10,000 people through original productions, arts-in-education residences, and community initiatives in the 2024-25 season. In production, the theatre celebrated its 44th season with its annual five-day, free-to-attend arts and community festival, festival unbound, which, for the first time, added festival-related programming throughout the rest of the season. The season featured nine unique performances, the majority of which were world premieres. Education completed 33 theatre arts residencies for local elementary, middle, and high school students and offered camp touchstone and teen ensemble programs, reaching hundreds of children and youth throughout the school year and summer months. In partnership with moravian university, the theatre's master of fine arts in performance creation program served two students in the 2024-25 year.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Touchstone with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTouchstone is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bethlehem, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 232073331. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $620K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Touchstone's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232073331. 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.
Touchstone has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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 90/100.
Touchstone is located in Bethlehem, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Touchstone has $620K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Touchstone 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 medium organization. It has $620K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Touchstone. 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, Touchstone 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 83% 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.
Founded in 1981, Touchstone Theatre is a professional non-profit ensemble theatre company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Touchstone is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $620K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Touchstone are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Touchstone is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232073331, 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 50 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Touchstone
- What is Touchstone?
- Touchstone is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bethlehem, United States. Founded in 1981, Touchstone Theatre is a professional non-profit ensemble theatre company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
- When was Touchstone founded?
- Touchstone was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Touchstone?
- James P Jordan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Touchstone located?
- Headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, United States.
- What is Touchstone's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Touchstone trustworthy?
- Touchstone has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Touchstone's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232073331.
- What is Touchstone's website?
- http://www.touchstone.org