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Upstream Theater

Upstream Theater is a professional production company dedicated to bringing a world of theater to St. Louis. We believe that art engages as much as it entertains and …

Arts & Culture Saint Louis, MO EIN 753151973 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Upstream Theater

In 2022 Upstream Theater produced two shows: Iphigenia in Splott by Welsh playwright Gary Owen, and The Good Ship St. Louis, an original play with music. Due to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the first production was presented as a streamed event as well as on stage, and went on to receive many accolades (including an award for the actress who played the titular role in this one-woman show). Our second production, which was our largest to date, took the 1939 voyage of the Jewish refugee ship the MS St. Louis as a springboard for a soulful examination of issues related to refuge and asylum--at a time when there are more displaced people in the world than …

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Upstream Theater is a professional production company dedicated to bringing a world of theater to St. Louis. We believe that art engages as much as it entertains and that by feeding the senses we feed the soul. Our goal is to move you and to move you to think.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A65
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.44%
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

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($165,020)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Upstream Theater is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, 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 753151973. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $246K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Upstream Theater 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 89% 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.

Upstream Theater is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Upstream Theater has $246K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% 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.

Upstream Theater 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 micro organization. It has $246K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Upstream Theater. 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.

Upstream Theater 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. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.

In 2022 Upstream Theater produced two shows: Iphigenia in Splott by Welsh playwright Gary Owen, and The Good Ship St. Louis, an original play with music. Due to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the first production was presented as a streamed event as well as on stage, and went on to receive many accolades (including an award for the actress who played the titular role in this one-woman show). Our second production, which was our largest to date, took the 1939 voyage of the Jewish refugee ship the MS St. Louis as a springboard for a soulful examination of issues related to refuge and asylum--at a time... Upstream Theater is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Upstream Theater's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $246K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Upstream Theater are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Upstream Theater is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 753151973, 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
89% 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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Leadership

PH
Philip
Boehm

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barb T•••••••
Board Member
CH
Charles A••••
Board Chair
JA
Jarek C••••••••••••
Board Member
JU
Julia W•••••
Board Member
KA
Kathleen S•••••
Board Member
LI
Lizi W•••
ex-officio Managing Director
MO
Mona S••••
Board Member
PA
Paige B••••••
Director
PE
Peter M••••
MANAGING DIRECTOR
PE
Peter M•••• - E• O••••••
Managing Director
PH
Philip
Boehm
PH
philip b••••
artistic director
PH
Philip B•••• - E• O••••••
Artistic Director
SU
Susan N••••••••
Board Secretary
TI
Timothy M••••
Board Member
WE
Wendy G•••••••••••••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

King Lear 1950 Broadway — Photo Coverage - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Humor balances heavy subject matter in Upstream Theater’s ‘End of the World Cabaret’ - Ladue News
Apr 2026
www.laduenews.com
Review: THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at Upstream Theater - BroadwayWorld
Apr 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
St. Louis Theater Circle Awards announces its 2025 nominees – here's who's leading the way - Ladue News
Feb 2026
www.laduenews.com
The Rep leads contenders for 13th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards with 39 Nominations - Pop Life STL
Feb 2026
poplifestl.com
Mirthful ‘Myth of the Ostrich’ Takes Flight with a Trio of Local Treasures - Pop Life STL
Feb 2026
poplifestl.com
A head-in-the-sand approach fuels the laughs in Upstream’s ‘Myth of the Ostrich’ - Ladue News
Jan 2026
www.laduenews.com
Review: The Outrageous Adult Comedy MYTH OF THE OSTRICH is Brimming with a Bevy of Belly Laughs - BroadwayWorld
Jan 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Preview the 2026 theater season in St. Louis - Ladue News
Jan 2026
www.laduenews.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
In Upstream’s ‘Orchard for Chekhov,’ fading reality merges with still-passionate dreams - Ladue News
Nov 2025
www.laduenews.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Upstream Theater This page 93 $246,002 89%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

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Quick facts about Upstream Theater

What is Upstream Theater?
Upstream Theater is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Louis, United States. In 2022 Upstream Theater produced two shows: Iphigenia in Splott by Welsh playwright Gary Owen, and The Good Ship St. Louis, an original play with music. Due to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the first production was presented as a streamed event as well as on stage, and went on to receive many accolades (including an award for the actress who played the titular role in this one-woman show). Our second production, which was our largest to date, took the 1939 voyage of the Jewish refugee ship the MS St. Louis as a springboard for a soulful examination of issues related to refuge and asylum--at a time when there are more displaced people in the world than ever before. This piece, which we were able to produce partly thanks to a prestigious grant from the NEA, also received much praise, as in these lines from critic Mark Bretz "'The Good Ship St. Louis' is the epitome of Upstream's mission 'to move you, and move you to think.' It's an uplifting and valiant effort which lauds the human spirit, even in the face of oppressive obstacles."
When was Upstream Theater founded?
Upstream Theater was founded in 2004.
Who leads Upstream Theater?
Philip serves as Boehm.
Where is Upstream Theater located?
Headquartered in Saint Louis, United States.
What is Upstream Theater's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Upstream Theater trustworthy?
Upstream Theater 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 Upstream Theater's registration number?
IRS EIN: 753151973.
What is Upstream Theater's website?
http://www.upstreamtheater.org