Walnut Street Theatre Corp
THE MISSION OF WALNUT STREET THEATRE COMPANY IS TO SUSTAIN THE TRADITION OF PROFESSIONAL THEATRE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ITS FUTURE VIABILITY AND VITALITY.IT DOES SO THROUGH:- THE PRODUCTION …
Walnut Street Theatre Corporation
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Walnut Street Theatre Corp is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 231715152.
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Mission
The mission of walnut street theatre company is to sustain the tradition of professional theatre and contribute to its future viability and vitality.it does so through:- the production and presentation of professional theatre;- the encouragement, training and development of artists;- the cultivation of diverse audiences and the preservation and chronicling of its theatre building, a national historic landmark
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Walnut Street Theatre Corp with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 83% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWalnut Street Theatre Corp is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 231715152. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Walnut Street Theatre Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231715152. 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.
Walnut Street Theatre Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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.
Walnut Street Theatre Corp is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 825 Walnut St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Walnut Street Theatre Corp has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Walnut Street Theatre Corp 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Walnut Street Theatre Corp. 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, Walnut Street Theatre Corp 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Walnut Street Theatre Corp is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 231715152. Walnut Street Theatre Corp is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Walnut Street Theatre Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Walnut Street Theatre Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231715152, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE CORP 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 77 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Walnut Street Theatre Corp
- What is Walnut Street Theatre Corp?
- Walnut Street Theatre Corp is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Walnut Street Theatre Corp is a arts culture organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 231715152.
- When was Walnut Street Theatre Corp founded?
- Walnut Street Theatre Corp was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Walnut Street Theatre Corp?
- Bernard Havard serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Walnut Street Theatre Corp located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Walnut Street Theatre Corp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Walnut Street Theatre Corp trustworthy?
- Walnut Street Theatre Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Walnut Street Theatre Corp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231715152.
- What is Walnut Street Theatre Corp's website?
- https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org