Dobama Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1964, with $763,390 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$763K
▼ 14.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$996K
Net assets
$423K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dobama Theatre Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dobama Theatre Inc: 5 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dobama Theatre Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dobama Theatre Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $369K (FY2013) to $763K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-30.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$692K
Total liabilities
$269K
Net assets
$423K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $763,390▼14.5% | $996,306▲30.7% | $423,057▼35.5% | $692,128▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $893,061▲0.3% | $762,232▲6.7% | $655,973▲24.9% | $861,987▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $890,249▲70.6% | $714,463▲128% | $525,144▲50.3% | $819,107▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $521,872▼27.7% | $313,491▼51.2% | $349,358▲164% | $724,439▲95.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $721,864▲1.5% | $642,087▼17.0% | $132,105▲152% | $371,494▲117% | 990 |
| 2018 | $711,103▲1.8% | $774,028▲12.3% | $52,328▼54.6% | $171,332▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $698,847▲11.6% | $689,368▲11.5% | $115,253▲22.0% | $165,681▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $626,215▲18.3% | $618,541▲17.8% | $94,486▲8.7% | $170,795▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $529,261▲12.2% | $524,946▲18.1% | $86,955▲4.8% | $172,198▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $471,884▲27.9% | $444,655▲14.3% | $82,954▲47.9% | $177,095▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $368,985 | $388,972▲18.5% | $56,086▼35.4% | $109,982▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $328,171▼14.6% | $86,759▼27.9% | $122,320▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $384,446 | $120,294 | $164,527 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
13 grants to Dobama Theatre Inc totaling $525K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Organizational capacity building | 2024 | $91,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | 2023 annual support | 2023 | $54,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $6,450 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support. | 2022 | $50,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support | 2021 | $60,675 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2021 | $53,750 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Increased staff capacity during dobama's 60th season | 2019 | $52,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Performance space conversion project, general support | 2018 | $10,325 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support | 2017 | $22,450 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Expanding equity theatre-compliant technical capacity and audience services | 2016 | $63,175 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity building for actors' equity association - small professional theatre (aea-spt) designation | 2015 | $31,166 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity building for actors' equity association - small professional theatre (aea-spt) designation | 2014 | $15,584 |
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Data for Dobama Theatre Inc (EIN 34-0943782) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.