F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, registered in 1986, with $5,799,232 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
71 Public Sq, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701 EIN 22-2697004 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.8M
▲ 66.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.5M
Net assets
$7.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +23% margin
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 F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts: 20 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 71 Public Sq, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701
- City
- Wilkes Barre
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2013) to $5.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $7.6M
Operating margin
23.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$7.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,799,232▲66.4% | $4,456,198▲18.6% | $7,602,416▲23.8% | $8,711,733▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,485,865▼33.5% | $3,756,661▲5.4% | $6,141,140▼1.6% | $7,162,783▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,242,511▲212% | $3,565,163▲255% | $6,238,957▲30.1% | $7,075,122▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,680,721▼46.8% | $1,004,741▼72.2% | $4,795,485▲37.0% | $7,090,247▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,159,976▼40.5% | $3,611,224▼32.7% | $3,500,070▼13.6% | $4,653,674▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,308,805▼1.4% | $5,362,801▲0.3% | $4,050,387▲3.2% | $4,867,612▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,384,890▲35.9% | $5,345,717▲20.6% | $3,923,287▲2.0% | $4,884,244▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,962,099▲9.0% | $4,432,691▲25.2% | $3,845,860▼8.8% | $4,727,406▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,633,490▲13.2% | $3,539,154▲8.6% | $4,217,680▲2.1% | $5,039,058▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,210,370▼8.2% | $3,260,129▼5.7% | $4,130,393▼1.3% | $4,668,228▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,498,774 | $3,458,750▲16.7% | $4,183,953▲6.3% | $5,047,206▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,963,416▼16.5% | $3,936,193▲5.3% | $4,769,476▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,549,817▲31.9% | $3,738,972▲16.7% | $4,590,126▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,691,174▲8.4% | $3,204,369▼2.8% | $3,888,101▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,483,462 | $3,295,464 | $3,900,777 | 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.
Grants received · $289K total
17 grants to F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts totaling $289K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2697004, based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts's EIN?
- F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2697004.
- How much revenue does F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts report?
- F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts reported $5,799,232 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for F M Kirby Center For Thr Perform Ing Arts (EIN 22-2697004) 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.