Ford S Theatre Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ford S Theatre Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1967, with $16,323,584 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
514 10th Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20004 EIN 52-6073157 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.3M
▼ 38.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$17.1M
Net assets
$78.1M
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
—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 Ford S Theatre Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · -5% 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 Ford S Theatre Society: 55 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Ford S Theatre Society— 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 Ford S Theatre Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 514 10th Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20004
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.8M (FY2013) to $16.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.8MNet assets $78.1M
Operating margin
-4.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$95.9M
Total liabilities
$17.8M
Net assets
$78.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,323,584▼38.2% | $17,063,232▲5.4% | $78,149,719▲1.0% | $95,926,566▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $26,392,386▲85.7% | $16,196,100▼0.2% | $77,386,717▲19.3% | $91,474,977▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,208,834▼27.4% | $16,221,967▲6.8% | $64,884,600▼1.7% | $72,273,837▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,576,339▲171% | $15,189,450▲80.1% | $65,973,501▲3.0% | $70,916,217▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,232,784▼72.1% | $8,432,564▼40.2% | $64,063,726▲2.3% | $73,235,231▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,936,106▲44.9% | $14,091,357▼9.9% | $62,650,567▲26.9% | $73,756,310▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,896,308▲42.4% | $15,634,737▲2.3% | $49,385,254▲5.3% | $59,824,149▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,565,794▼20.7% | $15,286,848▼1.3% | $46,901,659▼4.3% | $48,455,784▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,845,167▲27.7% | $15,488,061▲23.9% | $49,011,276▲2.4% | $50,752,489▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,412,655▼7.8% | $12,501,959▼9.9% | $47,867,073▼2.1% | $50,083,585▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,465,643▲24.5% | $13,875,564▲11.3% | $48,892,629▼3.1% | $50,630,810▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,811,928 | $12,462,462▼0.7% | $50,432,582▼0.4% | $51,622,451▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,551,465▼8.4% | $50,634,855▲0.1% | $52,815,065▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,699,234▲20.4% | $50,586,966▲1.3% | $54,996,182▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $11,380,783▲6.8% | $49,943,786▲0.6% | $52,446,115▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $10,654,801 | $49,632,712 | $51,100,055 | 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 · $5.9M total
112 grants to Ford S Theatre Society totaling $5.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $124,364 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Ctia-the Wireless Association | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Council of Life Insurers Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | General support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Denver Foundation | Theater | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To support the ford's theater gala | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Lincolns legacy campaign for the future | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $746,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $191,147 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ford S Theatre Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ford S Theatre Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6073157, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ford S Theatre Society's EIN?
- Ford S Theatre Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6073157.
- How much revenue does Ford S Theatre Society report?
- Ford S Theatre Society reported $16,323,584 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ford S Theatre Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Ford S Theatre Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ford S Theatre Society (EIN 52-6073157) 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.