L A Public Theatre Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
L A Public Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lewiston, Maine, registered in 1992, with $1,070,242 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
31 Maple St, Lewiston, ME, 04240 EIN 01-0466131 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 28.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$995K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 L A Public 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +7% 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 L A Public Theatre Inc: 24 mo reserves · +7% 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 L A Public 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 →
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 L A Public Theatre Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 31 Maple St, Lewiston, ME, 04240
- City
- Lewiston
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $569K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $146KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$146K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,070,242▲28.6% | $994,875▲5.5% | $1,956,075▲12.6% | $2,101,744▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $831,992▼7.0% | $942,986▲9.3% | $1,737,062▼2.5% | $1,822,348▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $894,182▲6.6% | $862,816▲18.9% | $1,782,284▲5.8% | $1,828,661▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $838,662▲82.6% | $725,866▲75.5% | $1,683,850▲4.1% | $1,727,487▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $459,295▼24.2% | $413,531▼36.3% | $1,617,567▲12.8% | $1,624,801▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $605,970▼24.0% | $649,638▼12.8% | $1,434,533▼0.4% | $1,518,247▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $797,430▲34.1% | $744,820▲17.3% | $1,440,265▲13.7% | $1,574,162▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $594,830▼2.1% | $634,712▲2.0% | $1,266,299▼0.7% | $1,313,555▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $607,519▼1.4% | $622,447▲0.2% | $1,274,749▲0.4% | $1,324,392▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $615,927▲5.5% | $621,004▲3.6% | $1,269,148▼0.7% | $1,312,909▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $583,972▲2.7% | $599,649▼11.0% | $1,278,270▼1.9% | $1,329,420▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $568,711 | $673,709▲31.2% | $1,303,638▼0.2% | $1,354,551▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $513,458▼3.4% | $1,306,704▲9.1% | $1,358,904▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $531,315 | $1,198,100 | $1,334,435 | 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 · $31K total
3 grants to L A Public Theatre Inc totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Theater | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Theater | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $5,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L A Public Theatre Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L A Public Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0466131, based in Lewiston, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L A Public Theatre Inc's EIN?
- L A Public Theatre Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0466131.
- How much revenue does L A Public Theatre Inc report?
- L A Public Theatre Inc reported $1,070,242 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L A Public Theatre Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades L A Public Theatre Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L A Public Theatre Inc (EIN 01-0466131) 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.