Magic Theatre Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Magic Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1971, with $1,545,813 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2 Marina Blvd Bldg D, San Francisco, CA, 94123 EIN 94-1733420 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 2.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$71K
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.
C
—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 Magic 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 →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -11% 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 Magic Theatre Inc: 0 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C 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 Magic 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 Magic Theatre Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Marina Blvd Bldg D, San Francisco, CA, 94123
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $521KNet assets $71K
Operating margin
-10.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$592K
Total liabilities
$521K
Net assets
$71K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,545,813▲2.4% | $1,712,629▲2.0% | $71,209▼70.1% | $592,086▼26.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,509,520▲31.8% | $1,678,277▲11.0% | $238,025▼41.5% | $809,422▼25.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,145,406▼20.8% | $1,512,443▲26.6% | $406,782▼47.4% | $1,086,905▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,445,865▲71.4% | $1,194,788▲73.8% | $773,819▲48.0% | $983,140▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $843,584▼39.8% | $687,508▼48.1% | $522,742▲42.6% | $829,639▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,401,144▲4.2% | $1,323,605▼2.7% | $366,666▲26.8% | $689,768▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,344,826▼26.7% | $1,360,125▼22.5% | $289,127▼5.0% | $511,146▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,834,234▲39.0% | $1,754,076▲10.5% | $304,426▲35.7% | $584,655▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,319,507▼28.2% | $1,587,816▼12.7% | $224,268▼54.5% | $577,135▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,837,727▼12.8% | $1,818,177▲1.3% | $492,577▲4.1% | $815,307▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,106,850▲42.2% | $1,794,114▲8.5% | $473,027▲195% | $846,931▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,481,267 | $1,654,090▲0.5% | $160,291▼51.9% | $560,509▼23.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,646,678▼1.4% | $333,114▼43.8% | $735,397▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,670,647▲10.9% | $592,813▲82.5% | $922,664▲52.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,506,777 | $324,838 | $603,909 | 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 · $1.3M total
44 grants to Magic Theatre Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $34,240 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support multiple specific efforts. to be used for the martha heasley cox raw play series. | 2023 | $54,276 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,260 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $7,450 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - to be used for the martha heasley cox raw play series. advised - for the continuation of the martha heasley cox raw play series and the heasley cox discovery prize | 2022 | $53,175 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $18,108 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $7,150 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - for the continuation of the martha heasley cox raw play series and for the the heasley cox discovery prize. advised - to be used for the martha heasley cox raw play series, which is currently composed of two staged reading series at the exploratorium and at the commonwealth club. | 2021 | $49,740 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $22,072 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Magic Theatre Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Magic Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1733420, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Magic Theatre Inc's EIN?
- Magic Theatre Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1733420.
- How much revenue does Magic Theatre Inc report?
- Magic Theatre Inc reported $1,545,813 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Magic Theatre Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Magic Theatre Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Magic Theatre Inc (EIN 94-1733420) 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.