Royal National Theatre
87% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Royal National Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2014, with $176,873,253 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
1411 Broadway 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10018 EIN 38-3866410 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$176.9M
▲ 16.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$167.8M
Net assets
$115.0M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $7 to raise $100
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. For Royal National Theatre: 87% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 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 Royal National Theatre: 8 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Royal National Theatre: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Royal National Theatre: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
At the national, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. and we make it for everyone.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1411 Broadway 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10018
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $222.1M (FY2014) to $176.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69.5MNet assets $115.0M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$184.5M
Total liabilities
$69.5M
Net assets
$115.0M
Salaries & benefits
$64.6M
38% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,873,253▲16.0% | $167,792,992▲6.6% | $115,036,600▲11.4% | $184,524,400▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $152,440,766▲42.0% | $157,463,528▲43.6% | $103,275,772▼1.6% | $166,276,518▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,387,400▼2.7% | $109,679,940▲0.2% | $104,903,370▼9.2% | $158,333,175▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $110,413,445▲50.0% | $109,456,891▲62.3% | $115,563,167▼3.6% | $172,224,697▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,600,990▼45.7% | $67,460,512▼53.7% | $119,929,500▲17.0% | $168,039,150▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,586,840▼5.4% | $145,628,530▼0.9% | $102,460,208▼12.8% | $124,496,000▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,387,432▲0.6% | $146,991,123▲1.3% | $117,469,264▼9.7% | $139,999,400▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $142,481,283▲6.0% | $145,132,063▲11.6% | $130,138,036▲10.0% | $155,773,408▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $134,415,377▼26.6% | $130,045,765▼26.2% | $118,335,555▼8.5% | $140,780,655▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $183,051,126▼17.6% | $176,119,708▼12.9% | $129,271,200▲8.0% | $156,820,800▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $222,077,646 | $202,213,319 | $119,687,400 | $148,233,960 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Rufus Norris — $235,937 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus Norris | Director & Chief Executive | 40 | $235,937 |
| Kate Varah Ne Booth | Co-chief Executive | 40 | $231,966 |
| Susan Elizabeth Fosbury | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $196,352 |
| Indhu Rubasingham | Director & Co-chief Executive | 40 | $173,042 |
| Kathryn Marten | Director of Development | 40 | $172,568 |
| Jennifer Bennet-sinclair | Director of Culture | 40 | $152,103 |
| Kathryn Bennett | Managing Dir. & Producer | 40 | $145,190 |
| Paul Handley | Dir. of Production & Technical | 40 | $145,190 |
| Alex Bayley | Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $138,276 |
| Amanda Pritchard | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Cate Blanchett | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Dame Karen Pierce | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Dame Marit Mohn | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Dame Vikki Heywood Dbe | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Elizabeth Pryce | Board Member | 4 | — |
| James Graham | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Louise Charlton | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Melanie Richards Cbe | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Sarah Wiggins | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Simon Minty | Board Member | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Push the Button Limited | Repairs | $7,268,192 |
| Altair Media Limited | Marketing | $3,123,249 |
| Ceh Contracts Ltd | Repairs | $2,713,225 |
| Noonan Services Group Ltd | Facilities Security | $2,682,500 |
| Colliers | Consulting | $2,372,213 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Royal National Theatre a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Royal National Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3866410, based in New York, New York.
- What is Royal National Theatre's EIN?
- Royal National Theatre's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3866410.
- How much revenue does Royal National Theatre report?
- Royal National Theatre reported $176,873,253 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Royal National Theatre's spending goes to programs?
- Royal National Theatre spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Royal National Theatre have?
- CharityIndex grades Royal National Theatre A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Royal National Theatre's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Royal National Theatre's latest Form 990 is $235,937, paid to Rufus Norris (Director & Chief Executive).
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Data for Royal National Theatre (EIN 38-3866410) 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.