Royal Shakespeare
94% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Royal Shakespeare is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1981, with $104,260,892 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Warwickshire Cv37 6bb, United Kingdom, 00000 EIN 13-3085180 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$104.3M
▼ 9.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$106.4M
Net assets
$165.2M
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
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $8 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 Shakespeare: 94% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -2% 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 Shakespeare: 19 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ 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 Shakespeare: 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 Shakespeare: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The company's principal objectives laid down in the royal charter are to conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of shakespeare and to advance and improve the dramatic art, both in the united kingdom and throughout the world. the company is charged with producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds, and with teaching and training and other educational activities.
Contact & location
- Address
- Warwickshire Cv37 6bb, United Kingdom, 00000
- City
- —
- State
- —
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $98.3M (FY2013) to $104.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51.5MNet assets $165.2M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$216.7M
Total liabilities
$51.5M
Net assets
$165.2M
Salaries & benefits
$1.0M
1% of expenses
Board members
16
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,260,892▼9.0% | $106,396,244▼2.7% | $165,173,512▲0.2% | $216,659,130▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,613,871▲32.7% | $109,366,648▲26.4% | $164,781,500▲7.6% | $215,566,826▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,391,214▲62.1% | $86,516,066▲48.7% | $153,156,654▼8.4% | $201,881,627▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,293,786▼4.6% | $58,167,000▲29.1% | $167,168,496▼6.2% | $206,454,836▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,856,041▼38.9% | $45,043,253▼53.4% | $178,155,607▲20.6% | $215,947,821▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,354,171▼19.4% | $96,666,762▼11.1% | $147,708,946▼9.1% | $161,485,201▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,299,737▲0.1% | $108,770,635▼4.8% | $162,423,470▼4.1% | $178,159,247▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,169,687▼17.8% | $114,216,082▼14.9% | $169,432,999▲12.0% | $191,959,907▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $137,693,877▼3.3% | $134,256,433▲9.1% | $151,340,658▼11.5% | $178,316,810▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,337,787▲36.8% | $123,085,831▲26.2% | $170,974,110▲8.5% | $200,827,349▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $104,022,351▲5.8% | $97,565,525▲3.1% | $157,548,235▼6.9% | $175,002,425▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $98,332,135 | $94,616,539▼8.6% | $169,224,177▲12.4% | $189,831,966▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,548,950▲26.1% | $150,564,537▼6.8% | $167,358,315▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $82,137,795▲39.6% | $161,564,559▼1.6% | $178,128,600▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $58,845,478▲10.0% | $164,122,421▲16.6% | $179,939,962▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,485,372 | $140,751,379 | $161,460,307 | 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: Catherine Mallyon — $227,027 (0.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Mallyon | Former Executive Director | 1 | $227,027 |
| Daniel Evans | Co-artistic Director | 40 | $220,294 |
| Christopher Hill | Director of Audiences & Marketing | 40 | $218,764 |
| Tamara Harvey | Co-artistic Director | 40 | $196,532 |
| Lisa Hughes | Chief Finance Officer | 40 | $159,712 |
| Andrew Leveson | Executive Director | 40 | $148,820 |
| Christopher O'brien | Director of Audiences & Ma | 40 | $115,744 |
| Sarah Ellis | Director of Creative Innovation | 40 | $108,540 |
| Peter Warman | Deputy Director of Development | 40 | $105,611 |
| Stephanie Dittmer Hensen | Development Director | 40 | $104,544 |
| Amanda Parker | Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Miller Mbe | Member | 1 | — |
| Ayanna Thompson | Member | 1 | — |
| Clare Reddington | Member | 1 | — |
| Emma Smith | Member | 1 | — |
| Geoff Barton | Member | 1 | — |
| Liz Vernon | Member | 1 | — |
| Lucy Williams | Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Smith | Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Thompson | Deputy Chairman | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aka Promotions Ltd | Marketing Services | $2,944,121 |
| Casarotto Ramsay & Associates Ltd | Agent Services | $2,385,477 |
| Ocs Group Uk Limited | Cleaning/environmental Contractor | $2,223,819 |
| The Agency (london) Ltd | Agent Services | $1,396,684 |
| Dewynters Ltd | Marketing Services | $1,361,804 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Royal Shakespeare a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Royal Shakespeare is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3085180.
- What is Royal Shakespeare's EIN?
- Royal Shakespeare's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3085180.
- How much revenue does Royal Shakespeare report?
- Royal Shakespeare reported $104,260,892 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Royal Shakespeare's spending goes to programs?
- Royal Shakespeare spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Royal Shakespeare have?
- CharityIndex grades Royal Shakespeare A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Royal Shakespeare's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Royal Shakespeare's latest Form 990 is $227,027, paid to Catherine Mallyon (Former Executive Director).
Explore more
Data for Royal Shakespeare (EIN 13-3085180) 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.