The Byrd Theatre Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Byrd Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, Virginia, registered in 2002, with $1,609,968 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA, 23221 EIN 31-1806232 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▼ 18.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 The Byrd Theatre Foundation— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +13% 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 The Byrd Theatre Foundation: 14 mo reserves · +13% 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 The Byrd Theatre Foundation— 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 The Byrd Theatre Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA, 23221
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $316K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
12.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,609,968▼18.8% | $1,406,194▼2.2% | $1,598,958▲14.6% | $2,854,934▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,982,695▲106% | $1,437,414▼1.4% | $1,395,184▲64.2% | $2,670,570▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $962,885▼32.0% | $1,457,125▲31.3% | $849,903▼36.8% | $2,094,923▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,416,918▲152% | $1,110,075▲73.3% | $1,344,143▲29.6% | $2,615,720▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $563,364▼16.8% | $640,642▲16.5% | $1,037,300▼15.3% | $1,935,860▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $676,854▼6.3% | $549,961▲125% | $1,225,367▲15.3% | $2,157,495▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $722,736▲177% | $244,179▲37.3% | $1,062,696▲76.1% | $1,837,940▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $260,659▲31.0% | $177,906▼12.4% | $603,610▲12.7% | $1,642,458▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $198,933▲134% | $203,104▼6.5% | $535,623▼0.8% | $1,595,348▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $85,029▼77.8% | $217,251▲38.4% | $540,214▼19.7% | $1,616,118▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $383,012▲21.4% | $157,004▲28.7% | $672,436▼1.7% | $1,770,902▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $315,566 | $122,036▲91.6% | $683,779▲39.5% | $1,801,805▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $63,698▼21.2% | $490,249▲30.0% | $1,686,481▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $80,802▼8.6% | $377,175▲9.5% | $1,533,022▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $88,362 | $344,475 | $1,500,684 | 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 · $625K total
12 grants to The Byrd Theatre Foundation totaling $625K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc | Community vibrancy | 2024 | $119,250 |
| The Pauley Family Foundation | Capital needs | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Pauley Family Foundation | General operating funds to support theater restoration | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $14,500 |
| The Pauley Family Foundation | Operating and programming support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| The Pauley Family Foundation | Annual support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2020 | $10,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | The annual fund; capital campaign; bryd theatre; general purposes | 2019 | $26,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | The annual fund | 2018 | $5,750 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Renovations, general purposes | 2017 | $42,750 |
| The Pauley Family Foundation | Ada and accessibility renovations | 2017 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Capital campaign, general purposes | 2014 | $31,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Byrd Theatre Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Byrd Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1806232, based in Richmond, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Byrd Theatre Foundation's EIN?
- The Byrd Theatre Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1806232.
- How much revenue does The Byrd Theatre Foundation report?
- The Byrd Theatre Foundation reported $1,609,968 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Byrd Theatre Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Byrd Theatre Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Byrd Theatre Foundation (EIN 31-1806232) 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.