The National Theatre Foundation
The National Theatre Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The National Theatre Foundation's mission is to serve DC’s community with high caliber performing arts including Broadway productions, classical and popular entertainment, and award-winning educational programming, and to promote DC as a vibrant cultural destination; and contribute to the city’s economic vitality. Our organization's vision is to impact American theatre with entertainment experiences of exceptional merit; inspire audiences and performers through our decades-long commitment to diverse educational programs that develop intellect through creativity; celebrate our legacy as an historic cultural venue in the heart of the city; and preserve our place at the core of American theatre history as the venue where legendary performers and performances are experienced.
About
IN ADDITION TO THE PERFORMANCES ON THE MAINSTAGE, THE NATIONAL THEATRE CORPORATION PRESENTS 3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE SATURDAY MORNING AT THE NATIONAL, COMMUNITY STAGE CONNECTIONS, AND THE HIGH SCHOOL TICKET PROGRAM. THE SATURDAY MORNING AT THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PRESENTS 60 PERFORMANCES PER YEAR ON 30 SATURDAYS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE WASHINGTON METRO REGION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE FOR THE AUDIENCES AND FEATURE LOCAL ARTISTS FROM MULTIPLE GENRES INCLUDING THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE, PUPPETS, STORYTELLING, ETC. THE COMMUNITY STAGE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM PAYS A ROSTER OF LOCAL ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE ATTEND A PERFORMANCE AT THE THEATRE DUE TO PHYSICAL OR FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS. VENUES INCLUDE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, AND THE VA. THESE PERFORMANCES ARE FREE FOR THE AUDIENCES. THE HIGH SCHOOL TICKET PROGRAM WELCOMES 20 OR MORE STUDENTS PER MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE OF A BROADWAY TOURING PRODUCTION FOR FREE AND HEAR FROM A THEATRE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Our mission is to be the stage for the nation. building on our 1835 foundation and legacy as a cornerstone of american theatre history, we:1.) serve the community by presenting the highest caliber performing arts ranging from broadway productions to classical and popular entertainment to award-winning educational programming;2.) promote metropolitan washington as a vibrant cultural destination; and3.) contribute to the economic vitality of our nation's capital.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Promote the national theatre in washington, d.c.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as DC.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 1321 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 16 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,221,921.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $190,868 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $153,233 in fundraising expenses.