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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A65) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

BOSTON THEATER COMPANY INC

EIN: 46-1190476 · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-0017 · United States · FY 2025 Data
4 out of 5 71 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 70/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 85/100
Impact (25%) 75/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Boston Theater Company is at the intersection of arts, athletics, and inclusion and is dedicated to creating thoughtful experiences for, with, and about marginalized communities. All our programs are gender expansive and have a pay scale to remove the financial barrier. We believe the arts, theater education and athletics should be for anyone and everyone. Boston Theater Company is rooted in the potential that shared experiences have to unite, uncover and illuminate. We are committed to creating programs that amplify voices that are often left out, including a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Grounded in social responsibility, we champion inclusivity, work to break down financial barriers, and celebrate the transformative power we have as artists. With our innovative events, we strive to embody collaborative expression, celebrate our shared humanity, highlight the complexity of the human condition, and encourage important conversation. Core Values: Social Awareness Actively anti-racist Artistic Excellence and integrity Promote Health and Wellness Collaboration Inclusivity Support the LGBTQ+ community Gender Expansive Financial Statement: Never-Turn-Away-Student Policy: In our Education Program, we have adopted a never-turn-away student policy. We are dedicated to accommodating all interested students, regardless of their financial situation. Athletic Programming: Our athletic programs follow a pay-what-you-can model, including opportunities for free participation. We recognize that everyone should have the chance to engage in athletics and experience the physical, mental, and social benefits they offer. Artistic Programming: We believe that art should be accessible to all. To ensure inclusivity, all our artistic programs offer a free ticket option, allowing all individuals to experience the transformative power of the arts.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$126K
Total Revenue
$113K
Total Expenses
$135K
Net Assets
N/A
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 94.6%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 14.39x
Liability-to-Asset 2.2%
Revenue Diversification 99.8%
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 7,068 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
94.6% 81.9%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
14.4 mo 9.4 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
2.2% 1.5%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
99.8% 77.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-41.3% 6.7%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-35.5% 5.9%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
10.5% 2.4%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Created a thoughtful safe and inclusive experiences. 2,500 $20.00 Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $126K $113K $135K 94.6%
2024 $215K $175K $122K 94.4% 0
2023 $147K $119K $82K 0.0%
2022 $152K $132K $55K 0.0%
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Organization Details
EIN
46-1190476
State
MA
City
JAMAICA PLAIN
ZIP
02130-0017
Classification
A65
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2012
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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