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The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick
The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick reported $15.0 million in revenue and $15.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.90 went to program services, $6.28 to management and general costs and $3.82 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 72.0% of the total. Government grants made up 10.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $264,084 (PRESIDENT/CE). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 38% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $15MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.9% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.3% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.24 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 16.7% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 10.4% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 72.0% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $264,084 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.71% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 22.3 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 19 of 19 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseMainstage programming State Theatre new jersey's mainstage programming features high-caliber performing artists across a variety of genres, including an increasing number of blockbuster acts. The theatre consistently brings in top-tier artists from around the world, serving more than 200,000 people from throughout the state annually. Pillars of its programming include the broadway series, which features national tours of hit broadway musicals; the orchestra series, which features renowned international orchestras in a hall noted for its acoustical excellence; continued on schedule o
Arts education arts education has been a cornerstone of State Theatre new jersey's mission from its very first season, and has grown to serve nearly 20,000 people annually. Programs are provided at heavily subsidized cost or completely free of charge, and include performances for schools, which presents high-quality school day matinee performances for students;sensory-friendly performances, tailored for those on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivies; the artist-in-residence program, which serves disadvantaged populations in special needs and inner-city schools, continued on…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT/CE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $237,690 | $0 | $26,394 | $264,084 |
| VP OF MARKET Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,961 | $0 | $15,232 | $162,193 |
| STEWARD Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,465 | $0 | $0 | $145,465 |
| VP OF DEVELO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,691 | $0 | $0 | $123,691 |
| KEY EMPLOYEE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $120,371 | $0 | $0 | $120,371 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $89,621 | $0 | $15,196 | $104,817 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick (Part VII, line 2).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 19 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5276
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MEAN GIRLS TOURING LLC Performing arts | $263,999 |
| TINA ON TOUR LLC Performing arts | $222,998 |
| ANNIE ON TOUR Peforming arts | $220,692 |
| MY GIRL TOUR LLC Performing arts | $216,629 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick totaling $44,319 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick spent in FY2025, $89.90 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick reported that 89.9% of its $15.5 million in expenses went to program services, 6.3% to management and general and 3.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $264,084, for the role of PRESIDENT/CE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick get its money?
Of $15.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 16.7% came from contributions and grants (including 10.4% from government grants) and 72.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The State Theatre Regional Arts Center at New Brunswick a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-1616384 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202640899349300884 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202540649349301329 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431039349300218 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311359349310811 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221329349303647 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202140989349301319 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-1616384: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.