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American Conservatory Theatre Foundation
Also known as American Conservatory Theater
American Conservatory Theatre Foundation reported $16.0 million in revenue and $26.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.03 went to program services, $14.59 to management and general costs and $8.38 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 35.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $498,979 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 26 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 37% 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 $27MFor 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 $16MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.0% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.6% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.40 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 35.2% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 4.4% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 33.5% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $498,979 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.87% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 26 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.4 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 37 of 39 | 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 expenseA.c.t. Foundation is nationally recognized for its groundbreaking productions of classical and contemporary playwriting, and celebrated actor training, education and community programs. The company produces challenging theater in the rich context of symposia, audience discussions and community interaction
The conservatory, education and community programs serve more than 15,000 individuals each year in schools, community centers and a.c.t. Facilities throughout the bay area. The conservatory provides lifelong and transformational learning to people of all ages, backgrounds and commitment to their artistry through live theater classes and actor training. Distinguished former students of the conservatory programs include danny glover, annette bening, denzel washington, benjamin bratt and anika noni rose. The education and community efforts reach students in schools and community centers through…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $480,898 | $0 | $18,081 | $498,979 |
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $458,529 | $0 | $13,547 | $472,076 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $277,694 | $0 | $11,181 | $288,875 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $268,473 | $0 | $5,149 | $273,622 |
| DIRECTOR OF GENERAL MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,754 | $0 | $17,552 | $185,306 |
| GEARY HEAD CARPENTER - BELO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,011 | $0 | $37,558 | $182,569 |
| DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,120 | $0 | $3,429 | $180,549 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EDI Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,237 | $0 | $3,145 | $180,382 |
26 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Conservatory Theatre Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.3M (Part IX, line 5).
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–1b39 · 37 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 5610
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BBB TOURING LLC Production | $1,312,253 |
| CAPACITY INTERACTIVE CONSULTING LLC Advertising | $415,440 |
| CALIFORNIA SCENIC FABRICATION Scenic and stage design and build | $272,050 |
| CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER Scenic and stage design and build | $265,330 |
| TTP PRODUCTIONS LIMITED Scenic and stage design and build | $220,257 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 16 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to American Conservatory Theatre Foundation totaling $472K 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 American Conservatory Theatre Foundation spent in FY2025, $77.03 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of American Conservatory Theatre Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, American Conservatory Theatre Foundation reported that 77.0% of its $26.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.6% to management and general and 8.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Conservatory Theatre Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Conservatory Theatre Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $498,979, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Conservatory Theatre Foundation get its money?
Of $16.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 35.2% came from contributions and grants (including 4.4% from government grants) and 33.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Conservatory Theatre Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-6135772 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 202631329349307753 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541359349313139 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (amended), object 202431649349300108 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331309349304868 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231339349309223 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110979349300221 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-6135772: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.