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Seacoast Repertory Theatre

EIN 02-0419993 · Portsmouth, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE IS A NON-PROFIT, PROFESSIONAL REGIONAL THEATER LOCATED IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH, NH. ITS MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THROUGH THE POWER OF LIVE THEATER.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
30
Volunteers
335

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. OUR MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THROUGH THE POWER OF LIVE THEATRE. WE BELIEVE THAT BROADWAY-QUALITY SHOWS CAN BE PRODUCED, STAGED, AND SEEN RIGHT HERE ON THE SEACOAST. OUR MAINSTAGE PRESENTS YEAR-ROUND, BROADWAY-QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT FROM CLASSICS TO NEW WORKS, PERFORMED BY THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL ACTORS FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. WE BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE OF THEATRE, WHICH IS WHY WE HOUSE THE REP ACADEMY. EACH YEAR, WE TRAIN HUNDREDS OF PERFORMERS, YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE WITH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND CAMPS DESIGNED TO NURTURE TALENT AND CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE.THE SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE BELIEVES THAT THEATER IS FOR EVERYONE. THAT IS WHY THE THEATRE TRIES HARD TO KEEP TICKET PRICES LOW AND CLASS TUITION AFFORDABLE. THE SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS REGULARLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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