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International City Theatre

EIN 33-0306882 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ICT ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, INSPIRES AND PROVOKES THOUGHTFUL DIALOGUE THROUGH LIVE THEATRE. THE ORGNIZATION TYPICALLY PRESENTS FIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS EACH SEASON AND RUNS SEVERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
33.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
38
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$152,969, artistic director, produce

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $784,148 spent. ICT PRODUCED FIVE MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS IN 2025.ICT IN AN AN AWARD-WINNING THEATRE COMPANY THAT HAS EARNED OVER 500 PROFESSIONAL HONORS, INCLUDING THE LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AND, OUT OF HUNDREDS OF THEATRES, THE LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SEASON IN 2015. IN 2022, ICT WAS NAMED BEST LARGER THEATER BY STAGE SCENE LA.TO DATE, ICT HAS PRODUCED 198 PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING 103 PREMIERES SPANNING THE WORLD, INCLUDING AMERICAN, WEST COAST, CALIFORNIA, AND LOS ANGELES DEBUTS.
  2. $105,578 spent. ICT HAS SIX EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS.PERFORMING ARTS CLASSROOM TEACHING (PACT) PROGRAM: A CURRICULUM-BASED, IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE THIRD GRADE, SUPPORTING LITERACY AND LANGUAGE AND CALIFORNIA STANDARDS FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE TICKETS TO PRODUCTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS TO KEEP THEM MENTALLY ACTIVE AND SOCIALLY ENGAGED, ADDING TO THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND LONGEVITY AS RESEARCH SUPPORTS. SUMMER YOUTH CONSERVATORY: TRAINED CHILDREN AGES 7 THROUGH 15 IN ACTING, SINGING, DANCING AND PLAYWRITING FOR 4 WEEKS, CULMINATING WITH A PERFORMANCE IN THE THEATRE. IT RAN JULY 7 THROUGH JULY 31 WITH 33 STUDENTS. STUDENTS TO STAGE: PROVIDES TICKETS TO STUDENTS TO AGE-APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS ON THE MAIN STAGE. FREE SATURDAY FAMILY THEATRE SERIES: WE OFFERED 5 FREE SATURDAY PRODUCTIONS TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED, TO AGE-APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS. THESE 5 SHOWS WERE PRODUCED: LET THEM EAT BOOKS, FEAST FROM THE EAST, SPIRIT OF BLACK FOLKLORE, CUENTOS DE LA FAMILIA, AND PROUD TO BE ME. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: TRAINS SERIOUS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS BEHIND THE SCENES. WE HAD ONE INTERN IN THE OFFICE COMPLETING A 400-HOUR INTERNSHIP (PAID BY THE LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE).

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 October 13, 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 October 1996.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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