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Gablestage Inc

EIN 59-1972774 · Coral Gables, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GABLESTAGE IS TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY WITH CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY & NEW THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. WE CHALLENGE OUR MULTICULTURAL AUDIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS THAT ENTERTAIN AS WELL AS EXPLORE TODAY'S ISSUES & IDEAS. BY EMPHASIZING NONTRADITIONAL CASTING & EMPLOYING THE BEST OF OUR LOCAL CREATIVE FORCE, GABLESTAGE ENDEAVORS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. GABLESTAGE IS COMMITTED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF THE LOCAL ACTOR,DIRECTOR, DESIGNER & TECHNICIAN BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ARTISTIC ACCLAIM IN THIS REGION. GABLESTAGE BELIEVES THE FUTURE OF THEATRE CAN BE ASSURED ONLY BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG AUDIENCES. THEREFORE, OUR IN-HOUSE MAINSTAGE & IN-SCHOOL TOURING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF OUR THEATRE. FURTHERMORE, GABLESTAGE WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT WORTHY CAUSES THROUGH OUR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION BENEFITS & MAKING THE THEATRE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO OTHER CULTURAL/COMMUNITY GROUPS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
61
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$140,000, prod. artist

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 June 30, 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. IN ITS 26TH SEASON, THE VENERABLE, AWARD-WINNING GABLESTAGE (76 CARBONELL AWARDS, BILL VON MAURER SPECIAL AWARD, 3X MIAMI NEW TIMES-BEST THEATRE COMPANY) SERVES AS A MIAMI CULTURAL CORNERSTONE, PRODUCING THEATRICAL WORKS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE THAT EXPLORE TODAY'S ISSUES AND IDEAS. THIS MILESTONE YEAR SAW 5 PRODUCTIONS ATTRACTING OVER 18,000 PATRONS AND 1,200+ SUBSCRIPTIONS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS, IGNITE, STUDENT MATINEES, DIARY OF A PRODUCTION, PLAY READINGS, AND PRE/POST-SHOW TALKS-REACHED NEARLY 10,000 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH 20+ TEACHING ARTISTS ENGAGING DOZENS OF SCHOOLS. GABLESTAGE HAS BEEN APPROVED TO BECOME THE THEATRE-IN-RESIDENCE AT THE HISTORIC COCONUT GROVE PLAYHOUSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 1980.

    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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