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Count Basie Theatre Inc

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Arts & Culture Red Bank, NJ EIN 221950890 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Count Basie Theatre Inc

Count Basie Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in RED BANK, United States. Annual revenue: $14.8 million. EIN: 221950890.

Founded
Headquarters
Red Bank, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A610
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

To inspire, educate and entertain through its distinct and engaging cultural and artistic offerings that embrace and amplify the diversity of the region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A610
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($22.3 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Count Basie Theatre Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Red Bank, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 221950890. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 189 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Count Basie Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Count Basie Theatre Inc is located in Red Bank, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Based on official tax filings, Count Basie Theatre Inc has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Count Basie Theatre Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 189 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Count Basie Theatre Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Count Basie Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. Visit the Count Basie Theatre Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Count Basie Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in RED BANK, United States. Annual revenue: $14.8 million. EIN: 221950890. Count Basie Theatre Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Count Basie Theatre Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Count Basie Theatre Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 221950890, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AD
Adam Philipson
CEO & president

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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chief EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Alison B••••••••••
Board Member
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Ann M•••• K•••••
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
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Carol S••••••••
Board Member
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Claudia D••••
dei officer
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Craig C•••••••
Board Member
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Darrell L••••••• W••••• S•
Board Member
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Delisha G••••
Board Member
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Edward J Z•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Edward Z•••••••
Board Member
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Fran T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Heather B••••
Board Member
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Isidore J S••••••••
VP OF OPERATIONS
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Isidore S••••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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James M C••••
Board Member
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Jason J••••••
Board Member
JE
Jeremy G•••••
CHAIRPERSON
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Jerry C•••••
Board Member
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Joe W••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jonathan B V•••
VP MARKETING AND PR
JO
Jonathan E V•••
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
KA
Karen F•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
KA
Karen S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kaye W•••
Board Member
LA
Lauren G•••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$28.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$29.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$25.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$22.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$14.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$10.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Count Basie Theatre Inc This page 93 $28.2 million 86%
Bloom Arts Foundation Inc 93 $595,470 97%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Puppet Showplace Inc 93 $938,645 81%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
Hutchinson Municipal Band Association 93 $24,195 100%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 189 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Count Basie Theatre Inc

What is Count Basie Theatre Inc?
Count Basie Theatre Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Red Bank, United States. Count Basie Theatre Inc is a arts culture organization based in RED BANK, United States. Annual revenue: $14.8 million. EIN: 221950890.
When was Count Basie Theatre Inc founded?
Count Basie Theatre Inc was founded in 1972.
Who leads Count Basie Theatre Inc?
Adam Philipson serves as CEO & president.
Where is Count Basie Theatre Inc located?
Headquartered in Red Bank, United States.
What is Count Basie Theatre Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Count Basie Theatre Inc trustworthy?
Count Basie Theatre Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Count Basie Theatre Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 221950890.
What is Count Basie Theatre Inc's website?
http://thebasie.org