EIN 53-0245017

John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,747
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts serves as a presidential memorial and the nation's center for the performing arts. It annually hosts more than 2,000 performances and events, with televised productions, events, and radio broadcasts reaching audiences totaling nearly 2 million. As a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy and a leader for the arts across America and around the world, it reaches and connects with artists, inspiring and educating communities. All are welcome to create at this Washington DC-based performing arts center.
Total revenues
$239,686,348
2022
Total expenses
$252,661,541
2022
Total assets
$619,695,551
2022
Num. employees
1,747
2022

Program areas at John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the nation's Performing Arts facility, annually hosting more than 2,000 performances and events for audiences totaling nearly 2 million, with televised productions, events and radio broadcasts reaching 40 million more. the organization (a) produces and presents music, dance, theater, opera and ballet; (b) supports artists in the creation of new works; and (c) serves as the nation's leader in Arts education. Additionally, the organization is a living memorial to the late president John F. Kennedy and receives more than 1 million visitors annually from every state and countries around the world who can view the information about his vision and advocacy for the Arts, his life and his presidency.

Grants made by John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Turnaround Arts CaliforniaTurnaround Arts$46,178
Exploring The ArtsTurnaround Arts$32,000
Lookingglass Theatre CompanyNew Plays Initiative$30,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert H Smith Family FoundationDonation$2,297,590
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,013,100
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationTo Support the Social Impact Fund$1,500,000
...and 100 more grants received totalling $19,674,319

Personnel at John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Stacey B JohnsonChief Financial Officer
Barbara A PolkChief Human Resources Officer / Chief Administrative Officer / Senior Vice President , Human Resources$251,853
Ellery J BrownSenior Vice President of Operations / Senior Vice President , Operations$230,636
Kevin F GiglintoSenior Vice President , Marketing and Chief Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President , Marketing and Sales$280,000
Eileen T AndrewsVice President , Public Relations$194,621
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$116,290,442
Program services$111,283,975
Investment income and dividends$3,640,523
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$478,039
Net rental income$-631,138
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,116,398
Net income from fundraising events$-2,095,088
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-123,280
Miscellaneous revenues$9,726,477
Total revenues$239,686,348

Form 990s for John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-14990View PDF
2020-092021-08-10990View PDF
2019-092020-09-23990View PDF
2018-092019-10-21990View PDF
2017-092018-10-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY$182,748,154
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OH$68,025,435
Seattle Theatre GroupSeattle, WA$72,970,506
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO$68,524,134
Kimmel CenterPhiladelphia, PA$94,182,677
Carnegie Hall / The Carnegie Hall CorporationNew York, NY$90,457,248
Joe's PubNew York, NY$70,543,996
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL$78,366,900
Metropolitan Opera AssociationNew York, NY$281,587,346
New Jersey Performing Arts Center CorporationNewark, NJ$60,369,438
Data update history
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 83 new grant, including a grant for $2,297,590 from Robert H Smith Family Foundation
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 85 new personnel
May 11, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $362,862 from Washington National Opera
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2700 F St NW
Washington, DC 20566
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
kennedy-center.org/ 
Phone
(202) 416-8000
Facebook page
KennedyCenter 
Twitter profile
@kencen 
IRS details
EIN
53-0245017
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Central organization
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