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EIN 01-0387418

Penobscot Theatre Company

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
78
City
Bangor
State
Maine
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2024-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Promoting and encouraging dramatics and theatrical art by producing and sponsoring high quality live theatre and conducting children’s workshops, educational outreach programs and intern training programs.
Total revenues
$1,807,124
2024
Total expenses
$2,214,826
2024
Total assets
$2,408,075
2024
Num. employees
78
2024

Program areas at Penobscot Theatre Company

The production and support for numerous live theatrical performances, including some of the biggest box office successes in the Theatre's history.
Educational/outreach programming that is the largest in the state, serving thousands of Maine students in schools with workshops.

Who funds Penobscot Theatre Company

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Mimi FoundationGeneral Operating Support$109,000
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Theatrical Productions and Activities$55,000
Onion FoundationTo Provide General Support$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Financials for Penobscot Theatre Company

RevenuesFYE 08/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$690,459
Program services$960,005
Investment income and dividends$13,654
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$176
Net income from fundraising events$36,627
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$90,031
Miscellaneous revenues$16,172
Total revenues$1,807,124

Organizations like Penobscot Theatre Company

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The City Theatre CompanyPittsburgh, PA$3,543,292
52nd Street ProjectNew York, NY$1,055,298
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY)Honolulu, HI$2,162,965
Harlem StageNew York, NY$3,702,961
Shakespeare Theatre of New JerseyFlorham Park, NJ$2,934,817
The Drama League of New YorkNew York, NY$1,837,581
Omaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NE$5,419,021
Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Beach, CA$4,791,054
Intiman Theatre FestivalSeattle, WA$2,105,896
George Street PlayhouseNew Brunswick, NJ$5,949,381
Data update history
August 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 30, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from Shubert Foundation
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Maine Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
131 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Metro area
Bangor, ME
County
Penobscot County, ME
Website URL
penobscottheatre.org/ 
Phone
(207) 942-3333
Facebook page
penobscottheatre 
Twitter profile
@ptctheatre 
IRS details
EIN
01-0387418
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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