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FLAGSTAFF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

EIN: 81-1449121 · FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001-5500 · United States · FY 2025 Data
3 out of 5 58 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 94/100
Reliability (20%) 50/100
Effectiveness (25%) 78/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival, affectionately known as FlagShakes, is to faithfully portray classics of the Renaissance, as well as produce other actor-driven plays. Each Renaissance performance incorporates Elizabethan staging practices, making these plays accessible and providing a unique learning opportunity. Our performances and educational outreach enlighten our audiences and revitalize empathy. Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to offering exciting artistic opportunity and experience for residents of northern Arizona and visitors from around the world.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$546K
Total Revenue
$318K
Total Expenses
$248K
Net Assets
4
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 88.9%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 9.38x
Liability-to-Asset 0.9%
Revenue Diversification 50.7%
Executive Compensation $28K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 7,718 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
88.9% 87.1%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
11.1% 9.8%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
9.4 mo 8.7 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.9% 1.1%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
50.7% 95.9%
P10P90
Top quarter
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
41.9% 2.4%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $546K $318K $248K 88.9% 4
2023 $159K $146K $36K 86.5% —
2022 $161K $154K $22K 87.0% —
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Organization Details
EIN
81-1449121
State
AZ
City
FLAGSTAFF
ZIP
86001-5500
Classification
P20
Category
Human Services
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2015
Form 990
On File
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