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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A650) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER INC

EIN: 39-0946025 · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-3504 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 54 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 70/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 88/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Milwaukee Rep ignites positive change in the cultural, social, and economic vitality of its community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukee’s rich diversity.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$34.8M
Total Revenue
$15.8M
Total Expenses
$100.5M
Net Assets
497
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 79.6%
Fundraising Efficiency 399.6%
Operating Reserve 76.36x
Liability-to-Asset 6.2%
Revenue Diversification 74.2%
Executive Compensation $1.1M
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 433 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
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
79.6% 79.7%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
11.9% 13.2%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
8.6% 5.9%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
399.6% 812.3%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
76.4 mo 29.3 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
6.2% 12.3%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
74.2% 67.9%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-12.0% 7.9%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
3.8% 7.2%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
54.6% 2.0%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $34.8M $15.8M $100.5M 79.6% 497
2023 $39.6M $15.2M $79.2M 84.3% 592
2022 $35.7M $15.0M $53.5M 83.9% 383
2021 $10.0M $8.3M N/A — 417
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Organization Details
EIN
39-0946025
State
WI
City
MILWAUKEE
ZIP
53202-3504
Classification
A650
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1954
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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