Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, childrenss theatre, educational
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company at a glance
In short: Cincinnati Black Theatre Company gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,367
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $50,184
- Median grant
- $50,184
- Total assets
- $29,008
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cincinnati Black Theatre Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($79K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | — | $78,862 |
| ArtsWave Cincinnati, OH | — | $21,505 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,008 | $147,848 | $199,740 | $100,367 | 2 |
| 2024 | $30,880 | $244,552 | $162,026 | — | — |
About Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Based on IRS filings
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is led by Donald Sherman, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Sherman
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Jackson
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avery Hammonds
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Richardson
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harris
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Humpries
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Young
Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
How much does Cincinnati Black Theatre Company give each year?
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company gave $100K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cincinnati Black Theatre Company?
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What is Cincinnati Black Theatre Company?
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $29K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cincinnati Black Theatre Company operate?
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Cincinnati Black Theatre Company's EIN?
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1793396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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