Mission
The organization produces programs for youth and young adults in the Washington DC, metropolitan area that promote interdisplinary education and positive levels of self-esteem.
Public Charity
THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE
THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE, of Washington, DC, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $246K in revenue, $220K in expenses, $103K in total assets. 4 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $122K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 521749748
Washington, DC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$246K
Total Expenses$220K
Total Assets$103K
Grant Records4
Funding Total$122K
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
CREATIVITY IN COMMUNITY
$67,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000
general support
$25,000
GENERAL OPERATING RELIEF SUPPORT;
$5,000
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Trustee
Alexander Hunter
Trustee
Anntoinette White-Richardson
Trustee
Calondra D Tibbs
Trustee
Chimera Thompson
Treasurer
Harrine Freeman
Secretary
Lejuan F Martin Esq
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246K | $220K | $103K |
| 2024 | $288K | $225K | $76K |
| 2023 | $399K | $309K | $139K |
| 2021 | $242K | $199K | $46K |
| 2020 | $181K | $144K | $74K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $181K to $246K (+36%), with total assets most recently reported at $103K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.