OLD GLOBE THEATRE
SAN DIEGO, CA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
AS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING PROFESSIONAL REGIONAL THEATRES AND ONE OF SAN DIEGO'S LARGEST ARTS INSTITUTIONS, THE TONY AWARD-WINNING OLD GLOBE HAS SERVED THE SAN DIEGO REGION SINCE 1937 WHEN A POPULAR VENUE FOR SHAKESPEARE'S WORK AT THE 1935-36 CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN BALBOA PARK WAS ESTABLISHED AS A PERMANENT OPERATION. THE OLD GLOBE PRODUCES A YEAR-ROUND SEASON OF 15 OR MORE PLAYS AND MUSICALS, INCLUDING WORLD PREMIERES, MODERN CLASSICS, NEW WORKS, BROADWAY-BOUND PRODUCTIONS AND THE HIGHLY-REGARDED SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. IN ADDITION TO THE ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING ON ITS THREE STAGES, WITH AUDIENCE CAPACITIES OF 600/600/250, THE GLOBE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ARTS ENGAGEMENT AND HUMANITIES PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND EDUCATION OF AUDIENCES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds OLD GLOBE THEATRE
$19.9M in foundation grants on record from 60 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Old Globe Endowment Trust 386838007 | $5.4M | 3 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $3.7M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.8M | 4 |
| San Diego Foundation | $518K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $470K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $465K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $350K | 2 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $286K | 3 |
| Patrons of the Prado | $209K | 4 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | $197K | 3 |
Leadership
TIM SHIELDS — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (Principal officer)
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