San Francisco, CA

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

EIN 94-3192980

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Black communities Children & youth

Mission

A Stage for All, A Story for Everyone — to reimagine classical works and create opportunity, equity, and recognition for actors and artists of color through productions, education, and community programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

The African-American Shakespeare Company (AASC) is a professional 501(c)(3) regional theatre in San Francisco that stages classical and contemporary works through an African-American cultural lens, while operating education and youth programs that expand access to theatre for Bay Area communities. AASC maintains an active season and education calendar: recent productions include Cinderella (December 2024) and From One to Another (March 15–30, 2025), it ran summer youth offerings such as Wiz Jr. (summer 2025), and it planned a 30th anniversary season (September 2024–2025) with community events (e.g., Taste of Shakes on October 11, 2025) and an upcoming production, Shakespeare Over My Shoulder (May 15–June 7, 2026). The organization's EIN (94-3192980) and tax-exempt status (IRS recognition since December 1997) were verified against public nonprofit records and the charity’s own filings and web presence. In April 2025 AASC publicly appealed for support after the City of San Francisco rescinded at least $200,000 in Dream Keeper Initiative funding, and the company subsequently pivoted programming and fundraising to sustain operations and workforce development plans.

Notable achievements

30th Anniversary Season

Celebrated a 30th anniversary program cycle across 2024–2025 with special events and expanded programming highlighting AASC’s history and community impact.

San Francisco Arts Commission Support (FY24)

Awarded a substantial community investment from the San Francisco Arts Commission (FY24) to support productions and planning for the 30th anniversary season.

New Works and Expanded Education

Produced recent premieres and repertory (including Cinderella, From One to Another) while maintaining youth and education initiatives such as summer camps and in-school/residency programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $747K
Annual revenue: $994K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 94-3192980
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: african-americanshakes.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated by Charity Navigator (three-star equivalent, 86% score) for accountability and finance practices.

Maintains public IRS Form 990 filings and is listed in nonprofit databases (e.g., ProPublica/GuideStar), providing transparency on finances and operations.

Received regional media attention including San Francisco Chronicle coverage in April 2025 related to the rescinded Dream Keeper Initiative funding and the organization’s subsequent fundraising appeal.

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