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Revels, Inc.

Bringing Traditions to Life

Cambridge, MA   |  http://www.revels.org

Mission

Revels brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through musical and theatrical celebrations of our world’s cultural and seasonal traditions. Through a network of affiliates around the country, Revels combines artistic excellence with the lively participation of audience and volunteers in our performances and programs, inviting the communities we serve to join us, sparking appreciation and respect for the diverse world in which we live, and awakening a renewed sense of joy and connection.

Ruling year info

1975

Executive Director

Diane Kennedy

Artistic Director

Mr. Patrick Swanson

Main address

2 Brattle Square

Cambridge, MA 02138 USA

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EIN

04-2557549

NTEE code info

Performing Arts (A60)

Arts Education/Schools (A25)

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The Christmas Revels

Revels' signature program is the annual production of The Christmas Revels at Sanders Theater at Harvard University. This multi-cultural celebration of the winter solstice is performed 16 times for annual audiences of 18,000 people.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Revels offers programs in traditional folk songs, dance and stories. Programs include public school workshops, after school enrichement classes, and a variety of out of school workshops. Revels also provides weekly arts classes for home-schooled children.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Begun as a partnership with the Charles River Conservancy in 2004, Revels RiverSing is a participatory music event filled with music, magic, and songs celebrating the Autumnal Equinox and the splendor of the Charles River and its parklands. While puppets and whimsy may abound, the heart of RiverSing is singing and the joyful spirit that comes with it.

Population(s) Served

An annual celebration of the vernal equinox held in March to officially welcome in the spring! Spring Sing features guest artists, Revels Singers, Children's Ensemble, and community singing.

Revels Spring Sing is full of fun for the whole family!

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth
Families
Adults
Children and youth
Families

Where we work

Financials

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Revels, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 10/06/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Simon Horsburgh

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/9/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data