irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KNew play development is something we work on all year round-this year included readings by Liba Vaynberg (playwright of Matriarchs) as well as the toddler play by Helen Cespedes, Fort Knox, Florida by Leigh Flayton, Alice in Bed (with a new foreword) by Susan Sontag under Inés Braun's direction and other readings. We partnered with the American Playwriting Foundation for some of our readings that were more public-facing, allowing artists to directly engage with their audience around relevant themes. We also hosted readings internally and fostered dramaturgical conversations (after readings, led by the artists) to better understand the stage of the play and how it can progress further. We also co-produced a developmental workshop the Hearth (another organization whose mission aligns with ours).
- #2 $15KAs part of our mission to foster leadership through women's arts and culture, we worked on the short art film SUITE BERGAMASQUE (starring Sharina Martin, Craig Divino, Ali Stoner, and Elia Monte-Brown) directed by Raj Trivedi by helping develop and produce the film along the lines of our organization's mission. This film focuses on a woman who is a pianist, wrestling with her demons around performance and criticism upon completion of a concert in which she played Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy. Our set employed a majority of women and furthered women's narratives through sensitive eand three-dimensional portrayals of the questions that haunt artists and audience members alike: did I do the thing well? Is everyone around me lying to me? When do I want to be praised and when do I want to be criticized? And why? The film is complete along with talkbacks and educational components that allow artists and audience to self-reflect.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
New Play Development
Year-round program supporting emerging playwrights through readings, dramaturgical feedback, and public workshops; includes collaborations with the American Playwriting Foundation and Eugene O'Neill National Playwriting Conference
Round Table
World premiere production co-produced with Fault Line Theater at 59E59, recognized as TSQ's Best of 2019, featuring audience talkbacks and educational engagement
SUITE BERGAMASQUE Film Project
Short art film exploring women artists' psychological struggles with performance and criticism, developed and produced with a majority-women crew and accompanied by educational talkbacks
The Russian & The Jew: A Political Fairy Tale
Co-produced play at The Tank exploring themes of anti-Semitism and misogyny across time periods, supported by COJECO BluePrint Fellowship and featuring post-show talkbacks
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Creating short art films with educational and reflective componentsDeveloped and produced the short art film "SUITE BERGAMASQUE," directed by Raj Trivedi, centered on a female pianist’s internal struggles, and included talkbacks and educational programming to promote self-reflection among artists and audiences.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Developing plays through workshops, readings, and conferencesFacilitates year-round new play development via public and internal readings, dramaturgical discussions, and partnerships with institutions like the Eugene O'Neill National Playwriting Conference and the American Playwriting Foundation. Features works by playwrights such as Liba Vaynberg, Helen Cespedes, Leigh Flayton, and Susan Sontag.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and developing new theatrical worksProduces full-scale theatrical productions and world premieres, including "The Matriarchs," "Round Table," and "The Russian & The Jew: A Political Fairy Tale," with professional artists and at established venues such as 59E59 Theaters and Theater Row. Supported by fellowships and funding, these productions often follow rigorous development processes.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing educational programming and curricular workshops on women's voices in the artsOffers hands-on coursework and curricular workshops focused on amplifying women's voices in the arts, integrating educational components into artistic practice and audience engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$102K92%
Program service revenue$9K8%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$24K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Vaynberg | Creative Director / CEO | 30 | $4K |
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- 59E59 Partner — Presenting venue for the production "Round Table" (2019).
- ART/NY Funder — Provided financial support for the production of "The Matriarchs."
- American Playwriting Foundation Partner — Co-producing partner on the theatrical production "I Came Back For Molly" (2026).
- American Playwriting Foundation Partner — Partnered to host public-facing play readings that enabled artist-audience engagement on relevant themes.
- Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Funder — Provided financial support for the production of "The Matriarchs."
- COJECO Partner — Jewish community organization collaborator in arts and education initiatives.
- Civilians Partner — Collaborating theater company in co-producing and teaching initiatives.
- Eugene O'Neill National Playwriting Conference Partner — Collaborating institution in playwriting development and education.
- Fault Line Theater Partner — Co-produced "Round Table" at 59E59 Theaters.
- Fault Line Theater Partner — Collaborating institution in co-producing and teaching initiatives.
- LABA Second Stage Partner — Arts collaborator in theatrical and educational programming.
- Manhattan JCC Partner — Institutional collaborator in arts and educational programming.
- NYSCA Government — New York State Council on the Arts, a public funding and affiliate partner.
- Sewanee Writers' Conference Partner — Collaborating institution in educational and artistic programming.
- The Hearth Partner — Co-produced a developmental workshop with The Hearth, an organization whose mission aligns with ANNA & KITTY INC's.
- The Tank Partner — Co-produced the play "The Russian & The Jew: A Political Fairy Tale".
- The Tank Partner — Presenting venue and collaborator on productions including "The Russian & The Jew" (2018).
- Theaterlab Presents Partner — Co-produced a theatrical production titled "The Matriarchs."
- Venturous Theater Fund Funder — Provided financial support for the production of "The Matriarchs."
- Working Theater Partner — Collaborating theater organization in co-producing and teaching initiatives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist-Centered Funding Modelmethodology: artist-centered fundingBy channeling donations directly to artists, we ensure financial resources empower creative individuals, because direct funding strengthens artistic ownership, sustainability, and equity in production.
- Collaborative Play Development with Marginalized Voicesmethodology: recentering_marginalized_narrativesBy integrating artist-in-residence programs and thematic workshops, we develop new plays that center Jewish, women's, and immigrant narratives, because sustained collaboration and cultural interrogation foster authentic, introspective storytelling and elevate underrepresented voices.
- Writing and Narrative as Empowermentmethodology: writing-as-empowermentBy using writing and self-expression as core artistic tools, we re-center women's voices and promote introspection, because personal narrative fosters empowerment, emotional processing, and collective dialogue among women artists.