irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $481KENLIGHTEN & INCREASE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS OF THEATRICAL ARTS - PROMOTION OF LIVE THEATRE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Black to Broadway
Initiative to increase engagement and access to Broadway theatre for Black communities.
Broadway Bridges
Program offering $10 tickets to Broadway shows for New York City public high school students and chaperones, aiming to ensure every student sees a Broadway show before graduation.
Family First Nights®
Program enabling financially at-risk families to attend Broadway shows together, promoting theatre-going as a lifelong activity and educating youth about theatre careers.
The Jimmy Awards® / The National High School Musical Theatre Awards®
Annual program recognizing excellence in high school musical theatre performance, involving over 150,000 students annually through regional competitions and awarding educational scholarships.
Viva Broadway
Program building bridges between Broadway and Latino communities through events, concerts, and audience development.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Operating Broadway Bridges for NYC public high school studentsProvides $10 tickets to Broadway shows for New York City public high school students; since 2017, has brought 150,000 students and chaperones to live performances.
- Operating Family First Nights for financially at-risk familiesEnables financially at-risk families to attend Broadway shows and learn about non-performance theatre careers; launched in New York City in 2005 and expanded to other U.S. cities.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Operating the National High School Musical Theater Awards (The Jimmy Awards)Runs an annual national program that enables high school students to perform and compete on a Broadway stage, recognizing excellence in high school musical theatre and facilitating over $6 million in educational scholarships.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Promoting public appreciation of theatrical arts through live theatre programmingAdvances public knowledge, appreciation, and awareness of theatrical arts through live theatre programming initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-presenting benefit concerts to support Family First Nights and related initiativesCo-presented benefit concerts including a 2013 In the Heights reunion in Washington Heights and a 2015 Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine performance at the Minskoff Theatre, with proceeds supporting Family First Nights and partner arts organizations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.04M
Contributions & grants$255K13%
Program service revenue$1.76M86%
Investment income$22K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.94M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$110K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$1.20M
Investments$0
Liabilities$153K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte St Martin | VICE PRESIDENT (thru 02/24) | 1 | $617K |
| Jason Laks | vice PRESIDENT (eff. 02/2024) | 1 | $561K |
| CHERyl PHILLIPS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | $274K |
board members · 7
- Albert Nocciolino — PRESIDENT (thru 08/2024)
- Colleen Jennings-Roggensack — Director (eff. 08/2024)
- David Richards — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Joan Squires — Director (eff. 08/2024)
- Seth Sklar-Heyn — Director (eff. 08/2024)
- Sue Frost — director (eff. 08/2024)
- Thomas Schumacher — PRESIDENT (eff. 08/2024)
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- 5000 Broadway Productions Partner — Co-presented the In the Heights: In Concert benefit event as part of the Viva Broadway initiative.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on the Broadway Bridges program to provide low-cost Broadway tickets to public high school students.
- President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities Partner — Collaborated on efforts to preserve Haiti's arts and cultural heritage after the 2010 earthquake.
- Smithsonian Institution Partner — Collaborated on efforts to preserve Haiti's arts and cultural heritage after the 2010 earthquake.
- Theatre Communications Group Partner — Co-hosted the Second American Congress of Theatre (ACT II) at Harvard University in 2000.
- United Federation of Teachers Partner — Supports the Broadway Bridges program in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
- United Palace of Cultural Arts Partner — Co-presented the In the Heights: In Concert benefit event as part of the Viva Broadway initiative.
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.
- Arts Engagement Through Live Performance 7 orgsmethodology: arts-engagement-through-live-performanceBy promoting live theatre as a cultural experience, we increase public knowledge and appreciation of the theatrical arts, because immersive attendance builds emotional connection and understanding of artistic value.shared approach: Engagement Through Participation →
- Targeted Audience Development for Inclusionmethodology: targeted_audience_developmentBy designing outreach initiatives specifically for underrepresented communities, we increase access to and engagement with Broadway, because culturally responsive programming reduces barriers and fosters belonging among audiences historically excluded from live theatre.
- Youth Development Through Performance Opportunitiesmethodology: youth-development-through-performance-opportunitiesBy creating performance and competition opportunities for high school students on Broadway, we develop youth talent and broaden access to professional theatre, because direct participation fosters skill-building, career exposure, and equitable entry into the industry.