named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual John Lennon Tribute
Charity concert celebrating John Lennon’s life, music, and message of peace; features performances by renowned artists and supports community programs
John Lennon Real Love Project
Free songwriting workshop where participants write new lyrics to John Lennon's "Real Love" and record them with original tracks; offered to children in hospitals, public schools, and cancer support communities
MAD Art Workshop
Visual arts workshop led by former MAD Magazine art directors, offered in partnership with Covenant House for homeless youth
Workshops for the Cancer Community
Free creative arts and mindfulness workshops including writing, visual arts, meditation, and performance for individuals and families affected by cancer
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 2 activities
- Deliver free creative arts and mindfulness workshops to individuals impacted by cancerProvides over 200 free annual workshops in creative expression, songwriting, cartooning, and mindfulness for cancer patients, survivors, and their families through partnerships with regional cancer support communities; expanded to virtual delivery during the pandemic.
- Provide creative arts programs for youth in crisis through partnership with Covenant HouseOffers free songwriting, cartooning, and MAD Art workshops to vulnerable, homeless, runaway, and exploited youth at Covenant House in Manhattan.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host the Annual John Lennon Tribute benefit concertProduces and hosts an annual cultural and charity concert honoring John Lennon's life and message since 1981, with proceeds supporting programs for communities in need; events have included live performances at the Beacon Theatre and global streaming of archival content.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Implement the John Lennon Real Love Project in schools and healthcare settingsDelivers songwriting workshops using John Lennon’s original tracks to public elementary and middle schools, as well as hospitals and community organizations; launched in 2021 with 19 schools and expanded to over 35 schools across multiple counties, including programs at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Red Door Community.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer specialized creative workshops in puppetry, cartooning, dream interpretation, and free writingConducts ongoing workshop series in puppet-making and operation, original cartoon character creation, Jungian dream journaling and interpretation, and judgment-free free-writing using curated prompts, open to children, teens, and adults.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Produce solo theater, dance, experimental productions, and tribute concertsCreates and produces artistic performances including solo theater and dance works, plays, experimental productions, and concerts honoring artists such as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Train psychotherapists and teach creative techniques based on primal improvisationProvides training for psychotherapists and offers classes in primal improvisation at the Center for Feelings and Creativity, rooted in techniques developed through Theatre of Encounter.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$289K
Contributions & grants$164K57%
Program service revenue$125K43%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$339K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$84K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$84K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -24.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE RAIOLA | PRESIDENT | 15 | $38K |
board members · 2
- GARY SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- MIKE TASSONE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Barbara Pitcher Partner — Collaborated on theatrical productions including Celebrating Paddy Chayefsky and Chekov With Music.
- Brooklyn Puppet Conspiracy Partner — Collaborates to offer puppet-making and operation workshops.
- Cancer Support Community Partner — Partnered in 2022 to expand Theatre Within workshops throughout the northeast and midwest.
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Partner — Hosted the John Lennon Real Love Project songwriting workshop starting in 2014.
- Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- Clearwater Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- Covenant House Partner — Collaborates to deliver the John Lennon Real Love Project and MAD Art Workshop for youth in crisis in New York City.
- Covenant House Partner — Partner organization through which Theatre Within delivers free songwriting and cartooning programs to vulnerable, homeless, runaway, and exploited youth.
- Covenant House Partner — Partnered in 2022 to bring Theatre Within workshops to runaway and homeless youth in New York City.
- Food Bank of NYC Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- Friends of the Shawangunks Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- GiGi’s Playhouse Partner — Partner organization through which Theatre Within delivered the MAD Art workshop to teens with Down syndrome.
- Henry Miller Library Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- Joe Raiola Partner — Artistic Director of Theatre Within who leads creative workshops and participates in public events such as the Annual John Lennon Tribute.
- Joe Raiola Partner — Co-created The Annual John Lennon Tribute and co-led workshops with Alec Rubin.
- John Lennon Real Love Project Partner — Collaborates on delivering the songwriting program to public elementary schools.
- Playing for Change Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- Red Door Community Partner — Enduring partnership to serve the cancer community.
- Red Door Community Partner — Hosted the John Lennon Real Love Project songwriting workshop starting in 2015.
- Red Door Community Partner — Partner organization through which Theatre Within provides workshops to cancer patients, survivors, and family members.
- Red Door Community Partner — Partnered to provide creative arts and mindfulness workshops for families impacted by cancer.
- Share Our Strength Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- The Moth Partner — Features Angie from Theatre Within in storytelling events or programming.
- WhyHunger Partner — Collaborated with Theatre Within to launch the “Imagine There’s No Hunger” global initiative.
- Yoko Ono Partner — Supported the launch of the John Lennon Real Love Project songwriting workshop in 2014.
- Yorkville Common Pantry Partner — Beneficiary of Theatre Within productions.
- info@TheatreWithin.org Partner — Primary contact email for handling donor inquiries, privacy questions, and opt-out requests.
strategies · 1
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.
- Creative Expression and Mindfulness for Healing and Well-Beingmethodology: creative_arts_therapeuticsBy engaging individuals in creative expression and mindfulness practices, we produce emotional well-being and personal growth, because these modalities provide accessible, non-clinical pathways to process trauma, reduce psychological blocks, and foster self-awareness in underserved and impacted communities.