irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $52KPROMOTING AND FOSTERING THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS PRODUCED IN OFF-BROADWAY THEATRES (EITHER THEATRES WITHIN MANHATTAN WITH 76 TO 499 SEATS OR IN VENUES DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE WITH A VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS); ASSISTING IN THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG ITS MEMBERS; NEGOTIATING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH UNIONS THAT THE LEAGUE HAS RECOGNIZED AS REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES IN PARTICULAR BARGAINING UNITS AND; SERVING AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP IN PURSUIT OF THE FORGOING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining Representation
Negotiates and maintains labor agreements with Actors' Equity Association, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and United Scenic Artists on behalf of member theatres and productions
Lucille Lortel Awards
Annual awards recognizing excellence in Off-Broadway theatre, produced in partnership with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation and Theatre Development Fund
Member Information & Support
Provides members with guidance on labor agreements, industry trends, and best practices through meetings, email communications, and shared resources
Off-Broadway Week
Promotional initiative offering discounted tickets to Off-Broadway shows in partnership with NYC & Company to increase audience engagement and attendance
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements on behalf of Off-Broadway theatersThe organization negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements with unions such as Actors' Equity Association, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and United Scenic Artists on behalf of its members, representing theaters with 76 to 499 seats. It also makes these agreements and related side letters accessible to member productions.
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Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
- Produce the Lucille Lortel Awards to recognize excellence in Off-Broadway theatreAnnually produces the Lucille Lortel Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in Off-Broadway theater, and manages the automatic registration process for award eligibility.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Promote Off-Broadway theatrical productions through industry coordination and public programsThe organization fosters Off-Broadway theater by facilitating information sharing among members, serving as a collective voice for the industry, and organizing public-facing initiatives such as the annual Off-Broadway Week in partnership with NYC & Company.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$267K
Contributions & grants$51K19%
Program service revenue$116K44%
Investment income$99K37%
Other revenue$400
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$359K
Cash$295K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$333K
Liquid reserves25.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +52.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 24
- ALANA CANTY- SAMUEL — DIRECTOR
- ALMA MALABANAN-MCGRATH — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA FELDMAN — DIRECTOR
- BETH DEMBROW — DIRECTOR
- CARL FLANIGAN — DIRECTOR
- CAROL FISHMAN — DIRECTOR
- CASEY MCDERMOTT — DIRECTOR
- CASEY YORK — PRESIDENT
- CATHERINE RUSSELL — DIRECTOR
- CELINE DELCAYRE — DIRECTOR
- DEAN CARPENTER — DIRECTOR
- EMILY CURRIE — DIRECTOR
- EVAN O'BRIENT — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 12/2024)
- JEREMY ADAMS — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA R JENEN — DIRECTOR
- JOEY MONDA — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- JONATHAN WHITTON — DIRECTOR
- KATHARINE CROKE — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH NAANEP — DIRECTOR
- KYLE PROVOST — DIRECTOR
- NANCY HURVITZ — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA ADAMS — SECRETARY
- ROGER GINDI — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN CHAIKELSON — TREASURER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Actors' Equity Association Government — Engages in collective bargaining negotiations with Actors' Equity Association on behalf of member theatres.
- Actors' Equity Association Partner — Party to a collective bargaining agreement with the League.
- Actors' Equity Association Partner — Represented on the Lucille Lortel Awards nominating/voting committee
- Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation Partner — Co-producer of the Lucille Lortel Awards
- NYC & Company Partner — Partners with NYC & Company on the annual Off-Broadway Week promotion.
- Stage Directors & Choreographers Society Partner — Represented on the Lucille Lortel Awards nominating/voting committee
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Government — Engages in collective bargaining negotiations with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on behalf of member theatres.
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Partner — Party to a collective bargaining agreement with the League.
- Theatre Development Fund Partner — Provides additional support for the Lucille Lortel Awards
- Unions representing employees in Off-Broadway bargaining units Partner — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with recognized unions on behalf of member theatres.
- United Scenic Artists Partner — Party to a collective bargaining agreement with the League.
- United Scenic Artists Partner — Represented on the Lucille Lortel Awards nominating/voting committee
strategies · 2
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.
- Collective Bargaining for Standardized Working Conditionsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating collective bargaining agreements with labor unions on behalf of member theatres, the Off-Broadway League ensures standardized working conditions across productions, which stabilizes operations and reduces labor conflict because consistent standards lower transaction costs and align expectations industry-wide.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Sharing to Strengthen Industry Resiliencemethodology: peer_networkingBy facilitating peer networking among member theatres, the League enables the identification of emerging trends and collaborative problem-solving, improving collective adaptability because shared intelligence allows members to respond more effectively to common challenges.