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THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133252077 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$611K
expenses
$608K
net assets
$324K
employees
4
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

CABARET AND PERFORMING ARTS PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mabel Mercer Foundation promotes and preserves cabaret and the American songbook through live performances and educational initiatives. Based in New York, it honors legendary artists and supports emerging talent. The foundation produces signature events and competitions that sustain the cabaret tradition and cultivate new generations of performers.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $47K
    BUT BEAUTIFUL:JULIE WILSON CENTENNIAL GALA WAS HELD ON MAY 22, 2024 AT THE PIERRE HOTEL. DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNNITY IN THE ART OF CABARET, THE EVENT HONORED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CABARET LEGEND JULIE WILSONS BIRTH, AND HER ENDURING LEGACY. THE EVENING FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY A STELLAR LINEUP OF BOTH RENOWNED AND EMERGING CABARET ARTISTS, ADVANCING THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE CABARET ART FORM.
  2. #2 $17K
    THE ANNUAL ADELA & LARRY ELOW HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN SONGBOOK COMPETITION, THIS YEAR AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE, SHOWCASES ASPIRING HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS AND PROVIDES MONETARY AWARDS TO THE TOP PERFORMING SINGERS. THIS HAS ENCOURAGED YOUNG SINGERS TO EXPLORE AND TO OFFER NEW AND HEARTFELT RENDITIONS OF CLASSIC AMERICAN SONG. THESE PROGRAMS ARE THE FUTURE OF CABARET.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adela & Larry Elow High School American Songbook Competition
Annual competition showcasing high school vocalists performing classic American songs, offering monetary awards and encouraging the next generation of cabaret performers.
But Beautiful: Julie Wilson Centennial Gala
Annual tribute event honoring the legacy of cabaret legend Julie Wilson, featuring performances by renowned and emerging artists to advance the preservation of cabaret artistry.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosts annual gala events to promote and celebrate the cabaret art form
      Organizes major events such as the "But Beautiful: Julie Wilson Centennial Gala" featuring performances by renowned and emerging cabaret artists to honor legacies and sustain public interest in cabaret. The 2024 gala was held at The Pierre Hotel on May 22.
  • Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
    • Hosts high school American Songbook competition to foster youth engagement in cabaret
      Runs the annual Adela & Larry Elow High School American Songbook Competition at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, providing a platform for aspiring high school vocalists to perform and receive recognition, including monetary prizes, to promote the American Songbook and cabaret tradition among young artists.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$611K
Contributions & grants$438K72%
Program service revenue$172K28%
Investment income$-53-0%
Other revenue$366
expenses
Total expenses$608K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$261K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$327K
Cash$282K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$324K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEANNIE K SULLIVAN PRESIDENT 30 $70K
RICHARD MEADOWS VP AND TREASURER 30 $65K
board members · 13
  • ADELA ELOW — TRUSTEE
  • BRIAN KALTNER — TRUSTEE
  • CAROL SCHIRO GREENWALD — TRUSTEE
  • FRANCES HILL — TRUSTEE
  • HOWARD MORGAN — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • JOHN E DONNELLY — BOARD SECRETARY
  • LARRY ELOW — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT M SAFRON — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT N DOWNEY — TRUSTEE
  • RUSS WOOLLEY — TRUSTEE
  • SANFORD FISHER — TRUSTEE
  • SUE BULLOCK — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN D MILMOE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Laurie Beechman Theatre Partner — Hosted the annual Adela & Larry Elow High School American Songbook Competition.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Youth Engagement Through Competition
    methodology: youth-engagement-through-competition
    By hosting competitive performance platforms for high school vocalists, we cultivate the next generation of cabaret artists and deepen engagement with the American Songbook, because structured competition motivates artistic exploration and excellence.