named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Lambs Foundation
Charitable arm that provides grants to theatrical charities, educational programs, and nonprofit theater companies; supports emerging talent and preserves theatrical heritage
Low Jinks
Biweekly cabaret-style night with singing, drinks, and dinner hosted at the clubhouse
Monthly Lambs Frolic
Cocktail party event featuring music and conversation among members
Playwright Nights
Program for members to develop stage shows and playwriting skills, including readings and feedback
Songwriters Salon
Regular gathering for members to collaborate on and perform original songs
The Script
Periodical publication launched in 1932, featuring content by and for members, with public sponsorship and advertising opportunities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund support programs for theater professionals and arts organizationsThrough grantmaking, LAMBS INC dispenses funds to support needy, sick, or destitute members of the entertainment profession and provides financial support to theatrical charities, educational programs, non-profit theater companies, and initiatives for the development of new theatrical works and emerging talent.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host regular cultural and social events for membersThe organization hosts a monthly calendar of events including Lambs Frolic cocktail parties, biweekly Low Jinks cabaret nights, author talks, staged readings, illustrated lectures, and live entertainment. It also organizes club outings to locations around New York City and provides members with access to financial services and neighborhood parking discounts.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership enrollment and structure with accessible duesLAMBS INC offers multiple membership categories with low initiation fees and affordable annual dues, including prorated dues for new members based on the quarter of enrollment, and no additional spending requirements.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and increase access to theatrical archives and collectionsThe organization has donated thousands of historic documents to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and is digitizing its art and archival collection to increase public and scholarly access.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute a periodical magazine for membersThe organization produces and publishes a periodical magazine titled _The Script_, providing content of interest to members of the theatrical club.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide creative development opportunities for theater professionalsLAMBS INC offers programs such as Songwriters Salon and Playwright Nights that enable members to develop original songs, stage shows, and playwriting skills. These initiatives support the creative growth of individuals in the entertainment profession.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operate a private theatrical social club for members in New York CityLAMBS INC operates a private social club for members active in the arts and supporters of the arts, providing 24/7 access to a historic clubhouse at 1674 Broadway in Manhattan. The club offers rehearsal spaces with Steinway pianos, a 45-seat black-box theater, a private meeting room, a lending library of theater-related materials, and reciprocal access to over 25 private clubs in the U.S. and abroad.
- Support the acting community through the Lambs FoundationThe Lambs Foundation, operated by LAMBS INC, supports needy actors and the broader acting community through charitable assistance, continuing a mission active for over 100 years.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$190K
Contributions & grants$149K79%
Program service revenue$31K16%
Investment income$10K5%
Other revenue$4
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$263K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$263K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.5%
relationships · 51
Who they work with
- ASCAP Foundation Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Actors Equity Association Foundation Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Amas Musical Theater Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Classic Stage Company Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- EAG Florence James Children's Holiday Fund Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Empire State Center for the Book Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Entertainment Community Fund Network — Historically connected through shared founding members; The Lambs' past members helped create the organization, formerly known as the Actors Fund.
- Entertainment Community Fund Trust Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Episcopal Actors Guild Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Gingold Theatrical Group Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Goodspeed Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- House Committee Partner — Committee responsible for reviewing recommendations for new reciprocal clubs.
- Irish Rep Theatre Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- La Mama Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- League of Professional Theater Woman Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Library for Performing Arts Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Mable Mercer Foundation Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Mama Foundation for the Arts Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Manhattan Class Company Theatre Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Manhattan Theater Club Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Metropolitan Playhouse Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Mint Theater Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Museum of the City of New York Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- Museum of the Moving Image Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- New Group Theater Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Partner — Recipient of donated historic documents from The Lambs for preservation and public access.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Recipient of funding from The Lambs Foundation in 2024
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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.
- Cultural Preservation as Community Stewardshipmethodology: cultural_preservationBy maintaining a curated archive of theatrical history and artifacts, the organization strengthens collective identity and continuity within the performing arts community, because connection to historical legacy fosters pride, belonging, and intergenerational knowledge transfer among members.
- Professional Community with Social Purposemethodology: social-club-with-social-purposeBy creating an exclusive, member-driven community for theater professionals, the organization fosters long-term engagement and creative collaboration, because shared professional identity and mutual support enhance artistic development and resilience. This model extends to social impact by operating a nonprofit foundation that provides financial relief and patriotic morale support during national crises.