irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.34MPUBLICATIONSTCG IS THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER OF DRAMATIC TEXT IN NORTH AMERICA. OUR CATALOG HAS OVER 500 TITLES, INCLUDING 22 PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAYS, ONE NOBEL PRIZE WINNER, 11 MACARTHUR "GENIUSES", AND NUMEROUS TONY, DRAMA DESK, AND OBIE AWARD NOMINATIONS AND WINNERS. TCG BOOKS PROUDLY REPRESENTS OVER 140 WRITERS WHO EMBODY EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY PLAYWRITING AND ALSO REPRESENT DIVERSE IDENTITIES OF RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, AND AGE. OUR PLAYWRIGHTS AND AUTHORS ARE SHAPING THE CANON AND LEGACY OF MODERN THEATRE. TCG BOOKS HAS A DUAL OBJECTIVE: TO BRING NEW LITERARY VOICES TO PUBLIC ATTENTION AND CULTIVATE INDIVIDUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ITS PLAYWRIGHTS THAT NURTURE THEIR CAREERS. TO DATE, OVER 5 MILLION COPIES HAVE BEEN SOLD. TCG'S INDUSTRY-LEADING PUBLICATION, AMERICAN THEATRE MAGAZINE, IS THE NATIONAL AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATRE MAGAZINE, INFORMING READERS ABOUT MEANINGFUL WORK AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AFFECTING THEATRE ART AND PRACTICE. THE COUNTRY'S ONLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THEATRE, AT IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL THEATRE ECOLOGY THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS TO MORE EQUITABLE ARTS JOURNALISM. DURING FY25, THE EDITORIAL CONTENT AND PODCASTS OPERATED ONLINE AT AMERICANTHEATRE.ORG AND QUARTERLY PRINT EDITIONS, ENGAGING OVER 1 MILLION READERS WHILE HIGHLIGHTING EVENTS OF IMPORTANCE TO THE THEATRE SECTOR. THE FIELD INCREASINGLY LOOKS TO AT TO TAKE ON IN-DEPTH, INCLUSIVE THEATRE JOURNALISM AS NEWS OUTLETS DECREASE ARTS COVERAGE AND FALL OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE EVOLVING THEATRE COMMUNITY.
- #2 $831KMEMBERSHIPTCG CONDUCTS RESEARCH FOR AND ABOUT THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATRE FIELD TO ASSESS THE CHANGING NEEDS AND CONDITIONS OF THE THEATRE COMMUNITY, CHRONICLE THE FIELD'S GROWTH, SUPPORT NATIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND CREATE RESOURCES TO AID THEATRE PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR WORK. TCG ALSO PROVIDES FIELD-WIDE LEADERSHIP BY REPRESENTING THE FIELD IN WASHINGTON, DC, BY ADVOCATING ON A RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING NEA APPROPRIATIONS, COVID-RELIEF EFFORTS, ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING, TAX INCENTIVES FOR CHARITABLE GIVING, THE VISA PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, FUNDING FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND PROTECTING PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY. FOR OVER FOUR DECADES, TCG HAS LED THE AMERICAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATRE FIELD AS ONE OF ITS MOST ROBUST AND INFLUENTIAL SOURCES OF THEATRE-SPECIFIC RESEARCH AND SURVEYS. TCG ASSESSES AND CHRONICLES THE FIELD'S FISCAL EVOLUTION INCLUDING FINANCE, AUDIENCE, AND DONOR TRENDS THROUGH THEATRE FACTS, THE INDUSTRY'S BROADEST OVERVIEW OF THE THEATRE ECOLOGY; THE SALARY SURVEY; AND OTHER SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS AND TOPICAL SURVEYS IN AREAS SUCH AS GOVERNANCE, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND MORE. IN FY25, TCG RELEASED THE 44TH ANNUAL THEATRE FACTS REPORT FOR 2023, DOCUMENTING THE SECOND YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC RECOVERY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PUBLISHED THE AGGREGATE RESULTS OF TCG'S SALARY SURVEY IN JUNE 2025. FY25 MARKED THE RETURN OF TCG'S SURVEY AND REPORT ON NON-PROFIT THEATRE GOVERNANCE AND BOARDS, AS WELL AS A SURVEY OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING INDIVIDUAL THEATRE PRACTITIONERS. THE RESULTS OF THESE ASSESSMENTS WILL INFORM PROGRAMMING AT TCG'S MAJOR FY26 CONVENINGS, THE FALL FORUM ON GOVERNANCE AND THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE.IN FALL 2024, TCG INTRODUCED "THE LOBBY PROJECT," A RESOURCE DESIGNED TO HELP THEATRES USE THEIR VENUES TO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE WEBINAR SERIES "WHAT'S NEXT AND WHAT NOW" FOCUSED ON HELPING THEATRES NAVIGATE CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY AND FUNDING. ALONG WITH THEATRE ADVOCACY WEEK IN MARCH 2025, THESE ONLINE PROGRAMS WERE ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 1,500 PEOPLE.TCG ALSO OFFERS THEATRE LEADERSHIP CONNECTEDNESS AND TRUSTEE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONNECT AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE MORE FREQUENTLY - WHICH HAS PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN CONNECTING MEMBERS SINCE COVID-19. BUDGET GROUPS 1 AND 2 (WITH ANNUAL BUDGETS UNDER $1 MILLION) ARE PARTICULARLY ACTIVE ON TCG'S ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORM, TCG CIRCLE, WITH 303 AND 380 DISCUSSION THREADS, RESPECTIVELY. PARTICIPANTS USE THIS PLATFORM TO DISCUSS AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ON ALL ASPECTS OF THEATER-MAKING AND LEADERSHIP. THIS ENGAGEMENT DEMONSTRATES THAT TCG'S NETWORKING AND KNOWLEDGE-BUILDING SERVICES ARE ESPECIALLY VALUABLE TO SMALL-BUDGET THEATRES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
American Theatre Magazine
National magazine devoted to professional not-for-profit theatre, published quarterly with online content, reaching over one million readers annually
Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico
Yearlong professional development program for emerging theatre leaders in Puerto Rico, providing networking, career counseling, and participation in TCG's National Conference
TCG Books
Independent publisher of dramatic literature, representing over 140 playwrights and authors with more than 500 titles, including award-winning plays
TCG National Conference
Biannual gathering of theatre professionals for networking, knowledge-sharing, and professional development, one of the largest national events in the theatre field
Theatre Facts Report
Annual research publication documenting fiscal, audience, and donor trends in the non-profit theatre field, serving as a key industry resource
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Biennial TCG National Conference organizationOrganizes the biennial TCG National Conference, one of the largest nationwide gatherings of theatre professionals, co-hosted with local partners such as the League of Chicago Theatres. The conference includes over 100 sessions on theatre practice and governance and draws hundreds of in-person and virtual attendees.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Civic engagement and policy support programmingSupports civic engagement and helps theatres navigate policy and funding changes through initiatives such as "The Lobby Project," the webinar series "What's Next and What Now," and Theatre Advocacy Week in March 2025.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Federal advocacy for the theatre fieldConducts federal-level advocacy on behalf of the non-profit theatre field, including organizing Hill visits and governance roundtables in Washington, D.C. In April 2024, led a delegation of national theatre professionals for advocacy training, research presentations, and meetings with policymakers.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Grantmaking and scholarship programsFunds grants and scholarships to theatre companies and individual artists, including the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship which provides up to $7,500 to early-career costume designers for tuition, fees, supplies, or travel. Announced recipients for 2026 include Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operation of ARTSEARCH job boardOperates ARTSEARCH®, a comprehensive job board service providing timely and accurate listings for full-time, part-time, seasonal, year-round, paid, and volunteer positions in the arts. Has maintained this career resource for arts professionals for over 40 years.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Research and data publication on theatre field conditionsConducts and publishes original research on the state of the non-profit theatre field, including the annual Theatre Facts report, the Salary Survey, and reports on governance and practitioners' challenges. Published the 44th annual Theatre Facts report and related studies in FY25.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Rising Leaders of Puerto Rico professional development programRuns a yearlong professional development program for emerging theatre leaders in Puerto Rico, beginning in May 2026 and concluding in June 2027. Provides participants with full registration scholarships, networking opportunities, one-on-one career counseling, and professional development support.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Production and distribution of American Theatre magazineProduces and publishes the award-winning American Theatre magazine on a quarterly basis, featuring full-length playscripts, feature stories, interviews, news commentary, and special issues such as the Fall Season Preview and Summer Preview. Provides the magazine as a benefit to over 12,000 individual members and through select newsstands nationwide, reaching over one million readers annually via print and online editions.
- Publication of dramatic literatureOperates as North America's largest independent trade publisher of dramatic literature, publishing works by 22 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights and maintaining all plays by its playwrights in print throughout their careers. Has published over 5 million copies of its publications to date, including major new American plays such as "The Balusters" by David Lindsay-Abaire and "The Michaels" by Richard Nelson.
- TenReach annual audience and program impactReaches over one million students, audience members, and theatre professionals annually through its programs and services, supported by a network of more than 500 member theatres and 250 affiliates.
- US National Exhibition submission administration for Prague QuadrennialAdministers the submission process for the US National Exhibition at the 2027 Prague Quadrennial, a major international showcase for performance design and stagecraft.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.50M
Contributions & grants$2.03M58%
Program service revenue$387K11%
Investment income$307K9%
Other revenue$781K
expenses
Total expenses$5.74M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$3.07M
Grants paid out$100K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.26M
Cash$468K
Investments$1.53M
Liabilities$2.11M
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARY TERESA EYRING | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $231K |
| LATESHIA ELLERSONAS OF JAN 24 | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $211K |
| EMILYA CACHAPERO AS OF JAN 24 | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $182K |
| KARENA FIORENZA TO AUG 24 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 24 | $180K |
| KATHLEEN SOVA | CO-PUBLISHER | 40 | $133K |
| ROBERT KENDT | EDITOR IN CHIEF | 40 | $117K |
| CAROL VAN KEUREN | DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING | 40 | $113K |
| JOSHUA JENKINS | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $111K |
| ALISHA TONSIC AS OF DEC 24 | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $11K |
board members · 13
- ABBY MARCUS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANGELA LEE GIERAS — TREASURER THRU 11/24
- HANA S SHARIF — BOARD MEMBER
- HANAY GEIOGAMAH — BOARD MEMBER
- HAROLD STEWARD — CHAIR TO 08/24
- JENNIFER BIELSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY B COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN FONTILLAS — VICE CHAIR / TREASURER
- MERRIQUE JENSON — VICE CHAIR
- NATAKI GARRETT — CHAIR AS OF 8/24
- QWEEN JEAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHAUNDA MCDILL — BOARD MEMBER
- TERESA COLEMAN WASH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ARTSEARCH Partner — Platform for theatre job listings and opportunities, operated in connection with TCG.
- American Theatre magazine Partner — TCG publishes donor recognition lists in the May/June and November issues of American Theatre magazine.
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated with a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator for organizational efficiency and results.
- Gala Hispanic Theatre Partner — Hosted a research presentation and gathering as part of TCG's advocacy delegation in Washington, D.C. on April 9–10, 2024.
- Global Theater Initiative Partner — Collaborates on World Theatre Day 2026 celebrations.
- Guidestar Network — Recognized with the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2020.
- International Theatre Institute Network — TCG serves as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute through its Global Theater Initiative
- International Theatre Institute Partner — Partners on World Theatre Day programming and international message coordination.
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Collaborates with TCG on the Global Theater Initiative, through which TCG serves as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute.
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Partners through the Global Theater Initiative to serve as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute.
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Partners with TCG on the Global Theater Initiative, through which TCG serves as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute.
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Partnership through the Global Theater Initiative, jointly serving as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute.
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Partnership through the Global Theater Initiative, serving as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute
- Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics Partner — Partnership through the Global Theater Initiative, serving as the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute.
- League of Chicago Theatres Partner — Co-hosted the National Conference in June 2024 in Chicago.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides support for TCG Books events with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives support from the New York State Council on the Arts, with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- TCG Member Theatres Network — Network of member theatres receiving benefits such as discounted advertising rates in AMERICAN THEATRE.
- TCG Member Theatres Network — Network of professional theatres whose production schedules are featured in the Season Preview issue.
- The Estate of Willa Kim Partner — Supports the administration of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship
- USITT Partner — Collaborates on the open call and submission process for the US exhibition at the 2027 Prague Quadrennial.
strategies · 4
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 Action and Equitable Representationmethodology: collective-action-and-equitable-representationBy fostering individual and collective action alongside adaptive leadership, TCG advances a just and thriving theatre ecology because systemic change in the field requires shared responsibility, diverse leadership, and structural equity.
- Data-Driven Field Analysis and Advocacymethodology: data-driven advocacyBy collecting and publishing research on fiscal, governance, and workforce trends, TCG strengthens the national theatre field because data-informed insights enable more effective organizational practices, policy development, and equity-focused advocacy.
- Ecological and Inclusive Leadership Developmentmethodology: ecological leadership developmentBy supporting early-career leaders across artistic, administrative, educational, and community-based roles—regardless of formal title—TCG cultivates a more resilient and representative theatre field because leadership capacity is distributed and thrives best when nurtured holistically.
- Values-Driven Discourse Shapingmethodology: values-driven editorial curationBy curating editorial content centered on diversity, accountability, and truth-telling, TCG shapes national discourse in American theatre because narrative control influences cultural norms, institutional priorities, and field-wide progress toward justice.