irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $54KTHE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE SPECIFIC, AND OFTEN ONGOING, NEEDS OF PERFORMERS LIVING WITH THE DISEASE.
- #2 $27KSCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN THOSE STUDYING PERFORMING ARTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Aid & Relief Program (EARP)
Provides emergency grants to professional performers in financial crisis for needs such as housing, medical costs, and food; payments are made directly to vendors.
HIV/AIDS Program
Specialized support for performers living with HIV/AIDS, including emergency grants and access to services.
Scholarships for Performing Arts Students
Provides financial awards to students demonstrating excellence in the study of performing arts.
The Actors Pantry
Food pantry accessible to EARP recipients, providing sustenance support to performers in need.
Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award
Annual award that includes staged readings of finalist plays and a $500 prize to support new theatrical works by emerging playwrights.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to performing arts studentsAwards annual scholarships to students in performing arts programs, including five or six scholarships each year to students at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and the University of Missouri, as well as periodic Claire Strakosch Scholarships to theatre students.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency financial assistance for professional performersProvides emergency grants to professional performers in New York City experiencing financial crisis, with award amounts up to $750 for healthy adults and up to $1,000 for those aged 60+, living with HIV/AIDS, or managing disabling injuries or illness. Grants support essential needs including eviction prevention, utility payments, emergency medical and dental costs, food, and transportation.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Hosting member engagement and professional development programsOffers monthly members-only workshops (Actors Night), weekly guided focus groups using body doubling techniques, CPR training classes, and networking, volunteering, and collaboration opportunities for over 600 theatre professionals and arts supporters in New York.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operation of The Actors Pantry food programOperates an on-site food pantry in New York City that provides nutritious, high-quality, non-perishable food items to professional performers facing food insecurity, accessible by appointment or during other support visits. All recipients of emergency aid (EARP) have ongoing access to the pantry.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for performers in needHosts annual fundraising events including a Grand Bazaar and a benefit reading of a classic play to raise funds for emergency assistance programs supporting performers in financial crisis. The Grand Bazaar was volunteer-run in spring 2025.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Provision of rehearsal and performance space to emerging theatre companiesSupports emerging New York City theatre companies by providing affordable access to Guild Hall for rehearsals and performances, including free or discounted rental rates. Offers the Open Stage grant, which includes a $6,000 credit for space usage, $1,000 for performer/director stipends, and additional production funding, culminating in public performances with shared proceeds.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing and promoting member communicationsProduces and distributes a triannual newsletter, The EAGlet, and offers members opportunities to promote their notices and upcoming shows in the “Turnley's Turns” column in the newsletter and on Facebook. Also shares information about member performances in theater and film productions.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Rental of Guild Hall space for artistic useOffers hourly rental of Guild Hall space for rehearsals and performances at $95 per hour, with a discounted rate of $75 per hour for EAG members, and provides on-site staff support during all rentals to ensure space readiness, cleanliness, and operational assistance.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Support for emerging playwrights through staged readings and awardsHosts an annual Barbour Award event featuring staged readings of three not-yet-produced plays by finalist playwrights, awards a $500 prize to one winner, and uses proceeds from these events to fund future awards. Also partners annually with theatre organizations to present new plays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$462K
Contributions & grants$350K76%
Program service revenue$19K4%
Investment income$61K13%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$681K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$387K
Grants paid out$189K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.44M
Cash$81K
Investments$2.23M
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$2.41M
Liquid reserves40.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN LEHMAN FOSTER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $194K |
board members · 24
- ANSTICE CARROLL — DIRECTOR
- ARIEL ESTRADA — DIRECTOR
- BERNADETTE FIORELLA — SECRETARY
- BETSY ROSS — DIRECTOR
- BOB OST — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA DUMSCHAT — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG MACARTHUR DOLEZEL — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA SHAW — DIRECTOR
- DENISE PENCE BOOCKVOR — DIRECTOR
- ERIC STAMM — TREASURER
- FATHER JOHN DAVID VAN DOOREN — WARDEN
- GARY SLOAN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER FOUCHE — VICE PRESIDE
- JO YANG — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHNNY CULVER — DIRECTOR
- LAUREL LOCKHART — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE MIDDLEBROOK — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- MERVYN KAUFMAN — DIRECTOR
- MERYL GOODFADER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA MCNAMARA — DIRECTOR
- PETER VON BERG — VICE PRESIDE
- RACHEL LESLIE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Actors Equity Association Partner — Guild Hall has been approved by Actors Equity Association as a Showcase venue and for solo shows under a Transition Agreement.
- Ahron R. Foster Partner — Photographer providing services for the organization
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts Partner — Collaborates on scholarship selection and administration for five annual Thomas Barbour Scholarships.
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts Partner — Partner institution for awarding EAG's annual theatre scholarships.
- FDNY Partner — Collaborates with FDNY officers to provide CPR training to members.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share member promotions in the "Turnley's Turns" column.
- Facebook Partner — Posts member performance updates in the 'Guilders' Facebook group
- George S. Kaufman Partner — Co-author of The Man Who Came to Dinner, performed in benefit readings
- Ginnine Cocuzza Partner — Director of The Man Who Came to Dinner benefit reading
- Guild Hall Partner — Venue partner hosting the Barbour Award staged readings at 1 East 29th Street, NYC.
- Hat on a Hat Productions Partner — Recipient of the 2027 Open Stage grant; supported to produce and present its first long-form theatrical production.
- Jamie Soltis Partner — Charitable Programs Associate who assists clients with emergency aid and food pantry access.
- Jane Buchanan Partner — Co-director of The Man Who Came to Dinner benefit reading
- Joseph Kesselring Partner — Author of Arsenic & Old Lace, performed in benefit readings
- Karen Lehman Foster Partner — Executive Director of EAG who leads the Intentional Artist Group
- Letter of Marque Theater Company Partner — Recipient of the 2027 Open Stage grant; supported to develop and present original theatrical work.
- Margaret G. Plumb Irrevocable Trust Funder — Endows the Claire Strakosch Scholarship for theatre students.
- Moss Hart Partner — Co-author of The Man Who Came to Dinner, performed in benefit readings
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for the Open Stage Space Grant program.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder providing support for additional production funding through the Open Stage grant program.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting EAG in partnership with the City Council
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting EAG in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for the Open Stage Space Grant program.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting EAG through the New York State Council on the Arts
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting EAG.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting additional production funding for Open Stage grantees, with support from the Governor and State Legislature.
- Peter Von Berg Partner — Director of Arsenic & Old Lace benefit reading
- Playwrights Gallery Partner — Partnered with EAG to present staged readings for the Barbour Award, including hosting live events at Guild Hall.
- Teri Black Performance Fund Funder — Supports the Open Stage Space Grant program through dedicated funding.
- University of Missouri Partner — Collaborates on scholarship selection and administration for the George C. Scott Memorial Scholarship.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Choice Pantry Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing performers in need to select their own food items in the on-site pantry, the organization promotes dignity and autonomy, which increases engagement and utilization of food support services.
- Needs-Based Emergency Grantmaking with Direct Vendor Paymentsmethodology: emergency_support_and_career_advancementBy providing emergency financial assistance based on career history and residency—and disbursing funds directly to landlords, healthcare providers, and other vendors—the organization ensures timely, effective support that stabilizes performers’ basic needs and enables return to work, without barriers like union or religious affiliation.
- Support for Emerging Artists through Access and Opportunitymethodology: two_generation_supportBy lowering barriers to production via affordable and subsidized performance and rehearsal space, along with staged readings and performance opportunities, the organization fosters the development of emerging theatre companies and playwrights, thereby strengthening the broader performing arts ecosystem.