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ALLIANCE OF RESIDENT THEATRES NEW YORK INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132768583 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A010 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · art-newyork.org
revenue
$5.4M
expenses
$6.5M
net assets
$19.6M
employees
60
volunteers
18
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDES SPACE, GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER SERVICES TO NEW YORK CITY'S NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATRE GROUPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) supports nonprofit theatre groups across New York City and State through subsidized space, regranting programs, and professional development resources. Founded in 1972, it provides affordable rehearsal and performance spaces, administers funding initiatives for small theatres, and conducts research to strengthen the nonprofit theatre ecosystem. The organization also advances disability equity and data-driven advocacy within the arts sector.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

A.R.T./New York Theatres
State-of-the-art performance facility in midtown Manhattan offering two fully accessible performance spaces and support services to member theatre companies
Bridge Funding for the Arts
Loan program offering low-interest cash flow loans of up to $50,000 to nonprofit theatres facing acute financial needs
CDF Impact Survey
Annual research initiative tracking the impact of New York City’s Cultural Development Fund on nonprofit arts organizations; used for advocacy and policy engagement
Health + Wealth: Empowering Theatermakers with Data
Research report examining the financial and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on member theatres; informs future programming and advocacy efforts
LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space (SOS)
19,000 sq. ft. facility in Fort Greene, Brooklyn offering subsidized offices, rehearsal studios, performance space, and shared amenities to nonprofit theatres
New York City Small Theatres Fund
Regranting program providing multi-year general operating support to small nonprofit theatres with budgets between $15,000 and $250,000; administered by A.R.T./New York with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation and an anonymous donor
Spaces at 520
Shared office and rehearsal space facility in midtown Manhattan providing affordable workspaces to nonprofit theatres and artists
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 2 activities
    • Advocating for equitable cultural policy and funding
      Engages in advocacy by publishing research, sharing policy insights, and conducting surveys—such as the multi-year Cultural Development Fund (CDF) survey in collaboration with Dance/NYC—to promote accountability and equity in public arts funding and address systemic challenges in the nonprofit arts sector.
    • Conducting research on the theater sector
      Leads data-driven research initiatives to assess challenges and inform policy and funding decisions in the nonprofit theater field, including the annual CDF Impact Survey on city cultural funding and the report Health + Wealth: Empowering Theatermakers with Data, which analyzes pandemic impacts and offers sustainability recommendations.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 2 activities
    • Delivering emergency financial relief to theaters
      Administers emergency grant funding during crises, including nearly $3 million distributed after the 9/11 attacks and additional cash assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic to support member theaters’ survival and continuity.
    • Operating loan programs for nonprofit theaters
      Provides cash flow and real estate financing to nonprofit theater organizations through two dedicated loan programs: the Bridge Funding for the Arts program for acute liquidity needs, and the Elizabeth Steinway Chapin Real Estate Loan Fund, which has provided over $4 million in low-interest loans for space acquisition and renovation.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding theater organizations through regranting programs
      Awards general operating support and project-based grants to small nonprofit theater companies across New York City and State through initiatives like the New York City Small Theatres Fund and the NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund. Has supported 107 theater companies since inception and allocates over $600,000 annually.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Incorporating disability justice into organizational practices
      Engages disabled artists, administrators, and consultants to shape accessibility standards and inclusive practices across all organizational operations, programs, and facilities.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Offering professional development and networking programs
      Hosts skill-building workshops, peer conversations, and in-person networking events for theater professionals. Develops progressive programming and digital tools—including an Organization Directory and Individual Directory—to strengthen connections and capacity within the theater community.
  • Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
    • Providing subsidized space for theatermakers
      Offers low-cost rental of office, rehearsal, and performance spaces to nonprofit theatre organizations and individual theatermakers across multiple locations in New York City, including Spaces at 520 (32,000 sq ft), the LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space in Brooklyn, and facilities at 502 W 53rd Street. Serves 37 tenant companies and over 1,000 renters annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.38M
Contributions & grants$2.88M54%
Program service revenue$2.38M44%
Investment income$107K2%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$6.48M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.96M
Grants paid out$686K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$43.17M
Cash$753K
Investments$2.07M
Liabilities$23.56M
Net assets$19.61M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TALIA CORREN CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $136K
RISA SHOUP CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $124K
board members · 18
  • ALICE KIM — BOARD MEMBER
  • Andrew A Lance — BOARD MEMBER
  • Barbara Parisi — BOARD MEMBER
  • Becky Leifman — BOARD MEMBER
  • CATHERINE PORTER — SECRETARY
  • DEADRIA HARRINGTON — CHAIR
  • Dane Browne — BOARD MEMBER
  • James Clements — BOARD MEMBER
  • Jeffrey R Gural — bOARD MEMBER
  • John Collins — BOARD MEMBER
  • Manu Mohan — BOARD MEMBER
  • Michael Maechling — BOARD MEMBER
  • Neigel Smith — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
  • Priya Kamdar — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN BERNFIELD — PRESIDENT
  • Sam Hood Adrain — BOARD MEMBER
  • Stacie Dicker — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • ALLIANCE OF RESIDENT THEATRES NEW YORK INC Network — Lists member organizations and individuals in its directories to support networking and collaboration.
  • Accessibility Stream Partner — Cross-departmental team collaborating on embedding accessibility across A.R.T./New York's operations and initiatives.
  • Booth Ferris Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • CO/LAB Theater Group Partner — Board member Becky Leifman is affiliated with CO/LAB Theater Group.
  • Creatives Rebuild NY Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Dance/NYC Partner — Collaborated with A.R.T./New York and Carrie Blake to launch and sustain a survey on the distribution and impact of the Cultural Development Fund.
  • Darnell-Moser Fund Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Government — Primary city agency engaged in advocacy efforts around Cultural Development Fund transparency, accountability, and funding equity.
  • Elevator Repair Service Partner — Board member John Collins is affiliated with Elevator Repair Service.
  • Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Harris Family Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Founding funder of the NYC Small Theatres Fund
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Partner — Partnered to create the New York City Small Theatres Fund, a regrant program administered by A.R.T./New York.
  • Howard and Katherine Aibel Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Joseph & Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts, Inc. Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Joyce Mertz Gilmore Foundation Funder — Provided a three-year grant to launch the Nancy Quinn Fund.
  • Leon Levy Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Leon Levy Foundation Funder — Supported emergency cash assistance to member theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Mellon Foundation Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • Movement Theatre Company Partner — Board member Deadria Harrington is affiliated with Movement Theatre Company.
  • NYC Forward Fund Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • NYSCA Partner — Co-created the NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund, a statewide regrant program for small theaters.
  • New Georges Partner — Board member Susan Bernfield is affiliated with New Georges.
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
  • New York City Small Theatres Fund Network — Funds small theater organizations through a grant program administered by A.R.T./New York.
  • New York Community Trust Funder — Provided seed funding for the launch of ArtsPool.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Partner — NYFA representative serves on the Small Theatres Fund panel
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Annual funder of A.R.T./New York
+ 14 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Data-Driven Advocacy for Public Cultural Funding Accountability
    methodology: data-driven advocacy
    By collecting and analyzing survey data on cultural development funding distribution and impact, we advocate more effectively for transparency and accountability with city agencies because evidence-based claims strengthen alignment and policy influence.
  • Disability Justice as Integrated Cultural Practice
    methodology: disability_justice_framework
    By embedding disability justice into organizational culture, policies, and systems through anti-ableist and equitable practices, we produce more inclusive and accountable arts environments because accessibility is proactively centered rather than treated as an afterthought or compliance requirement.
  • Multi-Year Operating Support for Organizational Sustainability
    methodology: multi-year_operating_support
    By providing multi-year general operating support to small theatres, we strengthen their long-term sustainability and capacity for impact because stable funding enables strategic planning, reduces administrative burden, and fosters resilience within NYC's cultural ecosystem.
  • Network-Building to Strengthen Field-Wide Collaboration
    methodology: network-building
    By curating directories that connect theater organizations and practitioners, we enhance collaboration and visibility within the field because structured access to professional networks increases resource sharing, opportunities, and collective resilience.
  • Participatory Learning to Advance Equity and Sustainability
    methodology: participatory-learning
    Through ongoing listening, questioning, and learning with theatremakers, we advance equity, transparency, and mutual support because collective, relationship-based learning fosters trust and adaptive responses to systemic challenges in the nonprofit arts sector.