irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $73KADVENTURES FROM THE SHED: INCLUSIVE AND IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 25) AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- #2 $67KTHE COMPANY ANNUALLY PRODUCES TWO MAINSTAGE MUSICAL SHOWS WITH ITS CHICKENSHED PLAYERS: A DEVISED PRODUCTION IN JUNE AND A FULLY SCRIPTED MUSICAL IN DECEMBER. IN 2024, THE JUNE DEVISED PRODUCTION WAS CALLED "4 MINUTES 28 SECONDS." THE PLAY WAS WRITTEN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHICKENSHED PLAYERS STUDENTS AND STAFF AND HAD AT ITS FOCAL POINT THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OCCURRING IN APRIL 2024. STUDENTS MET WITH ASTROPHYSICISTS, ASTRONOMERS, AND ROCKET SCIENTISTS TO GAIN UNDERRSTANDING OF THE PHENOMENON AND THEN WROTE A MUSICAL PLAY THAT INCLUDED 62 STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM WITH DISABILITIES, ON STAGE.THE DECEMBER 2024 SHOW WAS"THE TOYMAKER'S CHILD," AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF THE "PINNOCHIO" STORY, FEATURING A ROBOT AS OPPOSED TO THE TRADITIONAL PUPPET. COMPANY MEMBERS PREPARED FOR THE SHOW BY WORKING WITH ROBOTICS EXPERS AND A ROBOTICS COMPETITION TEAM. 70 CAST MEMBERS PERFORMED IN THIS PRODUCTION.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adventures from the Shed
Inclusive and immersive performances for young children (ages 2-5) and their families
Community Programs - Adventures in Schools
Arts education programs brought directly into school settings
Mainstage Musical Shows
Annual productions by ChickenShed Players including a devised production in June and a scripted musical in December, featuring students with and without disabilities
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Inclusive theatre programs for children and youthProvides inclusive theatre programming for children and teenagers of all abilities, with age-specific offerings from ages 3 through 18+, emphasizing confidence, self-expression, and collaborative creativity. Programs include imaginative play, storytelling, music, movement, and performance creation.
- Specialized performing arts training labsOffers advanced artistic development through specialized labs in dance (contemporary, jazz, hip-hop), voice (musical theatre and pop), acting (improvisation, scene work), and tap (rhythm, coordination, sound clarity) for participants aged 7 and up.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Arts education programs in schoolsDelivers in-school and after-school community arts education programs that integrate performing arts with science and lived experiences, serving students through residencies, workshops, and performance-based learning.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Pilot demonstration and showcase eventsConducted a pilot week in New York City featuring student and adult workshops, preschool performances, and a public showcase at Symphony Space attended by over 600 people, involving 120 children and teens from NYC schools to demonstrate program impact and model delivery.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Production of original and adapted musical theatre performancesStages original and adapted musical productions created in collaboration with youth participants, including performances such as "Don't Stop Believin'," "JACK," "4 Minutes 28 Seconds," and "The Toymaker's Child" (a reimagined "Pinocchio"), often integrating science themes and featuring casts that include many participants with disabilities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Resource provision for inclusive theatre programmingMakes available videos, community profiles, and policy documents related to inclusive theatre practices to support broader access and understanding of its programming model.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$733K
Contributions & grants$619K84%
Program service revenue$137K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-22K
expenses
Total expenses$635K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$265K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$487K
Cash$225K
Investments$0
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$357K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +95.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE FINKLETAUB | CEO & PRESIDENT | 40 | $75K |
| ELLIOT FISHMAN | SECRETARY & ASST. TREASURER | 30 | $55K |
board members · 7
- ANGELA MYATT — BOARD MEMBER
- BRODIE BIBBY — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY EISENHOWER — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHALIE GINVERT — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARI SAPP — CHAIRPERSON
- STACEY FELLER — TREASURER
- VIKKI HEYWOOD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- 14th Street Y Partner — Hosts Chickenshed NYC programming at its East Village location and provides onsite office space for the executive team.
- 14th Street Y Educational Alliance Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- Arcadia Fund Funder — Provided financial support enabling Chickenshed NYC to transition to online operations during the pandemic.
- BCEFA Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- Backstage Theatre Trust Funder — Provided financial support enabling Chickenshed NYC to pivot to virtual programming during the pandemic.
- Bloomberg Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- British Consulate General Partner — Hosts intimate events for Chickenshed NYC at its private residence, including performances by Chickenshed Players.
- CHICKENSHED PLAYERS Partner — Collaborative theater group producing mainstage musical shows with students and staff.
- Chickenshed NYC Partner — AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHICKEN SHED INC supports Chickenshed NYC as a partner organization in delivering community programs.
- Chickenshed NYC Partner — Primary operating name or affiliated entity through which American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc carries out its mission.
- Chickenshed Theatre Partner — Chickenshed NYC is inspired by and models its approach on the original Chickenshed Theatre in the UK.
- Cultural Development Fund Funder — Funder supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc. as a grantee in FY 2025.
- First Eagle Investment Foundation Funder — Funder supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- Gramercy Arts High School Partner — Collaborates on student engagement and performance programs
- Gramercy Arts High School Partner — Collaborates on student engagement and performance programs.
- Gramercy Arts High School Partner — Collaborates with Chickenshed on student performances and engagement initiatives.
- Gramercy Arts High School Partner — Collaborates with Chickenshed to deliver theatre programming for students.
- Greenwich House Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- IDEKO Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- J.P. Morgan Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — In support of A Midsummer Night's Dream - a musical
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Government funder supporting a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - a musical by American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- PS 17 Henry Woodworth Partner — Partners with Chickenshed to support student confidence and public speaking development through theatre programming.
- Purple Cow Career and Talent Development Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc., led by Greg Stevens.
- Royal Shakespeare Company Partner — Collaborated with Chickenshed NYC artistic staff through workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon on applying inclusive methodology to Shakespearean text.
- Royal Shakespeare Company Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- Science Sandbox Funder — Provided the first grant to Chickenshed NYC to support scientific integration in programming.
- Simons Foundation Funder — Funder supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc. through its Science, Society and Culture program.
- T.D. SHIELD Partner — Partner organization supporting American Friends of Chicken Shed Inc.
- The 14th Street Y Partner — Hosts Chickenshed NYC's Players program at its facility for rehearsals and programming.
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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.
- Inclusive Theatre for Social and Emotional Flourishingmethodology: inclusive_theatreBy engaging youth of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities in theatre without auditions and within emotionally safe, collaborative environments, the organization fosters empathy, personal flourishing, and emotional well-being because inclusion and affirmation of identity are foundational to creative and personal development.
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Creationmethodology: arts_science_integrationBy integrating science and other disciplines into theatre-making through collaboration with experts, the organization deepens learning and artistic relevance because cross-disciplinary engagement enables youth to connect complex ideas to creative expression, fostering critical thinking and innovation.