irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $112KPlay LabPipeline also celebrated its 11th year of PlayLab, supporting the work of three emerging artists: Minna Lee, Jess I. Valles, and Daniela Gonzalez y Perez.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Baby Jessica
Interactive, one-on-one telephone performance exploring fear, hope, and memory; ran for 116 performances and included audience engagement through Zoom lobby chats.
Community Gatherings
Series of digital events focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (EDIJ), including anti-racism training, designer roundtables, and discussions on the future of theater.
Elixir: Digital Immortality
Interactive multimedia play presented online during the pandemic; featured one-on-one interviews with an AI character as a time capsule of the pandemic era.
PlayLab
Annual program supporting emerging playwrights through monthly meetings, development workshops, and public readings; has supported writers since at least 2019.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Develops and produces original theatrical worksCreates and stages adventurous new plays and theatrical productions, including world premieres and experimental formats such as telephone-based and immersive digital performances. Recent productions include "Bruise and Thorn," "Baby Jessica" (a five-act interactive play with 116 performances and 232 participants in 2023), and "Elixir: Digital Immortality," a multimedia time-capsule project featuring over 50 one-on-one interviews.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Hosts community engagement and artist gatheringsOrganizes regular community events including biweekly "Lobby Chats" via Zoom during productions, in-person community gatherings focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (EDIJ), and artist meetups to foster connection among Pipeline-affiliated artists.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Implements organizational equity and inclusion practicesUpholds a Code of Conduct and hosts community events to cultivate an actively anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all individuals engaging with the organization.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Produces donor and sponsor engagement eventsHosts annual gala events and special soirees featuring premium seating, performances, and receptions for donors and sponsors, including a Summer Soiree to honor leadership transitions and celebrate new appointments.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports playwrights through PlayLab programRuns PlayLab, an ongoing playwright development initiative established in 2014 that supports emerging writers through monthly meetings, one-on-one dramaturgy, workshops, and public readings. The program has developed over 60 full plays and multiple world premiere productions, including recent support for seven writers from inception to first draft and public readings for the Class of 2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$237K
Contributions & grants$237K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$167K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$112K
Cash$102K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$100K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -49.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Amaya | ARTIST TRUSTEE | 20 | $10K |
| NATALIE GERSHTEIN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 20 | $9K |
board members · 7
- Adam Hyndman — BOARD TRUSTEE
- Ashley Garrett — BOARD TRUSTEE
- BEN LASSER — Treasurer
- Graham Johnson — BOARD TRUSTEE
- JASON BARUCH — Board Trustee
- Jesse Alick — BOARD TRUSTEE
- Lindsey Cosgrove — Chairman
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 5Ohm Partner — Production management services partner.
- A.R.T./New York Theatres Partner — Venue partner hosting Pipeline Theatre Company's production of "Bruise and Thorn."
- Atlantic Acting School Partner — Co-founded as a class project by students at Atlantic Acting School in 2009.
- Atlantic Acting School Partner — Formed as a class project at the Atlantic Acting School.
- Bass/Valle Casting Partner — Partner casting agency engaged for casting services.
- Everyman Agency Partner — Press representation partner.
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Co-presents Pipeline Theatre Company's NewWorks Showcase 2026.
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Partner — Recognizes and acknowledges the land and ancestral presence of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, citing a quote from Mary Lyons of the nation in its land acknowledgment.
- NYU Partner — Collaborated with members of young theater companies from the NYU community for the Brave New Works series.
- New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Partner — Collaborated with the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys in the development of _Playing Hot_.
- The Woke Coach Partner — Conducted anti-racism training as part of Pipeline Theatre Company's Community Gatherings in January 2022.
- Theater for the New City Partner — Presented productions such as Shakespeare the Dead and Giant Killer Slugs as part of the Dream Up! Festival.
- le poisson rouge Partner — Hosted a sneak peek of _Playing Hot_ at its venue during Pipeline Theatre Company's 2018 Gala.
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.
- Artist Inclusion and Community Co-Creation 305 orgsmethodology: artist-inclusion sponsorshipBy sponsoring artist access to galas and organizing gatherings that connect artists with supporters, we foster inclusive artistic communities because shared spaces and reciprocal relationships strengthen artistic belonging and collaboration.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Culturally Specific Storytelling for Representation and Identity 102 orgsmethodology: culturally-specific_storytellingBy centering narratives of queer, working-class Latinx communities, we affirm cultural identity and transform mainstream representation because authentic, lived-experience storytelling challenges dominant narratives and fosters equity in theater.shared approach: Theater as Civic Dialogue →
- Theater as Civic and Social Engagement 102 orgsmethodology: theater-as-social-engagementBy using theatrical storytelling that integrates music, personal testimony, and community activation, we foster civic reflection and engagement because immersive, socially relevant narratives provoke audience compassion and courage.shared approach: Theater as Civic Dialogue →
- Playwright-Centered Development with Iterative Feedback 48 orgsmethodology: playwright-centered_developmentBy providing sustained developmental relationships that combine group workshops, individualized dramaturgy, and iterative feedback, we transform early ideas into full scripts because continuous, collaborative refinement nurtures artistic risk and deepens narrative quality.shared approach: Artist-Centered Incubation →
- Anti-Racist and Systemic Accountability in Theater 20 orgsmethodology: anti-racism_and_systemic_accountabilityBy actively examining internal systems and structures for manifestations of oppression and privilege, we advance equity because structural critique and accountability are necessary to dismantle systemic inequities in the arts.shared approach: Equity Through Structural Integration →