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AMERICAN SUPPORTERS OF ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART
New York City, NY · EIN 571204770 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · asrada.org
revenue
$105K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$20K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

scholarships and educational grants

profile · synthesized from sources

AMERICAN SUPPORTERS OF ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART (ASRADA) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London by funding scholarships, travel aid, and training programs for American students and artists. The organization raises funds from U.S. donors to provide financial assistance for U.S. applicants to RADA and supports RADA’s educational initiatives through targeted grants and fundraising campaigns. ASRADA also fosters transatlantic connections through events and alumni engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Americas RADA Network (ARN)
Facilitates annual reunions and networking for North American RADA alumni during RADA’s audition visits to New York
Big Give Christmas Challenge
Participates in the UK’s largest online match-funding campaign to raise money for RADA student scholarships and training, with donations from U.S. supporters eligible for tax acknowledgment
London Travel Aid for Americans
Provides financial assistance for U.S. students invited to London for RADA final auditions or accepted into its BA program, covering flight costs based on need and cost-efficiency
RADA’s American Masterclass Series
Supports workshops and masterclasses led by U.S.-based creative professionals for RADA students
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and educational support for American students at RADA
      Provides financial support in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and travel grants to American students applying to or attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), including funding for audition-related travel and full program attendance. This includes administering named grant programs such as the Sara Sugarman Bursaries for young writers.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Organizing events to promote RADA and raise funds in the United States
      Hosts and co-organizes a range of events in New York and other U.S. locations to support RADA, including fundraising galas, benefit performances, donor receptions, alumni gatherings, and showcases for graduates. These include high-profile events such as Broadway theatre trips, luncheons with celebrities, and special presentations like honorary fellowships.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$125K
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +59.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Peter Bogyo — Board Member
  • Richard Hicks — Board Member
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Americas RADA Network Network — Network of North American RADA alumni supported and convened by ASRADA.
  • Americas RADA Network Partner — Network affiliate supporting RADA in the Americas
  • British Consul-General Partner — Hosted a joint event with ASRADA for the presentation of an honorary fellowship to Stephen Sondheim.
  • David Schwartz Foundation Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • Hobson/Lucas Foundation Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP Partner — Legal firm providing services through partner Eduardo A. Cukier
  • PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a platform to process online donations.
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Partner — Funds and collaborates with RADA on student travel support, bursaries, and masterclass programming.
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Partner — Primary institution supported by ASRADA through funding and advocacy.
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Partner — Primary institution supported through funding and advocacy
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Partner — Primary institutional partner supported by ASRADA
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Partner — Primary institutional partner; ASRADA supports RADA through fundraising and alumni engagement.
  • The Annenberg Foundation Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • The Annenberg Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to ASRADA in 2007 to help establish RADA’s Sara Sugarman Bursaries.
  • The George Lucas Family Foundation Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • The Nat R and Martha M Knaster Charitable Trust Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • The Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Funder — Donor to ASRADA.
  • Vineyard Arts Project Partner — Hosted a collaborative artistic and educational residency for RADA graduates supported by ASRADA in 2011.
strategies · 2

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