named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Theater Support
Provides funding to experimental and independent theater companies in New York, including support for productions and festivals.
Journalism and Investigative Reporting Support
Grants to nonprofit investigative news outlets to support public-interest journalism.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Production Support 4 activities
- Funding arts initiatives in conflict-affected regionsSupports The Freedom Theater through a grant to the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance, advancing cultural expression and youth empowerment in conflict-affected areas.
- Funding general operating support for theater and arts companiesProvides general operating support grants to experimental and nonprofit theater organizations, including Fiasco Theater Company, Elevator Repair Service, and Make Believe Association, enabling sustained artistic programming and organizational stability.
- Funding international and cultural exchange through theater festivalsSupports the Under the Radar International Theater Festival by funding The Tank, an organization that produces and presents experimental performance work with global participation.
- Funding theater productions and performance-related costsFunds production costs for theatrical works, including underwriting the New York Shakespeare Festival’s productions and supporting The Public Theater’s staging of "Hurling Burlie." Also funds a playreading focused on Black mothers through 55 AP.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Funding events that support media and public engagementFinances event-related costs for the New York Focus benefit event hosted by The Public Theater, linking media visibility with fundraising and public outreach.
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Public Media Funding 1 activity
- Funding general operating support for media and journalism organizationsFunds New York Focus, an investigative news site, to provide general operating support. This includes financial backing for ongoing operations and reporting activities.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K65%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$88K
balance sheet
Total assets$232K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$232K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -71.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ALISA SOLOMON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- 55 AP Partner — Receives funding to cover costs for a playreading focused on Black mothers.
- ELEVATOR REPAIR SERVICE Partner — Receives funding as an experimental theater company.
- FIASCO THEATER COMPANY Partner — Receives funding for general operating support.
- MAKE BELIEVE ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives funding for general operating support and as an audio drama nonprofit.
- MIDDLE EASTERN CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE Partner — Receives funding to support The Freedom Theater.
- NEW YORK FOCUS Partner — Receives funding for general operating support and investigative journalism.
- NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Partner — Receives funding to underwrite production costs.
- THE PUBLIC THEATER Partner — Receives funding for production support and event cost coverage.
- THE TANK Partner — Receives funding to support the Under the Radar International Theater Festival.