irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Program expenses
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AUGUSTA!
One-woman show by Renee’ Flemings celebrating the life of Harlem Renaissance sculptor and activist Augusta Savage, combining storytelling, media, and movement.
REAL 1
One-person play by Ian Eaton about growing up in 1980s Harlem, navigating Catholic school, family, and gun violence; developed through storytelling workshops with individuals impacted by gun violence and presented in NYCHA facilities.
SKIN TO SKIN
Workshop performance of a new play inspired by true stories of Black mothers and midwives, addressing systemic racism in the U.S. healthcare system; part of the 25th anniversary season.
The Past Is Always Present
Collaborative educational theater project with History UnErased and the Library of Congress to create an original musical ("Your Hands Are The Road") and curriculum spotlighting LGBTQ+ trailblazers in U.S. history, developed with high school students across multiple states.
This Is My Story
In-school and community storytelling workshop residency that uses creative writing and theater techniques to empower youth and adults to share personal narratives in safe, inclusive spaces.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Amplify marginalized voices through theater and storytellingUses theater to elevate the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ students, asylum seekers, undocumented youth, individuals impacted by gun violence, and families affected by mass incarceration, with the goal of increasing public awareness and support for these communities.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Award the Mauricio Leyton Award to champions of unheard voicesAnnually presents the Mauricio Leyton Award and a monetary gift to an individual or nonprofit organization that amplifies marginalized or underrepresented voices, reflecting the organization’s commitment to equity and advocacy.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver community-engaged workshops and educational residenciesConducts first-person storytelling workshops, multi-year educational residencies, and classroom engagements in partnership with schools and community organizations, primarily across New York City’s five boroughs, to explore urgent social issues and co-create theatrical content.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Develop educational resources to accompany theatrical worksCreates and distributes classroom materials such as case studies, podcast episodes, primary source activities, and posters to support the integration of original musicals and plays into U.S. history and social studies curricula.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Expand access to theater for underserved audiencesOperates a subsidized ticketing program that makes one-third of Off-Broadway tickets available to community partners and constituents, offers fully subsidized student matinees, and presents performances in non-traditional venues such as NYCHA facilities to engage non-traditional, diverse audiences.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Host post-show conversations and connect audiences to resourcesOrganizes post-performance discussions that link audience members with direct support services, such as pro-bono legal aid, and supports advocacy goals by remounting productions in community spaces like hospitals and municipal buildings.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce original theatrical works and performancesDevelops and produces original plays and musicals, including world premieres and staged readings, focused on social justice themes such as LGBTQ+ history, child abuse prevention, Black maternal health, and gun violence. These productions are presented Off-Broadway, in non-traditional spaces, and nationally at schools, theaters, and community settings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$540K
Contributions & grants$404K75%
Program service revenue$131K24%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$562K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$362K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$183K
Cash$183K
Investments$0
Liabilities$162K
Net assets$21K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EMILY WEINER | FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, VP | 40 | $67K |
| JEFFREY SOLOMON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $8K |
board members · 11
- AMY GOTTLIEB — CO-VICE CHAIR
- JANE DUBIN — CHAIR
- JEFFREY ROSENSTOCK — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ISAACSON — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY HANDELMAN — TREASURER
- KEVIN CONNOR — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA SPRINGS — DIRECTOR
- MELVINA DOUSE — DIRECTOR
- R ERIN CRAIG — DIRECTOR
- RASHAD V CHAMBERS — SECRETARY
- SUSAN SHAH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 68
Who they work with
- ACRE (Artists Co-Creating Real Equity) Partner — Recipient of the Mauricio Leyton Award for championing the unheard voice.
- Alliance of Resident Theatres/NY Network — Network organization providing support to Houses on the Moon Theater Company
- American Friend Service Committee Partner — Collaborates through board member affiliation with Amy Gottlieb, Associate Regional Director of its Northeast Office.
- American Friends Service Committee Partner — Conducted storytelling workshops in collaboration with the organization.
- American Friends Service Committee Healing Justice Program Partner — Community partner supporting healing justice initiatives connected to theatrical programming.
- American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program Partner — Community partner involved in outreach and audience development for plays related to immigrant rights.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Partner — Legal professional network partner supporting immigration-themed productions and audience services.
- Amnesty International Partner — Advocacy partner engaged in human rights-related programming and post-show dialogues.
- Collegiate Churches Partner — Religious organization providing support to Houses on the Moon Theater Company
- David’s Shoes Partner — Recipient of the Mauricio Leyton Award for championing the unheard voice.
- David’s Shoes Partner — Youth-focused nonprofit partner providing support and outreach for at-risk young people through theater programs.
- Detention Watch Network Partner — Advocacy coalition partner focused on ending immigration detention, linked to relevant productions.
- Echoes of Incarceration Partner — Grassroots organization led by formerly incarcerated individuals, engaged in storytelling and advocacy partnerships.
- Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Funder — Charitable trust providing support to Houses on the Moon Theater Company
- G.H.A.R. Partner — Recipient of the Mauricio Leyton Award for championing the unheard voice.
- GLSEN Boston Partner — Collaborated with Houses on the Moon Theater Company during the development of 'Building Houses on the Moon' through interviews with students and educators and initiating conversations about homophobia in schools.
- Geminai LLC Partner — Partner organization that supported the world premiere staged reading of "Your Hands Are The Road".
- Hetrick-Martin Institute Partner — Partnering with students from HMI in the co-creation of the original musical "Your Hands Are The Road".
- History UnErased Partner — Collaborates with Houses on the Moon on the development of original plays exploring LGBTQ+ history.
- History UnErased Partner — Collaborating on the development and presentation of LGBTQ+ educational content through theater.
- History UnErased Partner — Conducted storytelling workshops in collaboration with the organization.
- History UnErased Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the development of original plays exploring LGBTQ+ history.
- Homies Unidos Partner — Recipient of the Mauricio Leyton Award for championing the unheard voice.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing support to Houses on the Moon Theater Company
- Human Rights First Partner — Partner organization collaborating on human rights advocacy through theater.
- John Golden Fund Funder — Fund providing support to Houses on the Moon Theater Company
- Kelly Claus Creative Partner — Website design and creative services provider
- Kids in Need of Defense Partner — Partner organization collaborating on storytelling and outreach efforts for youth facing immigration challenges.
- LIBERTAS CENTER Partner — Community center providing services to immigrants and refugees, collaborating on culturally responsive programming.
- Libertas Center for Human Rights Partner — Recipient of the Mauricio Leyton Award for championing the unheard voice.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Amplifying Marginalized Voices through Performance and Post-Show Engagementmethodology: amplifying_unheard_voicesBy using original theater productions and structured post-show dialogues, we elevate marginalized voices and foster community engagement, because live performance combined with facilitated conversation transforms awareness into collective action.
- Community-Co-Created Theater as a Tool for Critical Dialoguemethodology: community_co_creationBy developing theater content in long-term collaboration with students, educators, and grassroots organizations, we produce socially relevant performances that initiate critical dialogue on issues like homophobia and racial inequity, because community partnership ensures cultural relevance and shared ownership of the narrative.
- Theater for Social Change through Lived-Experience Storytellingmethodology: lived-experience-centered engagementBy centering first-person narratives and co-creating theater with communities whose stories are told, we produce authentic, impactful performances that educate audiences and drive social change, because lived experience ensures truthful representation and deep community investment.