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QUEENS THEATRE IN THE PARK INC
QUEENS, NY · EIN 113381629 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A600 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · queenstheatre.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$3.0M
net assets
$2.0M
employees
107
volunteers
23
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

OPERATE A PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY IN FLUSHING-MEADOWS CORONA PARK, QUEENS THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE DRAMATIC, MUSICAL AND RELATED ARTS, ENCOURAGESAND FACILITATES THE USE OF ITS FACILITY AS A RESOURCE CENTER BY OTHER NOT-FOR-PR0FIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTHS INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND LIVE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Queens Theatre operates a performing arts facility in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, presenting professional productions and cultural events. It serves youth and seniors through arts-in-education programs, in-school workshops, and inclusive performances. The organization also supports local artists and fosters community engagement through free and accessible programming across diverse artistic disciplines.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $925K
    - EDUCATION : THE EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES ON SITE AS WELL AS AT LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IT ALSO OFFERS EXCLUSIVE STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES FROM THE THEATRE AND DANCE SERIES. QUEENS THEATRE PARTNERS WITH SENIOR CENTERS IN QUEENS TO OFFER PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS.- KIDS PROGRAMS: QUEENS THEATRE PRESENTS AND DEVELOPS PRODUCTIONS DESIGNED FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
  2. #2 $361K
    - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE PROGRAM OF ON AND OFFSITE CULTURAL EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE PRIMARILY FREE AND SERVE TO ENGAGE AND BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND QUEENS THEATRE
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Engagement
Hosts inclusive, diverse cultural events and performances, primarily free, to build community around Queens Theatre.
Education Programs
Offers on-site and in-school performing arts classes, theatre play-making courses for English language learners, free student matinees, and interactive library programs.
Queensboro Dance Festival
Annual summer festival touring throughout Queens parks, featuring free outdoor performances by local dance companies, dance lessons, and community events.
School Programs
Provides arts-in-education programming including in-school workshops and live performing arts experiences for public school students.
Senior Ensemble Theatre (SET)
Performance program for senior citizens, offering opportunities to engage in theatre and performance activities.
Theatre for All
Initiative advancing inclusion of people with disabilities in the performing arts, including a free professional training program for Deaf and disabled actors.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funds artists through citywide employment and community engagement grants
      Funded over 2,800 artists with $3,000 grants each through an artist employment program that supported free community arts activities across all five boroughs of New York City, reaching approximately 2 million residents and visitors, in collaboration with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Foundation for the Arts, and local arts councils.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Hosts and produces live performances across genres
      Produces and presents a diverse range of live performances including theatre, dance, music, magic, and cultural events such as Día de Muertos celebrations, tango, flamenco, jazz concerts, and family-friendly shows. These include original productions like "The Monkey King" and tributes to legendary artists, held at the theatre and in partnership with local and national organizations.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Offers performing arts education and engagement programs for youth and schools
      Provides on-site and in-school theatre and play-making classes for public school students, including English language learners and disabled middle schoolers. Offers free student-only matinee performances and interactive programs at public libraries, reaching over 3,000 children annually.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Operates event venue rental spaces
      Maintains and rents four versatile performance and event spaces for stage productions, film shoots, private parties, business conferences, and other gatherings.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Provides artist services and resources for local dance professionals
      Offers tailored support and resources to Queens-based dancers and dance companies, fostering local artistic development and enabling participation in festivals, showcases, and community events.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Provides free public arts programming in parks and outdoor spaces
      Annually tours performances, dance classes, and dance parties throughout Queens parks and public spaces, offering over 30 free outdoor events and serving thousands of community members. Includes weekly Sunday concerts and dance classes in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and culminates in large-scale events featuring multiple dance companies and interactive activities.
  • Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
    • Supports seniors and people with disabilities through inclusive performance programs
      Partners with senior centers to offer performance programs and operates the Senior Ensemble Theatre (SET) for older adults. Presents accessible programming including Theatre for All training for Deaf and disabled actors, staged readings, and co-productions focused on disability inclusion, including events celebrating the ADA anniversary.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Runs transportation shuttle service for audience access
      Operates a shuttle service between the theatre and the Mets-Willets Point #7 Train Subway Station during Queens Theatre Presents shows to improve audience accessibility.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.62M
Contributions & grants$1.51M58%
Program service revenue$1.08M41%
Investment income$26K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.99M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.25M
Cash$547K
Investments$510K
Liabilities$223K
Net assets$2.03M
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TARYN SACRAMONE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $164K
board members · 13
  • ALFONSO QUIROZ — DIRECTOR
  • AVITA DELERME — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE LEVINE — TREASURER
  • DR CAMERON R HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCES A RESHESKE — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
  • GARY KESNER — PRESIDENT
  • IRENE ZOUPANIOTIS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK MISK — SECRETARY
  • ROBERT F HOLDEN — DIRECTOR
  • SAL DIMARTINO — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN B LIPSKY — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY CAPUNE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • WIL FISHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35

Who they work with

  • Allan Harris Partner — Featured jazz vocalist and composer performing at the theatre
  • Analía Carreño & Luis Ramírez Partner — Featured tango dance duo performing in The Great Tango production.
  • Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan Government — Issued a certificate for QDF's 2019 LIC Game Changer Award
  • Birdland Jazz Club Partner — Co-presented or shared performance programming with Jumaane Smith at major jazz venues.
  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Partner — Co-presents Día de Muertos event with Queens Theatre.
  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Partner — Collaborates with Queens Theatre to present a Día de Muertos-themed performance.
  • Comite Civico Argentino Partner — Collaborates with Queens Theatre to present tango performances.
  • Councilmember Julie Won Government — Issued a proclamation to QDF in 2026
  • Emilio Teubal Partner — Pianist and musical director for The Great Tango live performance.
  • Fernando Pírez Lenzuen Partner — Uruguayan vocalist performing as a featured artist in The Great Tango production.
  • Florencia Borgnia & Marcos Darío Pereira Partner — Featured tango dance duo performing in The Great Tango production.
  • Jazz At Lincoln Center Partner — Co-presented or shared performance programming with Jumaane Smith at major jazz venues.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Co-produced the short play "Death Bites" as part of the Theatre for All reading series.
  • Liza & Willie Partner — Artists featured in the Amor Tropical concert
  • Long Island Rail Road Partner — Provides rail access to the Mets-Willets Point station for visitors traveling to Queens Theatre.
  • Los Chantas Tango Quartet Partner — Renowned tango ensemble providing live music for The Great Tango performance.
  • MTA Government — Provides public transit infrastructure and service updates used by visitors to plan trips to Queens Theatre.
  • Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium (MAC) Partner — Collaborated on a reading of Emily Driver's "Great Race Through Time and Space!"
  • Music Institute of Chicago Partner — Collaborates with Tammy McCann, who is the Artist in Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago.
  • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Partnered to design and execute the NYC City Artists Corps grant program providing funding and opportunities for over 2,800 artists.
  • NYC Public Advocate Letitia James Government — Issued a certificate honoring QDF in 2018
  • NYS Comptroller’s Office Thomas P. DiNapoli Government — Issued a proclamation honoring QDF in 2018
  • NYSCA Government — Provided grant funding to support the commission of "The Monkey King" musical.
  • New York City Subway Partner — Coordinates access via the Mets-Willets Point station on the #7 line for visitors to Queens Theatre.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Collaborated on the NYC City Artists Corps grant program to support artist employment and community engagement activities.
  • Pirez Entertainment Partner — Collaborates with Queens Theatre to present tango performances.
  • Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Government — Issued a Citation of Honor to QDF in 2023
  • Queensboro Dance Festival Partner — Partnered to present multiple dance events featuring numerous local dance companies representing diverse cultural traditions.
  • Sole Defined Partner — Co-presented Dancesummervibez, a dance event featuring diverse cultural performances and audience participation.
  • The Blue Note Partner — Co-presented or shared performance programming with Jumaane Smith at major jazz venues.
+ 5 more
strategies · 4

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.

  • Community-Engaged Arts Programming with Free and Accessible Events
    methodology: community_engaged_arts
    By offering primarily free, offsite, and accessible performances and participatory programs, the organization builds broad community engagement because removing financial and geographic barriers increases inclusion and audience diversity.
  • Disability-Inclusive Professional Training and National Leadership
    methodology: disability_inclusion_model
    By providing free professional training for Deaf and disabled actors and hosting national convenings, the theatre advances systemic inclusion in the arts because equitable access to training and leadership platforms enables sustainable change in the field.
  • Inclusive Storytelling and Cultural Exchange to Foster Community Connection
    methodology: cultural_exchange_model
    By presenting culturally rooted narratives and facilitating cross-cultural collaborations, Queens Theatre fosters equity, emotional engagement, and community connection because shared artistic experiences build mutual understanding across diverse populations.
  • Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Artistic Production
    methodology: interdisciplinary_collaboration
    By integrating multiple art forms—such as music, dance, and theater—and collaborating with renowned artists and organizations, the theatre creates immersive experiences that expand audience engagement because interdisciplinary and co-created work generates unique artistic value and broader appeal.