irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $31KMainstage -Professional off-Broadway production in english. The play is presented for three weeks at a theater in NYC. It employs an average of 20 artist and 3,000 audience members.
- #2 $31KEl Barrio Raices Summer - El Barrio Raices- Free of charge theater summer program for the children of NYC. Free training on acting, dance, design culminating on a public presentation of a play. It impacts 25 children and 150 audience members. We employ 10 teaching artists as part of the program.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Boundless Exposed
Mentorship workshop for early-career theatre designers of color, providing stipends and collaborative design opportunities over a ten- to twelve-week period.
Boundless de Oro
Arts program for older adults offering free acting, dance, and singing classes, culminating in film or performance projects in collaboration with Fundación Yolanda Laprea.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Educational Tour
Adapted educational performance of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel presented in Puerto Rico for students, accompanied by classroom guides and discussion materials.
El Barrio Raíces Summer Program
Free three-week summer theater training program for children ages 9–12 in NYC, focusing on heritage, community empowerment, and multidisciplinary theater arts.
Fuerza Fest
LGBTQ+ theater festival produced in collaboration with the Hispanic Federation, showcasing queer stories and artists.
Mainstage
Professional off-Broadway and off-off Broadway productions featuring new and existing works, often by Latine and immigrant playwrights, presented at venues like the Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center.
The Stage Protect Us: Resistance in Residence
Five-day festival fostering migration justice in the performing arts through community organizing, workshops, and collaborative programming.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
- Offer free summer theater training for children in NYCProvides a free three-week summer theater program for children aged 9 to 12 in New York City, offering comprehensive training in acting, dance, costume design, set design, make-up, and ensemble work, culminating in a public performance. The program is consistently described across multiple sources and has served up to 25 children per session.
- Present educational theater programs in Puerto RicoPresents an educational adaptation of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" in Puerto Rico, reaching over 55,000 students across nine years. The program includes performances and the distribution of educational guides to support classroom discussion.
- Provide theater arts instruction to youth participantsDelivers comprehensive theater arts training to youth through multidisciplinary instruction in acting, dance, make-up, costumes, set design, and ensemble work, led by a bilingual team of teaching artists.
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Latino and Multicultural Theater Production 1 activity
- Co-produce LGBTQ and Spanish-language theater festivals and premieresCo-produces LGBTQ-themed theater festivals and presents world and U.S. premieres of Spanish-language plays, including "Viene viene el Drag King" and "Mercado libre," often performed in Spanish with English subtitles, expanding access to Latinx and queer narratives.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Develop early-career theatre designers of color through mentorshipOperates a structured mentorship program for early-career theatre designers of color in the tri-state area, offering 10- to twelve-week workshops focused on developing original installation-style designs based on short plays and research. The program includes professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities, with some participants receiving a $800 stipend upon completion.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organize migration justice arts festivalOrganizes a five-day festival that unites the performing arts community around migration justice through artistic expression, learning, and organizing activities.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce professional theatrical productions in New York CityProduces and co-produces professional off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theatrical works in New York City, including new and existing plays by Latinx and women playwrights, with leadership from artists of color. The organization stages at least one fully-staged production annually, engaging dozens of artists and thousands of audience members.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Run creative workshops for older adults in NYCOffers free, ongoing theater-based workshops for older adults in New York City that include storytelling, movement, acting, dance, improvisation, and collaborative performance, supporting emotional and cognitive well-being. Includes specialized programming such as musical performances touring nursing homes and intergenerational film projects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$571K
Contributions & grants$365K64%
Program service revenue$206K36%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$512K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$167K
Cash$156K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$152K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +86.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AILEEN VENTURA — SECRETARY
- ALFREDO GALVAN — CHAIRMAN
- ELIZABETH PAULINO — CHAIR FINANC
- FRANCISCO HUERTAS — TREASURER
- MARIA CRISTINA FUSTE — EX ARTISTIC
- RHINA VALENTIN — DIRECTOR
- SARITA FELLOW — SECRETARY
- WILFREDO ORTIZ — PRESIDENT
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funder — Supports the production of "Las Borinqueñas" through a collaboration with Ensemble Studio Theatre and Boundless Theatre Company.
- Bank of America Partner — Board member Francisco Huertas is a Community Banking Market Leader at Bank of America.
- BoriQueer Productions Partner — Co-producer of the world premiere of "Viene viene el Drag King".
- BronxNet TV Partner — Board member Rhina Valentin is a TV personality and talk show host on BronxNet TV.
- Center for Performance Research Partner — Co-producer of "The Stage Protect Us: Resistance in Residence" festival focused on migration justice.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Hosts the El Barrio Raíces Summer Program at its East Harlem location.
- Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Co-produces the play "Las Borinqueñas" with Boundless Theatre Company.
- Estrella TV System Partner — Board member Elizabeth Paulino is VP/Director of Sales for Medico Holding at Estrella TV System.
- Fuerza Fest Partner — Presented the world premiere of Vico Ortiz’s solo show "The Rise of the King" as part of its festival lineup.
- Fundación Yolanda Laprea Partner — Collaborated with Boundless Theatre Company on the production and tour of "Al ritmo de un bolero" for older adults in NYC nursing homes.
- Fundación Yolanda Laprea Partner — Collaborates with Boundless Theatre Company to provide free performing arts classes for older adults and produce short films.
- Fundación Yolanda Laprea Partner — Collaborates with Boundless Theatre Company to provide free performing arts classes to older adults in New York City.
- Hispanic Federation Partner — Co-produced the Fuerza Fest LGBTQ theater festival.
- Hot97 Partner — Board member Elizabeth Paulino is VP/Director of Sales for Medico Holding at Hot97.
- INTAR Theatre Partner — Hosted the final presentation of the Boundless Exposed 2026 program.
- Immigrant Theatermakers Alliance Partner — Co-producer of "The Stage Protect Us: Resistance in Residence" festival focused on migration justice.
- Itaú USA Partner — Board member Wilfredo Ortiz is an investor at Itaú USA.
- Latinx Playwrights Circle Partner — Co-produced the world premiere of "Domino Effect" with Boundless Theatre Company and People’s Theatre Project.
- Latinx Playwrights Circle Partner — Co-producer of "Canciones," an immersive, interactive theatrical experience.
- Latinx Playwrights Circle Partner — Collaborates with Boundless Theatre Company and Ensemble Studio Theatre on the production of "Las Borinqueñas".
- Medtronic Partner — Board member Ailien Ventura is a Principal Sourcing Engineer at Medtronic.
- Michael Rojas Partner — Provides web design services.
- New Perspectives Theatre Partner — Co-produced the play "How to Melt Ice" in February 2023.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides public funding for Boundless Theatre Company's programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funds for Boundless Theatre Company’s programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for Boundless Theatre Company's programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides public funding for Boundless Theatre Company’s programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Numera Partner — Engaged for accounting services in Puerto Rico.
- People’s Theatre Project Partner — Collaborated with Boundless Theatre Company on the world premiere production of "Domino Effect."
- Philip Beckett CPA PC Partner — Engaged for accounting services in New York.
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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-Led Leadership and Representationmethodology: artist_led_representationBy centering women, Latinx artists, and theatre-makers of color in leadership and artistic programming, the organization redefines theatrical storytelling and fosters authentic community engagement because representation in creative leadership produces more resonant, culturally grounded narratives.
- Arts for Wellbeing in Older Adultsmethodology: creative_arts_therapyBy integrating creative arts training—such as storytelling, movement, and improvisation—into programs for older adults, the organization supports cognitive function and personal well-being because expressive arts foster agency, connection, and resilience in aging populations.
- Culturally Rooted, Bilingual Theatre Educationmethodology: culturally_responsive_educationBy delivering theatre education through bilingual teaching artists and centering cultural heritage, the organization increases access and engagement for multilingual and underrepresented youth because linguistic and cultural affirmation strengthens participation and intergenerational connection.
- Free and Equitable Access to Theatre Programmingmethodology: equitable_accessBy offering free theatre programs, the organization removes financial barriers to participation, increasing access for youth and older adults because eliminating cost as a barrier enables broader, more representative community engagement.
- Mentorship and Collaborative Development for Emerging Designers of Colormethodology: mentorship_through_collaborationBy placing early-career theatre designers of color in leadership roles through mentorship and collaborative design, the organization builds professional capacity and artistic leadership because peer-supported, hands-on creation of original work fosters sustainable career pathways.