named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Barn on Fire Residency
10-day summer intensive retreat for emerging musical theatre writing teams, developed in partnership with New York Theatre Barn, to support the creation of new works
Biennial Art Show
Artist showcase featuring works from community artists, held every two years since 1987, transforming the FIPAP Community Arts Center into a gallery space
Four Decades Campaign
Capital campaign with four $40,000 pillars to strengthen financial stability, modernize infrastructure, deepen community engagement, and seed new artistic work
Live Performance Series
Annual lineup of theatrical productions, concerts, and performances by notable artists such as Tituss Burgess and Sasha Velour, including productions like RENT and Avenue Q
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Hosts annual and seasonal cultural events and performancesProduces recurring signature events including an annual Labor Day Weekend production of Avenue Q, summer season-opening celebrations (e.g., Marilyn Monroe 100th birthday), and curated performances such as Rent, Sasha Velour, and Anthony Roth Costanzo as part of its seasonal programming.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts curated film screenings and documentary eventsOrganizes public film screening events, including the HBO documentary Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, and continuous screenings such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes during special events.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Hosts live interview series with Broadway performersProduces "Broadway Names with Julie James," a live interview series featuring in-depth conversations with Broadway performers, presented as evening events with a broadcaster and guest artists.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers patron membership program to support community artsOperates a membership program that provides patrons with priority seating, VIP access, and recognition in exchange for contributions that support community programs and events.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Organizes artist residency programs for musical theatre developmentCo-presents the Barn on Fire Residency, a 10-day intensive retreat for emerging musical theatre writing teams to develop original works, in partnership with New York Theatre Barn, including informal public presentations of works in progress.
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Presents intimate performance series in opera and musical theatreProduces Unplugged Opera, an intimate vocal performance series led by Metropolitan Opera conductor Bryan Wagorn, featuring acclaimed artists such as Meghan Picerno and Brandon Cedel, often presented as sunset performances with repertoire from opera and musical theatre.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Produces biennial art show featuring local artistsOrganizes the Biennial Art Show, showcasing diverse artistic styles and media from community artists at the FIPAP Community Arts Center, with the 20th edition documented in recent programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Presents benefit readings and special performances for arts educationStages one-night benefit readings of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart in support of Broadway for Arts Education and similar arts education initiatives, with documented performances directed by Leigh Silverman and cast by Benton Whitley.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$327K
Contributions & grants$173K53%
Program service revenue$152K47%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$303K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash$155K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +120.3%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Brandon Cedel Partner — Bass-baritone performing in Unplugged Opera event
- Broadway for Arts Education Funder — Benefit reading supports Broadway for Arts Education.
- Broadway for Arts Education Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through a benefit reading of The Normal Heart presented by FIPAP.
- Broadway for Arts Education Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through the benefit reading of The Normal Heart.
- Bryan Wagorn Partner — Metropolitan Opera conductor and Steinway pianist leading the Unplugged Opera performance
- Dalip Girdhar & Paul Austin (The P. Austin Foundation) Funder — Underwriter for FIPAP's 2025 season
- Dancers Responding To AIDS Funder — Underwriter and patron for FIPAP's 2025 season
- HBO Partner — Collaborated with HBO to screen the original documentary Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story.
- Meghan Picerno Partner — Internationally recognized soprano performing in Unplugged Opera event
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Co-presents the Barn on Fire Residency with FIPAP for the development of new musical theatre works.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Co-presents the Barn on Fire Residency with FIPAP.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Collaborated with FIPAP to run the Barn on Fire writers’ residency workshop in 2022.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Collaborates with FIPAP on the Barn on Fire Residency for new musical theatre.
- New York Theatre Barn Partner — Collaborates with FIPAP on the annual Barn on Fire summer residency for musical theatre writers.
- Robert N. Alfandre Foundation Funder — Underwriter for FIPAP's 2025 season
- SiriusXM Partner — Julie James, host of the event, is affiliated with SiriusXM’s On Broadway.
- Straighten Your Crown Productions Funder — Underwriter for FIPAP's 2025 season
- The Albert Lepage Foundation Funder — Underwriter for FIPAP's 2025 season
- Tituss Burgess Partner — Featured performer headlining the 40th anniversary event
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.
- Arts Incubator for Original Musical Theatremethodology: arts_incubatorBy providing time, mentorship, and a supportive coastal environment through a summer residency model, the organization advances early-stage development of original musical theatre works, because creative process and collaboration are essential to producing culture-shifting art.
- Culturally Responsive and Community-Based Arts Programmingmethodology: culturally_responsive_programmingBy producing performances, exhibitions, and events that reflect LGBTQ+ activism, sex-positivity, and local culture, the organization strengthens community identity and engagement because shared cultural narratives foster belonging and artistic vitality.
- Star-Powered Engagement to Elevate Artistic Platformsmethodology: star-powered programmingBy anchoring programming with high-profile Broadway and television performers, the organization attracts broader audiences and elevates the visibility of emerging works because star power increases public interest and legitimizes experimental or intimate formats.