irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $62KEXPENSES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATIONS OF THE FREE WEEKEND PROGRAM.
- #2 $80KEXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATIONS OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Weekend Program
Arts education program offering free musical theatre programming to youth in Brooklyn
Oasis Program
Arts education initiative with reported expenses of $20,085 in 2020
PS 179 Program
School-based musical theatre program at PS 179 with reported expenses of $21,251 in 2023
Summer Program
Summer musical theatre program for children, with reported expenses of $80,067 in 2024
Teen Program
Program for teenagers with reported expenses of $24,590 and revenue of $7,274 in 2020
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 5 activities
- Creation and licensing of original musical worksCreates and produces original musicals for youth, including works featuring Muslim American protagonists and stories about American identity and interfaith collaboration; provides comprehensive production materials (scripts, scores, rehearsal tracks, video resources) when licensing plays to others.
- Free weekend musical theatre program for youthOperates a free weekend program providing musical theatre activities for children from families with incomes under $50,000 (for a family of four), focusing on acting, singing, and dance instruction.
- Original musical productions by studentsProduces original musical theater performances in which students act, sing, and perform with sets and costumes at the end of each semester; includes student-led creation of musicals through collaboration with professional playwrights and composers, particularly in the Teen Ensemble program. BCT has produced 14 original musicals featuring 544 students.
- Professional development and audition preparation for youthOffers audition workshops that prepare students for performing arts schools, with 100% of participants who prioritized such schools being accepted to one in Fall 2025.
- Summer and school-based musical theatre programsRuns summer programs including a "Write-A-Musical" camp where youth create original musicals later produced by BCT, and conducts in-school residencies and performances at schools such as PS 179 and PS 346 Abe Stark Elementary School in Brooklyn.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Collaborations with professional arts organizationsCollaborates with organizations such as New York City Center, 54 Below, Music For Autism, Yale Repertory Theater, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and artist Dionne McClain-Freeney on original theatrical productions and performances.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship-funded participation in theatre programsProvides scholarships through the Monica Selter Scholarship Fund, enabling access to programs; 77% of students in original musicals participated on scholarship.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Youth participation in external media productionsSupports students in pursuing professional opportunities, with BCT students appearing in HBO series, commercials, Broadway productions, animated features, and public service announcements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$866K
Contributions & grants$661K76%
Program service revenue$166K19%
Investment income$400%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$776K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$491K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$697K
Cash$392K
Investments$0
Liabilities$369K
Net assets$327K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY WHITE GRAVES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $97K |
board members · 14
- ANDY PASCAL — BOARD DIRECTOR
- BRIEHAN LYNCH — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DANIEL KLAIDMAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JANNE ROSA — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JASON VEASEY — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JEANNINE KERR — TERM ENDED 09/24
- JEREMY SHAMOS — BOARD DIRECTOR
- LAKOTA LEIJON — BOARD CHAIR
- MARC SCHLESINGER — BOARD TREASURER
- MAUREEN FERRY — BOARD DIRECTOR
- NANCY ROBBINS — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- PING DEL GIUDICE — BOARD SECRETARY
- ROHI MIRZA PANDYA — BOARD DIRECTOR
- TYLER PRIDE — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Aizzah Fatima Partner — Playwright and consultant contributing to the Muslim Voices initiative.
- Amy White Graves Partner — Playwright, teaching artist, and Executive Director of Brooklyn Children’s Theatre leading the initiative.
- BCT’s Advisory Council Network — Monica Selter served as a member of BCT’s Advisory Council.
- BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Network — Multiple BCT-affiliated writers are members of this musical theater development workshop, indicating an institutional connection.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Nicky Thompson-Martin holds an Associate’s Degree in Theatre from Borough of Manhattan Community College.
- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Partner — Mary Jo McBride is a faculty member in the early childhood division at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
- Brooklyn Music School Partner — Hosts live performances of BCT's MainStage Musical Production Classes.
- Brooklyn Music School Partner — Hosts multiple MainStage and Teen Ensemble performances at its venue in Brooklyn.
- Chris Heller Partner — Playwright, teaching artist, and Artistic Director of Brooklyn Children’s Theatre involved in the program.
- City College of New York Partner — Amari Smith holds a BA in Theatre Arts (Acting) from The City College of New York.
- Craig Baldwin Partner — Award-winning composer collaborating on the creation of Muslim Voices plays.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Receives funding and support from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development
- HARTT School Partner — Mary Jo McBride earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from the HARTT School in CT.
- HBO Partner — BCT students have appeared in HBO series such as "High Maintenance."
- HBO Max Partner — BCT students have been cast in productions on HBO Max.
- HMH Partner — Collaborated with BCT on a field trips commercial featuring BCT teaching artists and students.
- Kareem Fahmy Partner — Consultant and teaching artist working on the Muslim Voices project.
- LaGuardia High School Partner — Adam Isaiah Naimoli is a 2018 graduate of LaGuardia High School.
- Lenape Government — Recognizes rehearsal and performance spaces as located on Lenapehoking, the homeland of the Lenape people.
- Mark Morris Dance Group Partner — Provides performance space for the Teen Ensemble Fall Show at its Lafayette Avenue studio in Brooklyn.
- Michelle Obama Partner — BCT student participated in a public service announcement alongside Michelle Obama.
- NYU Steinhardt Partner — Partnered on the development and staged reading of "Camp Wish-No-More."
- NYU Tisch School of the Arts Partner — Isis Bruno is an alum of NYU Tisch’s drama department.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs & CASA Government — Receives funding and support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and CASA
- New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Partner — Paolo C. Perez has taught at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
- New York State Council of the Arts Government — Receives funding from the New York State Council of the Arts
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Government — Provides grant funding through the Support for Artists program that supports original play creation with teen participants.
- PS 179 Partner — Hosts a BCT performance at its Brooklyn school site.
- PS346 Abe Stark Partner — Hosts BCT's residency performance at its school location in Brooklyn.
- Pace University Partner — Maclaine Bolden graduated with a BFA in Acting from Pace University.
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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.
- Arts-Based Empowerment and Civic Learningmethodology: arts-for-empowermentBy integrating cultural representation and civic themes—such as American Muslim experiences—into original musical theater using rap and storytelling, the organization promotes empowerment, unity, and historical understanding because arts-based narratives make identity and social justice tangible for diverse youth audiences.
- Need-Based Financial Accessibilitymethodology: need-based financial accessibilityBy offering need-based scholarships across all programs, the organization ensures equitable access to theater education because removing financial barriers enables participation from students of all economic backgrounds, aligning access with mission-driven inclusion.
- Whole-Child Arts Educationmethodology: whole-child arts educationBy using musical theatre to center the whole child and prioritize belonging and equity, the organization empowers youth because this approach fosters emotional, social, and artistic development in an inclusive environment that supports identity and agency.
- Youth-Adult Collaborative Creationmethodology: youth-adult_collaborative_creationBy engaging youth and adults as co-creators in devising original theatrical works, the organization deepens youth ownership and artistic relevance because collaborative development with professional guidance strengthens creative voice and real-world connection.