La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
- Assets
- $27.3m
- Revenue
- $10.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 08/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 13-2620861
Organization Overview
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, LA Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, LA Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc generated $10.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LA MAMA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE CLUB IS DEDICATED TO THE ARTIST AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE THEATRE. LA MAMA BUILDS AUDIENCES THAT ARE INTEGRAL TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS. OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO GATHER IN OUR PHYSICAL, DIGITAL, AND HYBRID SPACES TO SEE NEW WORK, ARE OFTEN THE FIRST AUDIENCE FOR THAT WORK. THE AUDIENCE RESPONSE HELPS TO SHAPE THE EVOLUTION OF THE PIECE FOR THE ARTIST, AND IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM THAT LA MAMA NURTURES. LA MAMA IS THE ONLY ORIGINAL OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATRE STILL IN OPERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELLEN STEWART (1919-2011), AN ACCOMPLISHED AFRICAN-AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNER WITH NO THEATRICALEXPERIENCE, FOUNDED LA MAMA IN 1961. SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS, LA MAMA HAS MAINTAINED AN "OPEN DOOR"POLICY, WELCOMING ARTISTS OF ALL CULTURES, ETHNICITIES AND IDENTITIES. FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS, LA MAMA HASBEEN A CREATIVE HOME FOR THOUSANDS OF MARGINALIZED ARTISTS WHO HAVE GONE ON TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF AMERICAN THEATRE. WHAT STARTED AS A BASEMENT THEATRE WITH 15 SEATS HAS GROWN TO ENCOMPASS 88,000 SQUARE FEET OF DEDICATED ART SPACE IN THE EAST VILLAGE, CONSISTING OF FOUR PERFORMANCE VENUES, SIX REHEARSAL STUDIOS, A VISITING-ARTIST DORMITORY, AN ART GALLERY, AND AN ARCHIVE THAT DOCUMENTS THE HISTORY OF OFF-OFF-BROADWAY. NOW UNDER THE ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP OF MIA YOO, LA MAMA SUPPORTSAPPROXIMATELY 1,500 ARTISTS ANNUALLY AND PRESENTS 50-70 FULL ONSITE PRODUCTIONS IN A TYPICAL SEASON,MORE THAN HALF OF WHICH ARE EITHER WORLD OR U.S. PREMIERES. OVER 60 YEARS, LA MAMA HAS INTRODUCED ARTISTS FROM 70+ DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO AMERICAN AUDIENCES. ARTISTS IN OUR SEASON RECEIVE UP TO THREE WEEKS OF FREE REHEARSAL SPACE, A THEATRE WITH A LIGHT/SOUND PACKAGE, MARKETING SUPPORT, A PRODUCTION MANAGER, FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF, TICKETING SERVICES, AND 50-60 PERCENT OF BOX OFFICE REVENUE. THE ONLY ORIGINAL OFF-OFF-BROADWAY THEATRE STILL IN OPERATION, LA MAMA HAS RECEIVED 30+ OBIE AWARDS, DOZENS OF DRAMA DESK, BESSIE, AND VILLAGER AWARDS, AND THE 2018 REGIONAL THEATER TONY AWARD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mia Yoo Artistic Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $67,531 |
Mary Fulham Managing Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $64,016 |
Frank Carucci President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joan Rose Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Donald Capoccia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Pinner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $79,424 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,427,680 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,486,993 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,994,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $300,826 |
| Investment income | $294 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $225 |
| Net Rental Income | $557,439 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,867,160 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $215,700 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,164 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,536 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,496,852 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $148,813 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $335,256 |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,984 |
| Office expenses | $46,076 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $161,048 |
| Travel | $8,391 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,832 |
| Insurance | $51,280 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,019,451 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $252,840 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,294,296 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $505,808 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,905 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,259 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,045,209 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $44,844 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,118,628 |
| Total assets | $27,340,789 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,829 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $55,077 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $6,357,377 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $33,440 |
| Total liabilities | $6,768,723 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,435,658 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,136,408 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,340,789 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc has awarded $215,700 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Milford, CT PURPOSE: Artistic programming | $165,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Support Artistic Programming | $29,500 |
GUNG HO PROJECTS LLC PURPOSE: Artistic programming | $11,700 |
SOFIA MITRANI LLC PURPOSE: Artist fee | $9,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc has recieved totaling $1,282,468.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Diamonstein Spielvogel Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $475,000 |
Roy Cockrum Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GOD'S FOOL | $250,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A THREE-YEAR RESIDENCY THROUGH THE NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY PROGRAM | $153,700 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $85,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mann Center For The Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | $32,818,014 | $23,395,696 |
Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall Corporation Hartford, CT | $69,994,331 | $15,110,595 |
Mccarter Theatre Company Princeton, NJ | $28,336,036 | $11,621,825 |
Count Basie Theatre Inc Red Bank, NJ | $61,930,466 | $14,783,970 |
Rochester Broadway Theatre League Inc Rochester, NY | $14,097,725 | $11,757,109 |
Celebrity Series Of Boston Boston, MA | $21,295,635 | $11,486,131 |
Arts Center And Theater Of Schenectady Inc Schenectady, NY | $59,537,808 | $17,534,824 |
Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $31,890,328 | $10,810,263 |
Tremont Theatre Inc Boston, MA | $4,028,653 | $4,834,729 |
Stamford Center For The Arts Inc Stamford, CT | $18,714,807 | $7,026,118 |
Palace Theater Group Inc Waterbury, CT | $7,137,767 | $7,444,031 |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center Inc York, PA | $13,276,794 | $10,332,110 |