Soho Think Tank Inc, operating under the name New Ohio Theatre, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, New Ohio Theatre employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Ohio Theatre 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 08/2023, New Ohio Theatre generated $362.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $518.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO NURTURE, STRENGTHEN, AND PROMOTE AN AESTHETICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF INDEPENDENT THEATRE ARTISTS AND THEATRE COMPANIES BY PRODUCING, PRESENTING AND PROGRAMMING NEW WORK AT THE NEW OHIO THEATRE LOCATED IN MANHATTAN'S WEST VILLAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE OPENED THE SEASON IN SEPTEMBER 2022 WITH A PRODUCTION OF MY ONLINESS, WRITTEN BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT LYONS, DIRECTED BY DANIEL IRIZARRY. IT WAS A HUGE HIT WITH RAVE REVIEWS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE NEW YORKER, AMONG OTHERS. IT HAS SINCE BEEN INVITED TO THE SIBIU INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN ROMANIA IN JUNE 2025.IN FEBRUARY, WE PRESENTED OUR NOW IN PROCESS PROGRAM FEATURING NEW WORKS-IN-PROGRESS INCLUDING: UNTITLED UKRAINE PROJECT BY THE MILL, EMBODIED BY FREE REIN PROJECTS, RUBALEE BY CABORCA, AND LONGING LIGHTS BY DENIZ KHATERI & BAHAR ROYAEE. WE ALSO PRESENTED THE 7TH YEAR OF OUR NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING FEATURE FILMS, SHORT FILMS, Q&AS WITH FILMMAKERS, AND INDUSTRY PANELS. IN MAY, WE PRESENTED BEING CHAKA, OUR FINAL ARCHIVE RESIDENCY PROJECT, CREATED BY TEA ARTISTRY. LEAD ACTOR KAHIEM RIVERA WAS NOMINATED FOR AN AUDELCO RECOGNITION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BLACK THEATRE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE CONTINUED OUR HOSTING (CURATED RENTAL) PROGRAM, INCLUDING WORK BY EDEN THEATER CO., HUNGER & THIRST, MAX HUNTER PRODUCTIONS, AND UNTITLED THEATRE CO. IN JULY & AUGUST WE PRESENTED THE 30TH AND FINAL YEAR OF ICE FACTORY, OUR SUMMER FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK, FEATURING: DEADCLASS, OHIO BY THE GOAT EXCHANGE, ZEBRA 2.0 BY ANOMALOUSCO & THE ROMANIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE, ON THE CRANIAL NERVES OF BARBARIANS II: A CARP SANCTUARY BY PPL, HERE I FALL UP BY GOLISON/HEACOCK/PASCOUCHE, GERSTL TOOK THE EASY WAY OUT BY NOTCH THEATRE CO., AND HOW I DISAPPEARED BY CHUANG STAGE. WE CONCLUDED ICE FACTORY 2023 WITH ULTRA LEFT VIOLENCE, WRITTEN BY AD ROBERT LYONS AND DIRECTED BY DANIEL IRIZARRY, WHICH WILL HAVE ITS PREMIERE AT LA MAMA IN APRIL 2025.FOLLOWING THE ULTRA LEFT VIOLENCE, WE RELINQUISHED OUR LEASE ON THE 154 CHRISTOPHER STREET VENUE, CONCLUDED OPERATIONS AS NEW OHIO THEATRE, AND VACATED THE SPACE. SOHO THINK TANK, THE UNDERLYING 501.C.3 CONTINUES ON AS A PROJECT-BASED THEATRE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Lyons Member/ad | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $47,536 |
Margaret Grossman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erich Jungwirth Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Dickey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanessa Sparling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Budlong Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $135,640 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $93,380 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $229,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,419 |
Investment income | $32 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $362,005 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,554 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,911 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $170,185 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $311 |
Payroll taxes | $17,227 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92,161 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,127 |
Office expenses | $5,907 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,436 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $22,950 |
Insurance | $12,665 |
All other expenses | $11,513 |
Total functional expenses | $518,876 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,763 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $131,054 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,125 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $4,204 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $500 |
Other assets | $50 |
Total assets | $168,696 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,720 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,976 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000 |
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 | $168,696 |