Only Make Believe Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2021, Only Make Believe Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Only Make Believe 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 12/2021, Only Make Believe Inc generated $865.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ONLY MAKE BELIEVE (OMB) SERVES CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS AND CARE FACILITIES, (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tamela Aldridge Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $137,989 |
Jennifer Hammerstein Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Wheeler Maier Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Hardiman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Waseem Noor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kate Hall Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $41,228 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $408,853 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $261,492 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,094 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $711,573 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,773 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $148,247 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $865,593 |
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. | $147,593 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,412 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $470,065 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $299 |
Other employee benefits | $95,632 |
Payroll taxes | $50,186 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,755 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,585 |
Advertising and promotion | $155 |
Office expenses | $9,914 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,288 |
Travel | $12,291 |
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 | $3,029 |
Insurance | $14,093 |
All other expenses | $611 |
Total functional expenses | $1,007,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $942,949 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,693 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,140 |
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 | $14,909 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,727 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,022,676 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,253 |
Total assets | $2,161,347 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,504 |
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 | $44,504 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,966,843 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
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 | $2,161,347 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Only Make Believe Inc has recieved totaling $95,040.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: INTERACTIVE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, CARE FACILITIES, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Youth Improving Non-Profits For Children New York, NY PURPOSE: See Part IV | $15,000 |
Elaine Dannheisser Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,857 |
Nora Roberts Family Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: CREATES AND PERFORMS INTERACTIVE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, CARE FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREAS, FREE OF CHARGE TO EVERY SITE, FAMILY, AND CHILD. | $6,000 |
Beg. Balance | $400,000 |
Net Contributions | $337,753 |
Other Expense | $287,753 |
Ending Balance | $450,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | $28,732,151 | $12,990,237 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Huntington Theatre Company Inc Boston, MA | $85,399,357 | $14,500,477 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | $23,293,519 | $12,254,112 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |
Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | $62,708,833 | $8,654,071 |
Atlantic Theater Company New York, NY | $26,591,945 | $8,396,675 |
Geva Theatre Center Inc Rochester, NY | $17,333,733 | $8,117,861 |