Drama Club Inc
- Assets
- $969.4k
- Revenue
- $802.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Jackson Heights, NY
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 30-0836513
Organization Overview
Drama Club Inc is located in Jackson Heights, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Drama Club Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Drama 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 06/2021, Drama Club Inc generated $802.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $543.4k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
DRAMA CLUBS MISSION IS TO CONSISTENTLY CARE FOR YOUTHESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED OR COURT INVOLVEDBY CREATING SPACE FOR THEM TO THRIVE USING IMPROV AS THEIR GUIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR GOALS INCLUDE STRENGTHNING SELF-CONCEPT OF YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY LEARNED SKILLS TO REAL LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, AN INCREASE IN TRANSFORMATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH MENTORS AND PEERS, AN INCREASE IN SAFE SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE HEALTHY RISK-TAKING, INCREASING INSTITUTIONAL BUY-IN AND STAFF SUPPORT OF ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR INCARCERATED AND JUSTICE INVOIVED YOUTH, AND STRENGTHENING THE FIELD OF ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH COLLECTING RESEARCH ON MITIGATING TRAUMA AND ENHANCING HEALING FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUNG PEOPLE. JOSIE WHITTLESEY FOUNDED DRAMA CLUB IN 2013. WHAT BEGAN AS A STAGED READING AT CROSSROADS JUVENILE CENTER, HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A MULTI-SITE, MULTI-PROGRAM COMPANY OF IMPROV THEATRE WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES THAT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 300 YOUTH ANNUALLY.THE YOUNG PEOPLE DRAMA CLUB SERVES ARE INCARCERATED, CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM INVOLVED, OR AT HIGH RISK FOR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. OUR YOUTH ARE 95% PERSONS OF COLOR, 65% ARE BETWEEN THE AGE 14-16, THE REMAINDER ARE BETWEEN 17-25. 76% ARE MALE, AND 24% ARE FEMALE. OUR YOUTH ARE PRIMARILY FROM NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS THAT SUFFER GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE UNDERINVESTMENT SUCH AS CENTRAL BROOKLYN AND SOUTH BRONX.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josie Whittlesey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,708 |
Eliza Baldi Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Iyobosa Bello Asemota Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fiz Olajide Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marlin Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Siff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $48,437 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $275,147 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $458,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $782,176 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,837 |
| Investment income | $999 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,289 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $802,723 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $82,708 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,406 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $323,709 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,614 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,700 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,901 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,250 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,470 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,948 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $543,350 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $873,407 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $96,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $969,407 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,336 |
| 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 | $17,336 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $952,071 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $969,407 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Drama Club Inc has recieved totaling $144,639.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH AND FAMILY JUSTICE | $100,000 |
Youth Improving Non-Profits For Children New York, NY PURPOSE: See Part IV | $17,500 |
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Spark Youth Nyc Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Waldman Family Charitable Trust Nazareth, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE THEATRE-BASED THERAPY YOUTH | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $139 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Manhattan School Of Music New York, NY | $110,734,113 | $63,876,459 |
Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | $191,202,786 | $32,040,912 |
Art Students League Of New York New York, NY | $112,886,191 | $14,274,262 |
Saul Steinberg Foundation New York, NY | $2,326,445 | $165,696 |
Studio In A School Association New York, NY | $26,491,871 | $6,228,421 |
Global Disciples Lancaster, PA | $4,481,434 | $6,431,035 |
Harlem School Of The Arts Inc New York, NY | $16,306,795 | $5,380,840 |
Dreamyard Project Inc Bronx, NY | $4,474,380 | $5,509,637 |
Grounds For Sculpture Inc Hamilton, NJ | $36,793,406 | $11,597,062 |
Powerhouse Arts Inc Brooklyn, NY | $187,718,007 | $2,438,930 |
Artists For Humanity Inc Boston, MA | $38,813,967 | $6,181,666 |
American Academy Of Arts And Letters New York, NY | $101,076,393 | $10,417,737 |