La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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)Compensation
Mia Yoo
Artistic Dir.
$67,531
Mary Fulham
Managing Dir.
$64,016
Joan Rose
Vice President
$0
Frank Carucci
President
$0
Donald Capoccia
Treasurer
$0
Richard Pinner
Secretary
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc has awarded $215,700 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SPRING LAKE PRODUCTIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

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
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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 OrganizationAmount
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
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