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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts

New York Theatre Workshop

Developing innovative theatre

four stars

93.46

83 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003
tel: (212) 780-9037   Web Site
EIN: 13-3131491

Board Leadership
Barbara Warner Howard
Chair

CEO
Jeremy Blocker
Managing Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.46 four stars
  Financial 92.97 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 94.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1979, New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) provokes, produces and cultivates the work of artists whose visions inspire and challenge all of us. NYTW is committed to the development of innovative theatre by supporting theatre artists at all stages of their careers, providing an environment where work can be created free from the artistic compromise and forbidding financial demands often associated with commercial ventures. Over the past two decades, NYTW has evolved to become a significant force in New York City's vibrant cultural landscape and is now recognized as one of the leading producing theatres of original work in the United States.

Founded in 1979, New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) provokes, produces and cultivates the work of artists whose visions inspire and challenge all of us. NYTW is committed to the development of innovative theatre by supporting theatre artists at all stages of their careers, providing an environment where work can be created free from the artistic compromise and forbidding financial demands often associated with commercial ventures. Over the past two decades, NYTW has evolved to become a significant force in New York City's vibrant cultural landscape and is now recognized as one of the leading producing theatres of original work in the United States.

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Financial

four stars

92.97

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

94.00

This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 77.9%
  Administrative Expenses 11.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.19
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.65
  Program Expenses Growth 8.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by New York Theatre Workshop on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by New York Theatre Workshop on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
New York Theatre Workshop (NY) 93.46 four stars
Manatee Performing Arts Center (FL) 90.90 four stars
Writers Theatre (IL) 88.01 three stars
Mint Theater Company (NY) 87.83 three stars
Florida Studio Theatre (FL) 88.01 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,642,769
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $808,174
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $473,190
Total Contributions $3,924,133
   Program Service Revenue $3,207,258
Total Primary Revenue $7,131,391
   Other Revenue $23,708
TOTAL REVENUE $7,155,099
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,787,922
   Administrative Expenses $787,421
   Fundraising Expenses $683,116
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,258,459
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $896,640
   
Net Assets $9,608,249

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Theatre Production $4,787,922 100.0%

Ratings History
New York Theatre Workshop has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 02/01/2019 93.46 four stars
2016-06 12/22/2017 95.00 four stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 87.16 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 93.06 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 94.47 four stars
2013-06 02/01/2015 86.63 three stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 90.69 four stars
2011-06 07/01/2012 88.46 three stars
2010-06 12/01/2011 75.53 two stars
2009-06 09/20/2011 75.60 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 12/01/2010 67.30 one star
2008-06 02/01/2010 78.35 two stars
2007-06 12/01/2008 75.27 two stars
2006-06 11/01/2007 69.87 one star
2005-06 11/01/2006 77.61 two stars
2004-06 11/01/2005 84.54 three stars
2003-06 03/01/2005 82.57 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-3131491
Name in IRS Master File NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP INC
NTEE Code A65
NTEE Classification Theater
NTEE Type Arts, Culture and Humanities
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (91) Art exhibit
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1987
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$149,308 2.38% Jeremy Blocker Managing Director
Other Salaries of Note
$162,265 2.59% James Nicola Artistic Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
New York Theatre Workshop (NY) 93.46 four stars
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (WI) 97.36 four stars
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (IL) 91.19 four stars
The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival (NY) 89.24 three stars
Victory Garden Theater (IL) 91.85 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

New York Theatre Workshop
83 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
tel: (212) 780-9037
EIN: 13-3131491

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Board Leadership

Barbara Warner Howard
Chair

CEO

Jeremy Blocker
Managing Director

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