HARLEM STAGE INC

EIN: 133166308 501(c)(3) Unknown

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$3,621,362
Total Expenses
$4,400,026
Total Assets
$4,722,292
Net Assets
$4,496,047
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DR INDIRA ETWAROO
Phone
2122819240
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HARLEM STAGE INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

HARLEM STAGE IS A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT CELEBRATES AND PERPETUATES THE UNIQUE AND DIVERSE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF HARLEM AND THE INDELIBLE IMPRESSION IT HAS MADE ON AMERICAN CULTURE. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY, COMMISSIONING, AND SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS OF COLOR, MAKE PERFORMANCES EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AUDIENCES, AND INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE RICH DIVERSITY, EXCITEMENT, AND INSPIRATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,442,132 Revenue: $81,582

PRESENTING/COMMISSIONINGFOUNDED IN 1983, HARLEM STAGE IS A DYNAMIC HUB OF ARTISTIC EXPERIMENTATION, DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PERFORMING ARTISTS OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR JOURNEY...

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PRESENTING/COMMISSIONINGFOUNDED IN 1983, HARLEM STAGE IS A DYNAMIC HUB OF ARTISTIC EXPERIMENTATION, DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PERFORMING ARTISTS OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR JOURNEY. WE SERVE AS A BEACON OF ARTISTIC FREEDOM FOR NEW YORK CITY, THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. GUIDED BY ITS NORTH STAR-HARLEM IS OUR HOME; THE WORLD IS OUR STAGE-HARLEM STAGE IS A PLATFORM WHERE BOLD, FEARLESS, AND DARING CREATION KNOWS NO BOUNDS WITH 40 - 50 EVENTS ANNUALLY. WE ARE A STAGE TO CREATE FEARLESSLY WITH NEW WORKS; TO PRESENT BOLDLY THROUGH THEATER, DANCE, MUSIC, SPOKEN WORD, FILM, AND LITERATURE; TO EDUCATE ENDLESSLY, ENGAGING LEARNERS OF ALL AGES; TO QUESTION RELENTLESSLY THE IDEAS THAT SHAPE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE; AND TO ENGINEER EQUITY IN AN ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE THAT HAS LONG UNDERINVESTED IN PERFORMING ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $346,424

EDUCATIONAT HARLEM STAGE, WE BELIEVE THE ARTS HAVE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER TO SHAPE YOUNG LIVES, BUT ALSO LIFELONG LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO IGNITE CRITICAL THINKING AND GIVE VOICE TO UNDERREPRESENTED...

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EDUCATIONAT HARLEM STAGE, WE BELIEVE THE ARTS HAVE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER TO SHAPE YOUNG LIVES, BUT ALSO LIFELONG LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO IGNITE CRITICAL THINKING AND GIVE VOICE TO UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM NYC AND BEYOND. THROUGH FREE STUDENT-ONLY MATINEES, IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, IMMERSIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS, WE BRING MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF ALL AGES INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS. OUR PROGRAM SPARKS THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT TOUGH, REAL-WORLD TOPICS-RACIAL EQUITY, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, IMMIGRATION, GENDER EQUALITY, CONFLICT ZONES, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES, AND MORE - ENGAGING STUDENTS IN STORIES THAT AMPLIFY THE POWER OF ART TO ENACT REAL SOCIAL CHANGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,354,972
Program Service Revenue $81,582
Investment Income $182,001
Other Revenue $2,807
TOTAL REVENUE $3,621,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,906,743
Fundraising Expenses $820,299
Program Expenses $2,788,556
Other Expenses $2,493,283
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,400,026

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,621,362 $3,702,961 0.0%
Expenses $4,400,026 $4,119,185 +0.1%
Net Income $-778,664 $-416,224 +0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
29
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$424,576
Total Directors
18
$424,576
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COURTNEY LEE-MITCHELL PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK THOMAS VICE-PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL YOUNG SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY MCRAE TREASURER AND CHAIR, FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD K ALEXANDER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMILA PONTON BRAGG BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUGH DANCY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE DANES BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANNING MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA TUNIE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER WAGONER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISHA JOHNSON WILDER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD WILDER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN K CHASE IN MEMEMORIAM 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAIR WASHINGTON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INDIRA ETWAROO CEO AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$266,982 $16,187 $283,169
PATRICIA CRUZ EXECUTIVE ADVISOR 40.00
Officer Director
$141,407 $0 $141,407
JELANI BUCKNER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & FACILITIES 40.00
Highest
$119,680 $9,348 $129,028
DEIRDRE MAY CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$148,856 $9,128 $157,984
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,621,362 $4,400,026 $4,722,292 $-778,664
2024 $3,702,961 $4,119,185 $5,412,675 $-416,224
2023 $2,747,663 $3,721,959 $5,667,621 $-974,296
2022 $5,568,800 $3,118,453 $6,468,045 $2,450,347
2021 $4,019,752 $1,744,412 $4,241,245 $2,275,340
2020 $2,612,216 $1,995,200 $2,345,409 $617,016
2019 $2,376,789 $2,860,236 $1,644,787 $-483,447
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