MANHATTAN CLASS COMPANY INC

EIN: 133391844 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$8,643,657
Total Expenses
$8,021,136
Total Assets
$29,343,298
Net Assets
$25,877,689
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
BLAKE WEST
Phone
2127277722
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MANHATTAN CLASS COMPANY INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $8.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $8.0M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

MCC'S MISSION IS TO PROVOKE CONVERSATIONS THAT HAVE NEVER HAPPENED AND OTHERWISE NEVER WOULD. MCC'S MISSION IS FULFILLED ACROSS FOUR PROGRAMMATIC AREAS: ANNUAL PRODUCTIONS OF WORLD, U.S., AND NEW YORK PREMIERE PLAYS; DEVELOPMENT OF WORK BY EMERGING AND MID-CAREER PLAYWRIGHTS; DEEP AND ENRICHING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES; AND INTENSIVE IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,591,907 Revenue: $4,468,619

MCC Theater's 2024-2025 Season featured the World Premiere of "TABLE 17" by Doulgas Lyons; the brand new comedy "SHIT.MEET.FAN", written and directed by Robert O'Hara; and the American Premiere of...

Read more

MCC Theater's 2024-2025 Season featured the World Premiere of "TABLE 17" by Doulgas Lyons; the brand new comedy "SHIT.MEET.FAN", written and directed by Robert O'Hara; and the American Premiere of "TROPHY BOYS" written by Emmanuelle Mattana.

Program 2
Expenses: $465,195

MCC's Artistic Department continued to develop new work through Discovery Readings, PlayLabs, and projects tracked for production. In the 2024-2025 season, MCC continued the PlayLab Initiative...

Read more

MCC's Artistic Department continued to develop new work through Discovery Readings, PlayLabs, and projects tracked for production. In the 2024-2025 season, MCC continued the PlayLab Initiative, through experimental readings of new plays ("PURE GLITTER", "TRINITY") and continued our SongLabs program, which follows the PlayLabs model but for musicals. Some notable works include "BIG FOOT"ASSISTED".

Program 3
Expenses: $667,052 Revenue: $9,975

MCC's Department of Learning & Culture (formerly called Public Engagement and Education) has continued its major initiatives in the 2024-2025 season: The MCC Theater Youth Company, MCC Classroom...

Read more

MCC's Department of Learning & Culture (formerly called Public Engagement and Education) has continued its major initiatives in the 2024-2025 season: The MCC Theater Youth Company, MCC Classroom Partnerships and Public Engagement events. MCC Public Engagement initiative included: multiple themed audience conversations and expert led talkbacks that aligned with each production, as well as community centered free events and workshops, in collaboration with local community partners. Due to the season calendar and content of certain productions, MCC paused their Student Matinees program and will resume in the 2025-2026 season. Learning & Culture initiatives served approximately 1,400-2,000 students, young people and members of our community

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,926,834
Program Service Revenue $4,478,594
Investment Income $218,043
Other Revenue $20,186
TOTAL REVENUE $8,643,657

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,222,354
Fundraising Expenses $1,729,163
Program Expenses $5,724,154
Other Expenses $3,526,782
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,021,136

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,643,657 $8,868,560 0.0%
Expenses $8,021,136 $10,323,572 -0.2%
Net Income $622,521 $-1,455,012 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
427
Volunteers
20

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
7
$357,441
Total Directors
21
$357,441
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BLAKE west EXEcutive director 50.0
Officer Director
$171,206 $19,639 $190,845
LINDA WONG FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$125,467 $9,868 $135,335
BETH DEMBROW General Manager 40.0
Highest
$122,791 $4,793 $127,584
BERNARD TELSEY CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 20.0
Officer Director
$83,298 $0 $83,298
WILL CANTLER CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 20.0
Officer Director
$83,298 $0 $83,298
MELVIN EPSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE MILLS chair 20.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HEDGES BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Devashish Jain TREASURER 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOIS WEINROTH BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY GLASER BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH LIGHT BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LLOYD VICE CHAIR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI SCHNEIDER BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FRANKEL BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA DORAN BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREEM CRAYTON BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DIDIANO Secretary 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE EISENBERG BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erik Piecuch BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Klein Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Hirsch Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $8,643,657 $8,021,136 $29,343,298 $622,521
2024 $8,868,560 $10,323,572 $28,617,070 $-1,455,012
2023 $8,122,708 $10,219,353 $30,215,476 $-2,096,645
2022 $9,096,651 $8,209,235 $29,757,565 $887,416
2021 $4,427,997 $4,345,052 $29,606,097 $82,945
2020 $7,052,174 $8,683,118 $30,098,232 $-1,630,944
2019 $18,742,985 $8,117,474 $30,206,077 $10,625,511
2018 $14,444,085 $4,946,289 $19,272,698 $9,497,796
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in New York Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare MANHATTAN CLASS COMPANY INC with other nonprofits in New York and across the country.