THE DRAMA LEAGUE OF NEW YORK INC

EIN: 136160961 501(c)(3)

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$1,837,581
Total Expenses
$2,154,963
Total Assets
$1,569,884
Net Assets
$1,372,401
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1916
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
BONNIE COMLEY
Phone
2122449494
Tax Period
2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

THE DRAMA LEAGUE OF NEW YORK INC, founded in 1916, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE DRAMA LEAGUE IS THE PREEMINENT CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT HOME FOR DIRECTORS, OFFERING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY TO THEM, THEIR COLLABORATORS, AND THE AUDIENCES THEY INSPIRE ACROSS THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,097,435 Revenue: $29,418

ARTISTIC PROGRAMS:THE DIRECTORS PROJECT IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFERING FELLOWSHIPS AND ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES FOR EARLY AND MID-CAREER THEATER DIRECTORS IN THE UNITED STATES...

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ARTISTIC PROGRAMS:THE DIRECTORS PROJECT IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFERING FELLOWSHIPS AND ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES FOR EARLY AND MID-CAREER THEATER DIRECTORS IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT FOR THEATER ARTISTS TO DEVELOP NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS FOR FUTURE PRODUCTION.THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES BRING TALENTED ARTISTS TO NEW AUDIENCES, PAVE THE WAY FOR CROSS-CULTURAL NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXPAND THE REACH OF CUTTING-EDGE CREATIVE PRACTICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $335,996 Revenue: $729,597

ANNUAL AWARDS:PRESENTATION OF THE DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE AWARD AND HONORING OUTSTANDING ARTISTS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CURRENT THEATER SEASON.

Program 3
Expenses: $244,849 Revenue: $78,480

MEMBERSHIP PERFORMANCES:THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SERVICES TO MEMBERS INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $968,106
Program Service Revenue $837,495
Investment Income $31,980
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,837,581

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $921,278
Fundraising Expenses $278,637
Program Expenses $1,678,280
Other Expenses $1,233,685
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,154,963

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,837,581 $2,069,787 -0.1%
Expenses $2,154,963 $1,950,985 +0.1%
Net Income $-317,382 $118,802 -3.7%
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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
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
19
Volunteers
N/A

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
8
$365,586
Total Directors
20
$365,586
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARTHUR POBER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVIN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$137,196 $50,236 $187,432
BONNIE COMLEY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIEL STELIAN-SHANKS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$141,081 $37,073 $178,154
MARY JAIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA KAMINSKY DAVIS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STAN PONTE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
UNA JACKMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK IWANOWSKI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA ARAOZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTEFANA FADUL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWYNN MACDONALD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRENE GANDY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH HUTTON 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOWNSEND TEAGUE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISH CHAMBERS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERIC J SIEGEL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KUMIKO YOSHII 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNATHAN LONNER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIN ODUYOYE DIRECTOR 0.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,837,581 $2,154,963 $1,569,884 $-317,382
2023 $2,069,787 $1,950,985 $1,923,680 $118,802
2022 $2,068,913 $1,837,490 $1,642,495 $231,423
2021 $1,262,819 $1,394,136 $1,716,043 $-131,317
2020 $1,555,886 $1,756,769 $1,695,187 $-200,883
2019 $2,004,576 $1,995,992 $1,815,312 $8,584
2018 $1,893,031 $1,947,296 $1,803,593 $-54,265
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