BLACK THEATRE UNITED INC

EIN: 852146037 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$1,347,115
Total Expenses
$1,147,627
Total Assets
$1,070,003
Net Assets
$922,938
🔒

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
2020
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
LACHANZE SAPP-GOODING
Phone
2124477300
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

BLACK THEATRE UNITED INC, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

BLACK THEATRE UNITEDS MISSION IS TO CHAMPION ACCESS, REPRESENTATION, EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAN THEATRE AND OUR COMMUNITIES.

🔒

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 $1,346,911
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $204
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,347,115

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,824
Salaries & Benefits $454,203
Fundraising Expenses $186,401
Program Expenses $832,091
Other Expenses $671,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,147,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,347,115 $1,314,014 +0.0%
Expenses $1,147,627 $924,172 +0.2%
Net Income $199,488 $389,842 -0.5%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

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
5
$0
Total Directors
16
$180,000
Key Employees
1
$180,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KETTIA ETIENNE MING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Director Key Emp
$180,000 $0 $180,000
LACHANZE SAPP-GOODING PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MCELROY VICE PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORM LEWIS TREASURER 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA DAWN SECRETARY 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA TUNIE COMPLIA OFFICER 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIUS DE HAAS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH P BENINCASA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARIN FORD BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAPATHIA JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY JOHN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINGER MCKNIGHT-CHAVERS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDELL PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHELE WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
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 $1,347,115 $1,147,627 $1,070,003 $199,488
2024 $1,314,014 $924,172 $884,766 $389,842
2023 $415,889 $384,830 $354,527 $31,059
2022 $175,000 $257,740 $302,549 $-82,740
2021 $261,817 $240,486 $21,331 $21,331
Explore More Nonprofits
→Top 100 Nonprofits in New York →Largest U.S. Nonprofits →Best Rated Nonprofits →Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare BLACK THEATRE UNITED INC with other nonprofits in New York and across the country.

We Value Your Privacy
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies for analytics and measurement.