Nonprofit · EIN 13-2632596
NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $20,466,436 | $4,401,132 | $16,065,304 | $21,801,197 | $1,485,405 | $20,315,792 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,906,692 | $4,675,653 | -$768,961 | $5,229,526 | $979,038 | $4,250,488 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,910,139 | $4,002,688 | -$92,549 | $5,870,743 | $851,294 | $5,019,449 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,020,926
- of which government grants
- $499,167
- Program service revenue
- $273,442
- Investment income
- $73,440
- Royalties
- $1,594
- Other revenue
- $98,628
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $375,540
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,490,465
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,277,614
- Professional fundraising fees
- $258,900
- Legal fees
- $7,689
- Accounting fees
- $156,799
- Occupancy
- $51,529
- Travel
- $123,361
- Depreciation
- $49,230
- Program services (functional)
- $3,315,150
- Management and general (functional)
- $436,591
- Fundraising (functional)
- $649,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,229,526
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,801,197
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,485,405
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,315,792
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,484,569
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,663,980
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,651,812
- Gross receipts
- $20,466,436
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Lythcott | CEO | 35 | $142,438 | $40,808 |
| Jonathan McCrory | Executive Artistic Director | 35 | $154,846 | $14,159 |
| Barbara Koegel | COO | 35 | $131,375 | $9,185 |
| Cleo Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Alan Grier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Odom Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Kravitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Ara Balenger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Roth Costanzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Ryans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alia Jones-Harvey | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Bradley-Tyson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene Bruce | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael F Lythcott | Board Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Velma Banks | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Linara Davidson | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Lythcott | CEO | 35 | $148,366 | $48,550 |
| Barbara Koegel | COO | 35 | $128,374 | $35,338 |
| Jonathan McCrory | Exec Artistic Dir. | 35 | $143,179 | $13,252 |
| Cleo Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Alan Grier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Odom Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Kravitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Ara Balenger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Roth Costanzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Ryans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alia Jones-Harvey | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Bradley-Tyson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Van Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael F Lythcott | Board Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Velma Banks | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linara Davidson | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Lythcott | CEO | 35 | $131,808 | $48,169 |
| Jonathan McCrory | Exec Artistic Dir. | 35 | $128,020 | $13,023 |
| Barbara Koegel | COO | 35 | $117,925 | $15,129 |
| Cleo Wade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Alan Grier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Van Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Kravitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Ara Balenger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Roth Costanzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Ryans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Wiggins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael F Lythcott | Board Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Velma Banks | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linara D Greenidge | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 213 W 137TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10030-2406
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael F Lythcott, 213 WEST 137TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10030
- Signed the 990
- Michael F Lythcott, Chairman
- Phone
- (212) 926-1049
- Website
- NATIONALBLACKTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Gould Kobrick & Schlapp PC
Mission
The National Black Theatre Workshop Incorporated was incorporated in October 1968 as a cultural and educational institution. The purpose of the Organization is to create a cultural hub for community-based artists; to offer through its programs, namely Theatre Arts, Entrepreneurial Arts and Communication Arts, activities for cultural enrichment and education; and to generate a creative environment where artistic needs could be satisfied. The Organization was also established to forward community development, economic empowerment and to ensure the cultural conservancy of people of African descent.
Program accomplishments
- Theatre Arts ProgramExpenses $2,282,712 · revenue $979,818
- Alternative Learning & Social Impact ProgramExpenses $833,204 · revenue $34,794
- Theatre Arts Capital ProjectExpenses $199,234 · revenue $13,546,511
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2632596
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,801,197
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,466,436
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $20,466,436 | $4,401,132 | $21,801,197 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $3,906,692 | $4,675,653 | $5,229,526 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $3,910,139 | $4,002,688 | $5,870,743 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $5,134,746 | $2,652,993 | $5,847,848 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2632596).
Questions about NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED is 13-2632596.
- Is NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Michael F Lythcott.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,438 (Barbara Lythcott, CEO).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,466,436, expenses of $4,401,132 and total assets of $21,801,197 at year end.
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