NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC

Financials

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

520 8TH AVE 3RD FLOOR STE 301, NEW YORK, NY 10018-8614

In care of

% BETSY KING MILITELLO

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BETSY KING MILITELLO, 520 EIGHTH AVENUE SUITE 301, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Signed the 990

BETSY KING MILITELLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(212) 714-6668

Website

WWW.NAMT.ORG

Return prepared by

WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC

Mission

NAMT is a member service organization with a mission to be a catalyst for nurturing musical theatre development, production, innovation, and collaboration. Our approximately 200 members, located throughout the U.S. and abroad, are some of the leading producers of musical theatre in the world. Our members represent a diverse cross-section of the theatre community and include regional theatres, presenters, higher education groups, developmental organizations, and individual producers, with budgets totaling over $680,000,000. Last season, the NAMT members collectively: - Employed nearly 30,000 administrators and artists - Staged more than 13,000 performances attended by over 5 million people - Entertained over 410,000 loyal subscribers - Provided education programs for half a million students and teachers - Had operating budgets totaling more than $650 million - Performed in 270 venues with a total of 140,000 seats - Performed in 270 venues with a total of 140,000 seats

Program accomplishments

• NEW WORKS PROGRAMS Festival of New Musicals: The 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals had a record-breaking attendance of NAMT members and other industry professionals and artists across registrations for Premiere, Select, Access and General passes as well as limited Festival writer Show-Only comp registrations and walk-up registrations. Over 875 attendees from all over the world joined us at New World Stages on October 24th & 25th, a 15% increase in attendance with over 115 more visiting the event than in 2023. New to the Festival programming slate, Fest 2024 featured a new afternoon supplemental event with the Festival Roadtrips, which highlighted member programs at Village Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Red Mountain Theatre & Theater Latt Da. This was well-received, notwithstanding the inherent obstacle of midday programming. Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students: The 2024-25 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, a partnership between NAMT and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), successfully provided high school students with the opportunity to develop and showcase their original musical compositions. Throughout the program, students participated in online workshops, received constructive critiques from experienced musical theater professionals, and engaged in group coaching sessions to refine their songs. The Challenge culminated in the selection of winning writers and writing teams in Spring 2025, who were invited to New York City for mentorship and a concert performance of their songs in June. This initiative helped foster the next generation of musical theater songwriters and highlighted NAMT's commitment to nurturing young talent. Frank Young Fund for New Musicals (FYFNM): Over the past year, the Frank Young Fund awarded 20 grants totaling $80,000 to NAMT member not-for-profit theatres. Since its inception in 2008, the Fund has awarded 257 grants totaling $1,000,500 to support new work at every stage of development, from writer residencies to full productions, with selections made by a panel of experienced musical theatre professionals. Impact & Exploration Fund (I&EF): NAMT's Impact & Exploration Fund is designed to help NAMT member theatres pilot new capacity-building programs to advance their missions. Areas of exploration may include (but are not limited to) technology, accessibility, audience development, education, and artistic innovation. Grant recipients must report the results of their funded programs to the rest of the membership, helping others who may be considering similar innovations. This past year, seven I&EF grants were awarded, totaling $25,000 to member not-for-profit theatres.
  Expenses $686,008 · grants $71,250 · revenue $130,915
• MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS Conferences: Both educational and inspiring, our national conferences are opportunities for member organizations to interact, collaborate, and share ideas on the latest trends in musical theatre. The 2024 Fall Conference was held in New York, NY on October 22 & 23, 2024, and was entitled "Reboot & Regroup." Maybe the most important musical theatre networking event of the year, the 2024 Fall Conference explored the most pressing issues around new work production and development, as well as the state of the industry more broadly. Just as importantly, it provided a community for leaders of theatres from all over the country and the world to share best practices, brainstorm and support one another. The conference also included networking opportunities, such as a cocktail party and the NAMT Annual Membership Meeting. The 2025 Spring Conference, entitled "Backstage to Box Office: Building Better Branding," was held at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham, AL on April 9-11, 2025, where we hosted in-depth sessions on marketing best practices, innovations and the state of the field. In addition to panels, breakouts and speakers, the Spring Conference featured plenty of networking time to network, great food, and visits to some of Birmingham's top attractions. Conference topics included managing your organization-wide messaging and collaborating across departments, subscriptions and data analysis, social media case studies, new technological tools, case studies through an entire ticketing cycle, alternative revenue streams, and marketing's role in accessibility and community engagement. Webinars: NAMT continued to expand its virtual programming, offering a robust slate of webinars to inform, connect, and support its membership. A key addition was the launch of Conference Continued, a new monthly series of online roundtables designed to dive deeper into topics raised during NAMT's in-person conferences. This inaugural year featured conversations on co-productions, commercial enhancement, care for artists, and innovative approaches to the enhancement model. NAMT also hosted informational webinars to support applicants for the Writers Residency Grant and the new Impact & Exploration Fund, providing transparency and guidance throughout the application processes. Additional online offerings included two Town Halls-one announcing the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals writing teams and another preparing first-time attendees for NAMT's Fall events. Together, these webinars helped extend NAMT's reach and deepen member engagement year-round. NAMT News & Notes: NAMT News & Notes provides topical industry information to all members and Festival alumni writers. It is sent monthly via email. The Table Read: Launched in April 2023, NAMT's New Works Department newsletter, The Table Read, features articles on and interviews with NAMT Festival/Grantee writers and NAMT members, as well as new interactive media inclusions like New Works Department Spotify playlists and more video and audio content. The Table Read has a readership of ~7,500, with an average open rate of 54% and an average click rate of 10%. Website: NAMT's website, www.namt.org, remains our primary communication tool with members, donors, writers, prospects, and the industry at large. It includes Festival information, updates on other NAMT programs, member information, and more. Some sections require a login and are limited to members or Festival alumni writers, including a detailed member directory, member production histories, a complete directory of Festival and Frank Young Fund for New Musicals shows and their writers, and discount offers and corporate partnerships. The website also includes our Set & Costume Registry, through which members can earn revenue by renting sets, costumes, props, and orchestrations. Since 2019, we have expanded our web-based resources to include the New Musicals Map, an interactive tool that allows members and the public to keep abreast of new musical development happening worldwide; the Impact & Exploration Guide, a compilation of case studies, videos, and grant reports outlining valuable lessons and best practices from NAMT members and other experts; and EDI and Anti-Racism Resources shared among our members and other partners. The site also houses recordings of webinars and online town halls and serves as a central hub for information, upcoming events, member benefits, and all things NAMT. In FY24, NAMT implemented a redesign of our homepage and main navigation menus to drive engagement and improve clarity. Research Services: NAMT conducts industry surveys on subjects such as salaries, benefits, and royalties, sharing the findings with our members.
  Expenses $385,540 · grants $22,000 · revenue $339,599

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

13-3441160

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

1988

Accounting year ends

April

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A190)

Assets (IRS master file)

$621,837

Income (IRS master file)

$1,321,542

Filing history

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 13-3441160).

Questions about NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC is 13-3441160.

Is NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.

Are donations to NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC 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 ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.

Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC?

The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names BETSY KING MILITELLO.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC?

The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,054 (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director).

How much revenue does NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,321,542, expenses of $1,317,510 and total assets of $621,837 at year end.

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