Nonprofit · EIN 13-3630066
THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC
Also known as JONELLE PROCOPE
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,290,447 | $20,963,149 | -$4,672,702 | $127,258,946 | $27,605,266 | $99,653,680 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,512,736 | $21,645,220 | -$7,132,484 | $65,191,517 | $3,679,117 | $61,512,400 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,794,172 | $20,826,453 | -$3,032,281 | $71,653,135 | $3,450,026 | $68,203,109 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,665,211
- of which government grants
- $263,002
- Program service revenue
- $5,843,828
- Investment income
- $747,054
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $227,530
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$90,686
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $124,187
- Other revenue
- $34,354
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,378
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,017,573
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,330,551
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,829,430
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,679
- Accounting fees
- $438,013
- Occupancy
- $722,378
- Travel
- $107,671
- Depreciation
- $2,719,608
- Program services (functional)
- $15,116,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,370,287
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,476,348
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,191,517
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,258,946
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,605,266
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,653,680
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $74,717,583
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,512,875
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,648,221
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $59,005,459
- Gross receipts
- $33,757,919
- Employees
- 402
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE EBANKS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $370,503 | $51,644 |
| ALDO SCROFANI | COO Officer | 35 | $333,000 | $13,320 |
| KAMILAH FORBES | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Key employee | 35 | $260,820 | $9,731 |
| DONNA LIEBERMAN | FORMER SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Former | 35 | $230,202 | $936 |
| SHANNON E MCPHEE | SENIOR DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,983 | $12,261 |
| LAURA E GREER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,519 | $9,895 |
| QAADI MCKENNEY | SR.DIRECTOR OF THEATER OPS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $138,523 | $14,357 |
| KELLY MCKAIG | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (UNTIL 08/24) Highest-paid employee | 35 | $133,176 | $18,255 |
| LEATRICE L ELLZY-MCNAIR | SR.DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $145,000 | $5,880 |
| CHARLES PHILLIPS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MILLER ZOLLAR | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD D PARSONS | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACQUEL ODEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISEY M HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL ZILKHA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONSON VAN WYCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLOS WHITAKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWANNA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHARRELL WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANN PRICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOWARD SCHIFFMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT K KRAFT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MINICK MASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KWANZA JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON HOLIDAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GETACHEW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TINA R DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MORRISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOU D'AMBROSIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDRE BRANCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE E WOODS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN L PAVLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONELLE PROCOPE | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO Former | 35 | $358,837 | $16,850 |
| ALDO SCROFANI | COO Officer | 35 | $356,723 | $13,200 |
| DONNA LIEBERMAN | SR.DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 35 | $247,210 | $33,961 |
| KAMILAH FORBES | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Key employee | 35 | $266,532 | $9,758 |
| KELLY MCKAIG | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $169,614 | $23,089 |
| MICHELLE EBANKS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $174,837 | $15,543 |
| FATIMA JONES | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $178,136 | $7,749 |
| LAURA E GREER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,524 | $19,204 |
| QAADI MCKENNEY | SR.DIRECTOR OF THEATER OPS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $139,180 | $20,087 |
| LEATRICE L ELLZY-MCNAIR | SR.DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $145,000 | $1,115 |
| CHARLES PHILLIPS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PARSONS | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD O PERELMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MILLER ZOLLAR | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE E WOODS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISEY M HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE BRANCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU D'AMBROSIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA R DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GETACHEW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HOLIDAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KWANZA JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT K KRAFT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MINICK MASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MORRISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACQUEL ODEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN L PAVLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN PRICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD SCHIFFMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONSON VAN WYCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS WHITAKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWANNA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHARRELL WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL ZILKHA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONELLE PROCOPE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 35 | $367,472 | $35,224 |
| ALDO SCROFANI | COO Officer | 35 | $336,346 | $12,200 |
| KAMILAH FORBES | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Key employee | 35 | $262,731 | $5,923 |
| DONNA LIEBERMAN | SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 35 | $245,916 | $18,026 |
| KELLY MCKAIG | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $178,109 | $14,135 |
| FATIMA JONES | SR. DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $163,875 | $7,179 |
| SHIRLEY TAYLOR | SR. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,676 | $11,064 |
| LAURA E GREER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $146,384 | $8,030 |
| LEATRICE L ELLZY-MCNAIR | SR. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,000 | $0 |
| CHARLES PHILLIPS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PARSONS | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD O PERELMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MILLER ZOLLAR | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE E WOODS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISEY M HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA R DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HOLIDAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KWANZA JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT K KRAFT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MINICK MASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MORRISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACQUEL ODEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN L PAVLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN PRICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD SCHIFFMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONSON VAN WYCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWANNA WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHARRELL WILLIAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL ZILKHA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 253 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10027-4408
- In care of
- % JONELLE PROCOPE PRESIDENT CEO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE EBANKS, 253 WEST 125TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10027
- Signed the 990
- NIGEL FRANKLYN, CFO
- Phone
- (212) 531-5300
- Website
- WWW.APOLLOTHEATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- THE APOLLO'S 2024-2025 SEASON WAS ROOTED IN THE IDEAS OF GROWTH, EVOLUTION, AND DISRUPTION AS THE INSTITUTION EXPANDED ITS PHYSICAL FOOTPRINT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS NEARLY 90-YEAR HISTORY. THE APOLLO STAGES AT THE VICTORIA IS A DEDICATED ARTISTIC HOME FOR EARLY-AND MID-CAREER ARTISTS OF COLOR ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND A SPACE FOR LARGER DEVELOPMENTAL RESIDENCIES. THE THEMES OF ERASURE, DEFIANCE, DISRUPTION, ACTIVISM, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WERE WOVEN INTO MORE THAN 80 ARTISTIC OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.Expenses $13,686,344 · grants $65,628 · revenue $5,844,681
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE APOLLO REMAINS A LEADING CULTURAL ANCHOR FOR UPPER MANHATTAN AND THE 125TH STREET CORRIDOR, ENGAGING AN ANNUAL AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 150,000, INCLUDING HARLEM AND NEW YORK RESIDENTS AS WELL AS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING ARTS, THE APOLLO OFFERS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS IMPORTANT ISSUES AND MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD INCLUDING: A FREE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE APOLLO HISTORIC BACKSTAGE TOURS SUBSIDIZED TICKETING PROGRAMS THE FREE UPTOWN HALL SERIES FOSTERING DIALOGUE AROUND PRESSING ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $1,430,170 · grants $6,750
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3630066
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,258,946
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,757,919
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,290,447 | $20,963,149 | $127,258,946 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,512,736 | $21,645,220 | $65,191,517 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,794,172 | $20,826,453 | $71,653,135 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,417,691 | $17,632,507 | $74,776,228 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 13-3630066).
Questions about THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC is 13-3630066.
- Is THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION 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 THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE EBANKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,503 (MICHELLE EBANKS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,290,447, expenses of $20,963,149 and total assets of $127,258,946 at year end.
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