CLUBBED THUMB 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

440 LAFAYETTE ST, NEW YORK, NY 10003-6919

In care of

% SARAH MCLELLAN

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Jennifer Allyn, 440 Lafayette St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003

Signed the 990

Maria Striar, Artistic Director

Phone

(212) 260-0153

Website

www.clubbedthumb.org

Return prepared by

Mary G Sormeley CPA

Mission

Founded in 1996, Clubbed Thumb commissions, develops and produces funny strange and provocative new plays by living American writers.

Program accomplishments

• The cornerstone of our programming is Summerworks, seven weeks showcasing three fully produced premieres chosen to form an aesthetically diverse constellation of plays, as well as readings from our Early-Career Writers' Group. Summerworks is designed to be a high-ambition, low-stakes container for new work. It always features at least one writer with whom we have not previously worked; at least one writer who has had few, if any, productions; at least one woman playwright (often three); at least one writer of color. It often provides a writers first professional opportunity Will Arbery, Jaclyn Backhaus, Clare Barron and Gina Gionfriddo had their first shows in Summerworks; Sarah Ruhl, Jordan Harrison, Tanya Saracho and Lisa DAmour made their NYC debuts; and plays by Anne Washburn, Samuel D. Hunter, Adam Bock, Jen Silverman, Madeleine George and more were premiered there.In the last 10 years we have remounted 6 of our most successful Summerworks shows for longer runs. Most recently, we produced sold-out runs of Liza Birkenmeiers Grief Hotel and Abe Kooglers Deep Blue Sound, both at The Public Theater (24 and 25). These longer runs at larger theaters afford a higher profile to these plays Deep Blue Sound has already been produced five times in community and regional theaters across the country. In 2026, we are remounting Cold War Choir Practice by Ro Reddick in a 6- to 10-week run, co-producing with MCC (in their 245-seat space) and Page 73. EARLY-CAREER INCUBATIONOur Early-Career Incubator programs consist of the Early-Career Writers Group, the New Play Directing Fellowship and the Producing Fellowship.In the Early-Career Writers Group, eight playwrights are paired with playwright mentors and share their work in biweekly sessions over the course of eight months, with guest professionals providing feedback and sharing career advice. At the end of the program, each writer presents a reading during Summerworks. Notable alumni include Will Arbery, Sarah DeLappe, Mara Nelson-Greenberg, Jaclyn Backhaus, Nazareth Hassan and the 23 and 24 Pulitzer Prize winners for drama (Sanaz Toossi and Eboni Booth).The New Play Directing Fellowship is a five-month program in which three early-career directors work on new plays under the mentorship of director Anne Kauffman. We commission a pool of projects specifically for the program, three of which are selected for a 10-week process in the fall with a cohort of early-career actors, followed by a three-week process with professional collaborators called Winterworks, primarily intended for industry guests. Keenan Tyler Oliphant, Taylor Reynolds, Tara Ahmadinejad and Josiah Davis are notable alumni.In the Producing Fellowship, early-career producers assist on programming, management and marketing under the guidance of staff, either on a project or yearly basis. All alumni of this fellowship are currently successfully pursuing careers in art or arts management.Our goals for these programs are that participants emerge better equipped to successfully conduct their careers, armed with information, contacts, resources, and a support system, as well as honed skills and experience. We connect participants with opportunities, write recommendations, make introductions and generally leverage our imprimatur to help them attain further career development. The programs have had a profound effect on the organization, bringing youth and diversity to all aspects of staff and programming. 75% of the primary artists in the last two Summerworks are alumni of our incubator programs, and Amina Khelif, our most recent administrative hire, was our last producing fellow.In 2025 we created a program which allows us to continue our support of early-career artists from these programs even when we dont hire them directly. The initiative provides modest (re-)grants as well as producing support and mentorship to self-producing playwrights in our network. We give artists grants of 1-5K, and also provide other forms of support: often rehearsal space, printing, casting, hiring, marketing, producing and fundraising advice. We have supported 16 projects in the programs pilot year.In addition to these core activities, we commission at least ten plays a year, including through the Clubbed Thumb Biennial Commission, and maintain an open submission policy. We produce design/staging workshops.workshop several new plays annually, and host an annual playwriting retreat as well as a mid-career writers group. We recently launched a program which offers small grants, mentorship and other support to self-producing, early-career playwrights. Clubbed Thumb is the fiscal sponsor for Stillwright, a group that organizes silent playwriting retreats.
  Expenses $1,587,672 · revenue $465,932

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

IRS record

EIN

13-3947679

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

1997

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A650)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,462,697

Income (IRS master file)

$2,220,250

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 13-3947679).

Questions about CLUBBED THUMB INC

What is the EIN of CLUBBED THUMB INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CLUBBED THUMB INC is 13-3947679.

Is CLUBBED THUMB INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.

Are donations to CLUBBED THUMB INC tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does CLUBBED THUMB 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 CLUBBED THUMB INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CLUBBED THUMB INC last file with the IRS?

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

Who is the principal officer of CLUBBED THUMB INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jennifer Allyn.

Who are the officers and directors of CLUBBED THUMB INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,700 (Maria Striar, Artistic Dir.).

How much revenue does CLUBBED THUMB INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,892,136, expenses of $1,776,324 and total assets of $1,462,697 at year end.

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