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Nonprofit · EIN 13-4112234

STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10006

Financials

$7.9M$9.6M2022$8.7M$9.9M2023$9.2M$9.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$9,211,973$9,781,040-$569,067$17,832,137$21,617,587-$3,785,450
August 31, 2024990$8,738,119$9,863,289-$1,125,170$19,489,802$22,658,635-$3,168,833
August 31, 2023990$7,937,690$9,567,866-$1,630,176$18,748,361$20,792,024-$2,043,663
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$424,887
of which government grants
$152,460
Program service revenue
$8,639,708
Investment income
$65
Other revenue
$147,313

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$533,216
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$318,033
Other salaries and wages
$3,493,282
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,704,305
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$29,805
Accounting fees
$141,542
Occupancy
$2,230,282
Travel
$30,307
Depreciation
$194,618
Program services (functional)
$8,265,668
Management and general (functional)
$1,183,152
Fundraising (functional)
$332,220

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,489,802
Total assets, end of year
$17,832,137
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,617,587
Net assets, end of year
-$3,785,450
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,689,525
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,785,450
Gross receipts
$9,211,973
Employees
236
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2000
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS OPPENHEIMPRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIREC
Trustee or director, Officer
40$124,628$6,072
MICHAEL GRENHAMEXECUTIVE MANAGER
Officer
40$101,670$3,570
JONATHAN YODERSCHOOL DIRECTOR, LA
Officer
40$78,319$3,773
STEPHEN DEMBITZERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
SHARIF EL-GAMALMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ARJUN GUPTAMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
MIKE MEDAVOYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ALLAN NEUWIRTHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
SONIA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
WELLAND H SCRIPPSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TOM OPPENHEIMPRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$124,628$13,352
MICHAEL GRENHAMEXECUTIVE MANAGER
Officer
40$101,670$7,799
JONATHAN YODERSCHOOL DIRECTOR, LA
Officer
40$86,537$8,218
STEPHEN DEMBITZERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
SHARIF EL-GAMALMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
MIKE MEDAVOYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ALLAN NEUWIRTHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
SONIA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
WELLAND H SCRIPPSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ARJUN GUPTAMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TOM OPPENHEIMPRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIREC
Trustee or director, Officer
40$141,911$20,709
MICHAEL GRENHAMEXECUTIVE MANAGER
Officer
40$115,005$10,978
JONATHAN YODERSCHOOL DIRECTOR, LA
Officer
40$89,491$15,273
KATE MULGREWCHAIR THROUGH JUNE 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
STEPHEN DEMBITZERVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
SHARIF EL-GAMALMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
MIKE MEDAVOYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ALLAN NEUWIRTHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
SONIA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
WELLAND H SCRIPPSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ARJUN GUPTAMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
65 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10006-2503
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THOMAS OPPENHEIM, 65 BROADWAY FLOOR 2, NEW YORK, NY 10006
Signed the 990
THOMAS OPPENHEIM, PRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Phone
(212) 689-0087
Return prepared by
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE STUDIO'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF NURTURING THEATRE ARTISTS WHO VALUE HUMANITY, THEIR OWN AND OTHERS, AS THEIR FIRST AND MOST PRECIOUS PRIORITY WHILE PROVIDING ART AND EDUCATION TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE STUDIO CONDUCTS FULL AND PART-TIME PROGRAMS AND OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS IN NEW YORK, NY AND LOS ANGELES, CA. STUDENTS MAY ALSO STUDY AT THE STUDIO THROUGH NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM. THE STUDIO HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROBUST CORE OF PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE PUBLIC. THE STELLA ADLER OUTREACH DIVISION PROVIDES FREE PROGRAM TO SEVERELY UNDER-SERVED INNER-CITY POPULATIONS AND HAS A MANDATE TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE. THE STUDIO'S ART SERIES ACTIVITY IS AIMED AT PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO THE BROADER PUBLIC AT FREE OR LOW-COST ADMISSIONS. THIS CULTURAL CENTER ACTIVITY FOCUSES ON MAKING HIGH ART ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAN AND WOMAN ON THE STREET.
    Expenses $8,265,668 · grants $533,216 · revenue $8,639,708

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
13-4112234
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,832,137
Income (IRS master file)
$9,211,973

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$9,211,973$9,781,040$17,832,137XML
990August 2024$8,738,119$9,863,289$19,489,802XML
990August 2023$7,937,690$9,567,866$18,748,361XML
990August 2022$9,953,377$8,776,477$5,616,573IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 13-4112234).

Questions about STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING

What is the EIN of STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING is 13-4112234.
Is STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING 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 STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names THOMAS OPPENHEIM.
Who are the officers and directors of STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,628 (THOMAS OPPENHEIM, PRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIREC).
How much revenue does STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,211,973, expenses of $9,781,040 and total assets of $17,832,137 at year end.

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