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MANHATTAN CLASS COMPANY, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1986 AS A NON-PROFIT, OFF BROADWAY THEATER COMPANY AND ARTISTS' SUPPORT GROUP THAT DEVELOPS NEW PLAYS, NEW TALENT, AND NEW AUDIENCES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$8.9M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.1M
Total Expenses
▼$10.3M
Total Assets
$28.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.5M
Net Assets
$25.1M
Officer Compensation
→$361.9K
Other Salaries
$4.2M
Investment Income
$58.5K
Fundraising
▼$675.5K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$240K
Awards Found
12
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY. | $30K | FY2026 | Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF "THE NETHER" BY JENNIFER HALEY. | $30K | FY2014 | Jun 2014 – May 2015 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PREMIERE OF RELEVANCE BY J.C. LEE DIRECTED BY LIESL TOMMY. | $25K | FY2018 | Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT A WORLD PREMIERE OF "THE BREAK OF NOON" BY NEIL LABUTE, WITH ACCOMPANYING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. | $25K | FY2009 | Sep 2009 – Dec 2009 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY. | $20K | FY2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER FEES FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS A NEW PLAY BY C.A. JOHNSON. | $20K | FY2020 | Jan 2020 – Jun 2020 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "DON'T GO GENTLE" BY STEPHEN BELBER. | $20K | FY2012 | Aug 2012 – Nov 2012 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY. | $15K | FY2024 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF BEES AND HONEY BY GUADALÍS DEL CARMEN. | $15K | FY2023 | Jan 2023 – Jul 2023 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.    | $15K | FY2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2022 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "SIDE EFFECTS" BY MICHAEL WELLER. | $15K | FY2011 | Jan 2011 – Jun 2011 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT A PRODUCTION OF "LOST GIRLS" BY JOHN POLLONO. | $10K | FY2015 | Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 |
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF "THE NETHER" BY JENNIFER HALEY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE PREMIERE OF RELEVANCE BY J.C. LEE DIRECTED BY LIESL TOMMY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT A WORLD PREMIERE OF "THE BREAK OF NOON" BY NEIL LABUTE, WITH ACCOMPANYING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER FEES FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS A NEW PLAY BY C.A. JOHNSON.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "DON'T GO GENTLE" BY STEPHEN BELBER.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL COSTS FOR MCC THEATERS YOUTH COMPANY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF BEES AND HONEY BY GUADALÍS DEL CARMEN.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.   
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "SIDE EFFECTS" BY MICHAEL WELLER.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT A PRODUCTION OF "LOST GIRLS" BY JOHN POLLONO.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $8.9M | $4.1M | $10.3M | $28.6M | $25.1M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $8.1M | $4M | $10.2M | $30.2M | $26.3M |
| 2021 | $4.4M | $4.1M | $4.3M | $29.6M | $27.4M |
| 2020 | $7.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Blake West | Executive Director | 50 | $152.8K | $0 | $13.4K | $166.2K |
| Beth Dembrow | General Manager | 40 | $107.8K | $0 | $13.8K | $121.6K |
| Bernard Telsey | Co-artistic Director | 20 | $82.2K | $0 | $0 | $82.2K |
| Will Cantler | Co-artistic Director | 20 | $82.2K | $0 | $0 | $82.2K |
| Robert Lupone | Co-artistic Dir, Died 8/27/22 | — | $0 | $0 | $30.5K | $30.5K |
| Marianne Mills | Chair | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lloyd | Vice Chair | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Devashish Jain | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Didiano | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Blake West
Executive Director
$166.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$152.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.4K
Beth Dembrow
General Manager
$121.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$107.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.8K
Bernard Telsey
Co-artistic Director
$82.2K
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$82.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Will Cantler
Co-artistic Director
$82.2K
Hrs/Wk
20
Compensation
$82.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Lupone
Co-artistic Dir, Died 8/27/22
$30.5K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.5K
Marianne Mills
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Lloyd
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Devashish Jain
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert J Didiano
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Doran | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Glaser | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cesar Rocha | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Newman Hirsch | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Piecuch | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Greenwood | Board Member |
Barbara Doran
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cathy Glaser
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cesar Rocha
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $3.9M |
| $8.7M |
| $30.1M |
| $27.3M |
| 2019 | $18.7M | $15.5M | $8.1M | $30.2M | $29M |
| 2018 | $14.4M | $13.1M | $4.9M | $19.3M | $18.3M |
| 2017 | $9.8M | $7.2M | $5.1M | $9.5M | $8.8M |
| 2016 | $4.2M | $2.9M | $3.9M | $4.7M | $4.2M |
| 2015 | $4.2M | $2.7M | $3.8M | $4.3M | $3.9M |
| 2014 | $3.1M | $1.7M | $2.6M | $4M | $3.5M |
| 2013 | $3.3M | $1.9M | $2.5M | $3.5M | $3M |
| 2012 | $5.4M | $3.3M | $3.9M | $2.6M | $2.2M |
| 2011 | $2.9M | $1.7M | $2.4M | $885.2K | $660.1K |
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| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jodi Schneider | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judith Light | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julianna Margulies | Board Member - Left In Fy24 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kareem Crayton | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lois Weinroth Esq | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melvin Epstein | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Mitchell | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Eisenberg | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Hedges | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Suman Chakraborty | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Frankel | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Raanan | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Sadoski | Board Member - Left In Fy24 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Claudia Newman Hirsch
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erik Piecuch
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica Greenwood
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jodi Schneider
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judith Light
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julianna Margulies
Board Member - Left In Fy24
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kareem Crayton
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lois Weinroth Esq
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melvin Epstein
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Neil Mitchell
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Eisenberg
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Hedges
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Suman Chakraborty
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Frankel
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Raanan
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Sadoski
Board Member - Left In Fy24
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0