Black Theatre United Inc
To champion access, representation, equity and inclusion throughout the American theatre and our communities.
Black Theatre United Inc at a glance
In short: Black Theatre United Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $8,500
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $1,070,003
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Black Theatre United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harlem Stage Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Stage Inc New York, NY | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | Financial Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,070,003 | $1,347,115 | $1,147,627 | $17,000 | 2 | $204 |
| 2024 | $884,766 | $1,314,014 | $924,172 | — | — | $155 |
| 2023 | $354,527 | $415,889 | $384,830 | — | — | $29 |
| 2022 | $302,549 | $175,000 | $257,740 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,331 | $261,817 | $240,486 | — | — | — |
About Black Theatre United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Theatre United Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $204.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Theatre United Inc is led by Kettia Etienne Ming, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kettia Etienne Ming
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $180K (2025)
Lachanze Sapp-Gooding
President
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Capathia Jenkins
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Schele Williams
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carin Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darius De Haas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McElroy
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
NaTasha Yvette Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Lewis
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Tunie
Complia Officer
Board Member → Complia Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Pierce
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dawn
Secretary
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly John
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger McKnight-Chavers
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph P. Benincasa
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Audra McDonald (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Allyson Tucker-Mitchell (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Deavere Smith (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Stokes Mitchell (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Leon (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Billy Porter (2022) — Board Member
- Former: LaChanze Sapp (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Lillias White (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Dawn Cave (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rhonda LaChanze Sapp (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Kettia Etienne Ming (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Black Theatre United Inc
How much does Black Theatre United Inc give each year?
Black Theatre United Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Black Theatre United Inc?
Black Theatre United Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Black Theatre United Inc?
Black Theatre United Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Black Theatre United Inc operate?
Black Theatre United Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Black Theatre United Inc's EIN?
Black Theatre United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2146037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
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