Educational Theatre Association Foundation
The educational theatre foundation (ETF) is the philanthropic arm of the educational theatre association (EDTA). Since its inception in 2017, ETF has been dedicated to broadening representation and increasing access to educational theatre. ETF programs support students, educators, and the field at large by focusing on three strategic goals: enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; providing scholarships and grants; and offering professional development opportunities for theatre educators. ETF aims to inspire theatre educators to transform lives through the power of theatre.
Educational Theatre Association Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,338,036
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $390,151
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,953
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $866,593
- +67.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Educational Theatre Association Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Educational Theatre Association Foundation
Who Educational Theatre Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2022) to $80K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Theatre Association Cincinnati, OH | Support | $55,996 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,338,036 | $390,151 | $866,593 | — | — | $41,953 |
| 2023 | $1,885,771 | $482,968 | $518,843 | — | — | $37,146 |
| 2022 | $1,828,605 | $251,661 | $593,365 | $55,996 | 1 | $34,599 |
| 2021 | $2,998,204 | $824,309 | $571,132 | $80,000 | 1 | $48,536 |
| 2020 | $2,246,925 | $363,701 | $263,782 | — | — | $12,946 |
About Educational Theatre Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Educational Theatre Association Foundation is a public charity, based in Cincinatti, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $42K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Educational Theatre Association Foundation is led by Jennifer Katona, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Katona
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Conover
Chair
Chair → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Birsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Rawlings
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brisa Carleton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Redman Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elwood Hopkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gai Laing Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Prignano
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cohen Theobald
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Carson Elhai
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Jane Arnegger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Kashani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Allen McDonald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Issacson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dipika Guha
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Whiting
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barra
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paolo Montalban
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quentin Sanford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billie Davis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbie Van Nostrand
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Aborn Duffy
Secretary
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tulac Phillips
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Megan Tulac Phillips (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Alvin Katz (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Coty Forno (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hunter Bell (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James Miller (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Fortson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Drum (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sean Cercone (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brisa Trinchero (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Preston Whiteway (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim McDonald (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Craig Popisil (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Educational Theatre Association Foundation
How large is Educational Theatre Association Foundation?
Educational Theatre Association Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
Where does Educational Theatre Association Foundation operate?
Educational Theatre Association Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Educational Theatre Association Foundation's EIN?
Educational Theatre Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1436571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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