Great Small Works Inc
The organization is committed to creating and presenting theatrical work of high artistic quality, addressing contemporary social issues, exploring popular theater forms as they combine with forms of organizations own invention, and fostering a sense of community with its work.
Great Small Works Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $162,892
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $111,720
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $135,130
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great Small Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $57K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honk Cambridge, MA | Fiscal Sponsorship Grants | $24,437 |
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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 | $162,892 | $111,720 | $135,130 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $153,537 | $136,745 | $108,918 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $125,710 | $136,412 | $151,157 | $24,437 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $138,843 | $184,638 | $178,103 | $56,787 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $132,671 | $78,254 | $96,859 | — | — | $47 |
| 2020 | $152,700 | $187,621 | $138,243 | — | — | $4,484 |
| 2019 | $102,902 | $222,831 | $228,013 | — | — | $3,196 |
About Great Small Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Great Small Works Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $163K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Small Works Inc is led by Marilyn Donini, President on every filing since 2019; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Donini
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Romaine
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $18K (2025)
John Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $700 (2025)
Mark Sussman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$650 (2022) → $700 (2025)
Roberto Rossi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $700 (2025)
Stephen Kaplin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $700 (2025)
Trudi Cohen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Michael Romanyshyn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Shung
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $18K, to Jenny Romaine (Board Member). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Great Small Works Inc
How large is Great Small Works Inc?
Great Small Works Inc reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is Great Small Works Inc?
Great Small Works Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great Small Works Inc operate?
Great Small Works Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Great Small Works Inc's EIN?
Great Small Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3862351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2021)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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