La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
La MaMa is dedicated to the artist and all aspects of the theatre. Founded in 1961 by theatre legend Ellen Stewart, La MaMa is the only original Off-Off-Broadway venue still in operation. We are a creative home to artists and audiences from around the world, a dynamic hub for risk-taking new performances, and a vital part of New York Citys cultural fabric. La MaMa believes in the power of art to reveal our shared humanity and supports artists of all identities, races, languages, nationalities, and abilities in the creation of new work.
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $27,353,776
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,276,181
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $25,923
- +224.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,716,414
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2019) to $30K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culture Hub Inc New York, NY | Support Artistic Programming | $29,500 |
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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 | $27,353,776 | $5,276,181 | $4,716,414 | — | — | $25,923 |
| 2024 | $27,708,211 | $4,571,800 | $4,997,970 | — | — | $7,986 |
| 2023 | $31,318,312 | $7,513,390 | $3,934,038 | — | — | $19,586 |
| 2022 | $27,340,789 | $10,867,160 | $3,019,451 | — | — | $294 |
| 2021 | $16,857,478 | $5,628,904 | $2,376,107 | $29,500 | 1 | $1,051 |
| 2020 | $11,585,864 | $5,389,498 | $2,639,791 | $28,750 | 1 | $804 |
| 2019 | $7,221,672 | $4,888,570 | $2,810,884 | $27,600 | 2 | $5,515 |
About La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club 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 $27.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc is led by Frank Carucci, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Carucci
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fulham
Managing Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$62K (2019) → $73K (2025)
Mia Yoo
Artistic Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$66K (2019) → $58K (2025)
Byung Koo Ahn
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Capoccia
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Chai
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Friedman
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Rose
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Zwick
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis A. Ubinas
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pinner
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wittman
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Malkenson
Treasurer
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Fulham
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wynn J. Salisch
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hall
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kruse
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Jennings
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Laqui
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Haley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jill Hanekamp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Lederman (2019–2020) — Educator
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 $73K, to Mary Fulham (Managing Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
How large is La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc?
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc reported $27.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc?
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $27.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc operate?
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc's EIN?
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2620861. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
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