National Asian American Theatre Company
National Asian American Theatre Company ("NAATCO")'s mission is to assert the presence and significance of Asian American theatre in the United States, demonstrating its vital contributions to the fabric of American culture. NAATCO puts into service its total commitment to Asian American theatre artists to more accurately represent onstage the multi- and intercultural dynamics of our society. NAATCO is equally committed to Asian American theatre technicians and administrators. Through our practice, we demonstrate a rich tapestry of cultural difference bound by the American experience.
National Asian American Theatre Company at a glance
In short: National Asian American Theatre Company gave $290K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $145K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $145,000
- Median grant
- $145,000
- Total assets
- $805,807
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Asian American Theatre Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Classic Stage Company ($165K). Together the top 2 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2023) to $290K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Stage Company New York, NY | Program Services | $165,000 |
| Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | Program services | $125,000 |
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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 | $805,807 | $994,971 | $955,682 | $290,000 | 2 | $15,503 |
| 2024 | $852,313 | $290,258 | $503,517 | — | — | $11,784 |
| 2023 | $986,304 | $679,062 | $705,171 | $225,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $1,039,170 | $1,259,504 | $533,490 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $164,038 | $144,607 | $88,510 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $107,941 | $199,071 | $124,180 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $33,050 | $298,141 | $351,806 | — | — | — |
About National Asian American Theatre Company
Based on IRS filings
National Asian American Theatre Company is a public charity focused on Asian people, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $806K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Asian American Theatre Company is led by Richard Eng, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Eng
President
President → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Katigbak
Director
Officer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
42 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $53K (2025)
Eric Achacoso
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lani Kennedy
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzette Porte
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P Steele
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Moon
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Schafer (2019–2023) — Member
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 $53K, to Mia Katigbak (Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Asian American Theatre Company
How much does National Asian American Theatre Company give each year?
National Asian American Theatre Company gave $290K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Asian American Theatre Company?
National Asian American Theatre Company reported $806K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $995K.
What is National Asian American Theatre Company?
National Asian American Theatre Company is a public charity focused on Asian people, based in New York, NY. It holds $806K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Asian American Theatre Company operate?
National Asian American Theatre Company has awarded grants in Arkansas, New Jersey, New York.
What is National Asian American Theatre Company's EIN?
National Asian American Theatre Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3486145. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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