National New Play Network Ltd
National New Play Network Ltd (NNPN) is a public charity based in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Founded in 1998, it is an alliance of professional theaters that collaborate to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays.
National New Play Network Ltd at a glance
In short: National New Play Network Ltd gave $390K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state California. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,155
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,934
- +36.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,625
- Total assets
- $872,063
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National New Play Network Ltd
- How to Apply
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For the Collaboration Fund, the Core Member Theater leading the project submits a proposal identifying partners, describing the project and relevant dates, and stating the requested amount. The listed 2024–25 proposal materials included a cover letter from the lead theater.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the 2024–25 Collaboration Fund and Venturous Production Pipeline Awards was November 1, 2024.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the 2024–25 Collaboration Fund and Venturous Production Pipeline Awards was November 1, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1692, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
Phone: (202) 312-5270
Website: https://nnpn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National New Play Network Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mixed Blood Theatre ($44K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NNPN describes its member-theater programs as serving theaters across the United States. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states, including California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National New Play Network Ltd open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2023) to $390K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Blood Theatre Minneapolis, MN | J. PROGRAMMING:6084 6084 VTF Pipeline Awards to Theaters | $44,155 |
| East West Players Los Angeles, CA | J. PROGRAMMING:6084 6084 VTF Pipeline Awards to Theaters | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre Cleveland, OH | J. PROGRAMMING:6082 6082 Pir Awards to Theaters | $24,000 |
| Perseverance Theatre Douglas, AK | J. PROGRAMMING:6082 6082 Pir Awards to Theaters | $24,000 |
| Company One Boston, MA | J. PROGRAMMING:6083 6083 Collaboration Fund Awards to Theaters | $22,500 |
| Milagro Portland, OR | J. PROGRAMMING:6083 6083 Collaboration Fund Awards to Theaters | $20,500 |
| City Theatre Company Pittsburgh, PA | J. PROGRAMMING:6084 6084 VTF Pipeline Awards to Theaters | $20,000 |
| Curious Theatre Company Denver, CO | J. PROGRAMMING:6083 6083 Collaboration Fund Awards to Theaters | $19,000 |
| Theater Alliance Washington, DC | J. PROGRAMMING:6082 6082 Pir Awards to Theaters | $18,250 |
| Tuyo Theatre San Diego, CA | J. PROGRAMMING:6083 6083 Collaboration Fund Awards to Theaters | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covers 28 grants; the 2024 total covers 29 grants, and the 2023 total covers 17.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $872,063 | $1,203,075 | $1,294,899 | $390,155 | 28 | $10,599 |
| 2024 | $877,183 | $988,263 | $1,135,779 | $295,850 | 29 | $15,963 |
| 2023 | $1,110,088 | $886,691 | $925,522 | $158,873 | 17 | $7,732 |
| 2022 | $1,159,973 | $1,015,735 | $887,835 | $271,850 | 24 | $147 |
| 2021 | $932,541 | $783,372 | $855,358 | $350,785 | 26 | $154 |
| 2019 | $303,748 | $653,674 | $814,272 | $256,000 | 23 | $2,860 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NNPN states that its mission is to champion the development, production, and continued life of new plays. Its work includes Rolling World Premieres, the Collaboration Fund, and the NNPN/Venturous Production Pipeline Awards. The Collaboration Fund supports project-based partnerships between theaters and theater-makers, including new-work development and playwright residencies. The Pipeline Awards support collaborative projects to develop or produce “venturous” plays—works ambitious in scale or scope, challenging in form, controversial in subject matter, experimental in concept, or notably theatrical.
NNPN’s 2024 filing describes its Rolling World Premiere program as supporting three or more member theaters producing the same new play within an 18-month period. It states that funded projects may receive up to $25,000 to divide among partner theaters, plus awards for playwrights. NNPN also operates the New Play Exchange, National Showcase of New Plays, and Producer in Residence program.
2025 recipients included theaters with varied stated missions. Perseverance Theatre in Alaska says it produces professional theater by and for Alaskans and provides educational opportunities. Cleveland Public Theatre says it aims to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through performances and educational programs. Company One Theatre in Boston describes its work as building community at the intersection of art and social change. Tuyo Theatre in San Diego says it creates theater from and by diverse Latin perspectives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NNPN reported 28 grants totaling $390,155. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $44,155, with a median of $8,625. The largest awards included $44,155 to Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis for a Venturous Production Pipeline project; $25,000 to East West Players in Los Angeles, also for the Pipeline; $24,000 each to Cleveland Public Theatre and Perseverance Theatre for Producer in Residence awards; and $22,500 to Company One in Boston for a Collaboration Fund project.
The Collaboration Fund and Venturous Production Pipeline Awards are described as programs for NNPN member theaters in the United States. For the Collaboration Fund, a Core Member Theater must lead the project; partnering organizations or individual theater-makers may participate. The program offers awards of up to $15,000 and gives preference to new and innovative proposals. Its stated restrictions exclude costs already awarded through other NNPN programs, though additional expenses for those projects may be supported. The Pipeline Awards offer up to $25,000 for projects led by or attached to a Core Member Theater with at least one other member theater as a partner.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lyndsay Burch as president and Marguerite Hannah as vice president. Directors listed are Reginald Douglas, Maria Patrice Amon, Leslie Ishii, Cynthia White, Rudy Ramirez, Jenni Werner, Milta Ortiz, and Roberta Emerson.
National New Play Network Ltd is led by Lyndsay Burch, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 12 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyndsay Burch
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$125 (2024) → $125 (2025)
Nancy Barnett
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$82K (2019) → $96K (2025)
Cynthia White
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$115 (2024) → $115 (2025)
Jenni Werner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$555 (2024) → $555 (2025)
Reginald Douglas
Director
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
Executive Committee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$650 (2024) → $650 (2025)
Liz Engelman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$375 (2025)
Maria Patrice Amon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$355 (2024) → $300 (2025)
Milta Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$125 (2024) → $125 (2025)
Leslie Ishii
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$100 (2024) → $100 (2025)
Roberta Emerson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$250 (2024) → $250 (2025)
Rudy Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $150 (2025)
Aimee Hayes
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Randazzo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Vehill
Director
At Large Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Lilley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Bobgan
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Fernandez
Director
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Montelibano Heil
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lavina Jadhwani
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Drobot
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Painter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delanna Studi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jada Dixon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Lacount
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite Hannah
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$125 (2024) → $125 (2025)
Former officers (34)
- Former: Jose Gonzalez (2019–2024) — Executive Committee
- Former: Jeannene Bragg (2024) — Director
- Former: Freddie Ashley (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alex Meda (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Bragg (2023) — Director
- Former: Lavina Jahwadi (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Filmer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jack Reuler (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lynde Rosario (2021) — Director
- Former: Art Rotch (2019) — Director
- Former: Bill Simmons (2019) — Director
- Former: Bridget O'Leary (2019) — Literary Chair
- Former: Chip Decker (2019) — Director
- Former: Chip Walton (2019) — Director
- Former: Corey Pond (2019) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Fleming (2019) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Levin (2019) — Director
- Former: David Goldman (2019) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Donna O. Willis (2019) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Gabor Barabas (2019) — Director
- Former: Harriet Sheets (2019) — Director
- Former: Irena Saric (2019) — Director
- Former: Jane Harrison (2019) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Jasson Minadakis (2019) — Director
- Former: John Pietrowski (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Alder (2019) — Director
- Former: Maria Goyanes (2019) — Director
- Former: Peggy McKowan (2019) — Director
- Former: Sam Woodhouse (2019) — Director
- Former: Sean Lacount (2019) — Director
- Former: Seth Rozin (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen Sachs (2019) — Director
- Former: Tina Parker (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Horan (2019) — Director
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 $96K, to Nancy Barnett (Executive Director). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National New Play Network Ltd
How much does National New Play Network Ltd give each year?
National New Play Network Ltd gave $390K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $296K across 29 grants.
What is National New Play Network Ltd's typical grant size?
National New Play Network Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $8,625, and its average grant was $13,934, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National New Play Network Ltd that year got $10K on average.
Where does National New Play Network Ltd give grants?
National New Play Network Ltd's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (11%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does National New Play Network Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on National New Play Network Ltd's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "J. PROGRAMMING:6081 6081 RWP Awards to Theaters" (12 grants), "J. PROGRAMMING:6084 6084 VTF Pipeline Awards to Theaters" (4 grants) and "J. PROGRAMMING:6082 6082 Pir Awards to Theaters" (4 grants).
Who are National New Play Network Ltd's largest grantees?
National New Play Network Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include Mixed Blood Theatre ($44,155), East West Players ($25,000) and Cleveland Public Theatre ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National New Play Network Ltd?
National New Play Network Ltd reported $872K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does National New Play Network Ltd fund?
NNPN states that its mission is to champion the development, production, and continued life of new plays. Its work includes Rolling World Premieres, the Collaboration Fund, and the NNPN/Venturous Production Pipeline Awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National New Play Network Ltd?
For the Collaboration Fund, the Core Member Theater leading the project submits a proposal identifying partners, describing the project and relevant dates, and stating the requested amount. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National New Play Network Ltd's EIN?
National New Play Network Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4018585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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