The National Performance Network (NPN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1997. NPN is a group of diverse cultural organizers, including artists, working to create meaningful partnerships and provide leadership that enables the practice and public experience of the arts in the United States. The organization operates with 15 employees and maintains a national network of participating projects while providing direct support to artists and arts organizations, particularly in the Southern region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
-9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$650K
-19.7% YoY
Grant Count
37
-27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+10.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NPN contributes to a more just and equitable world by:
- Building artists' power
- Advancing racial and cultural justice in the arts
- Fostering relationship-building and reciprocity between individuals, institutions, and communities
- Working towards systems change in arts and philanthropy
The organization addresses systemic inequities based on race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class, geography, and other marginalized identities within the nonprofit arts sector, with particular focus on the performing arts presenting field nationally and artists of all disciplines in the South.
Grantmaking
NPN administers multiple granting programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NPN's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on Southern programs and regional support for artists of all disciplines in the South.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $11,045,049
- Total Revenues: $7,028,211
- Total Expenses: $4,193,109
- Total Giving: $1,610,249
- Number of Employees: 15
Program Allocation (2022):
- Program Spend: 88%
- Management Spend: 10%
- Fundraising Spend: 2%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,033,204 | $11,045,049 | $8,172,778 |
| Revenue | $3,225,169 | $7,028,211 | $5,003,987 |
| Expenses | $4,136,865 | $4,193,109 | $4,031,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $146,587 | $292,241 | $-595,582 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from National Performance Network Inc
Creation & Development Fund Grant
NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC
Amount
Approximately US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Leveraging a Network for Equity (LANE)
NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NPN COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund
NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC
Amount
$1,500 per artist; $50,000 total for organizations
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Caitlin Strokosch
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Strokosch | President and CEO | 50 | $141,000 |
| Renee Benson | Member | 2 | — |
| Rosie Gordon Wallace | Member | 2 | — |
| Anne Ishii | Co Chair | 2 | — |
| Marlene Ramirez Cancio | Member | 2 | — |
| Salome Asega | Co Chair | 2 | — |
| Christopher K Morgan | Member | 2 | — |
| Meena Natarajan | Member | 2 | — |
| Asia Freeman | Member | 2 | — |
| Louise Martorano | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Juan Silverio | Member | 2 | — |
| Edgar Miramontes | Vice Chair and Secretary | 3 | — |
| Christopher K Morgan | Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Prescott | Member | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NPN has announced multiple rounds of grant awards in recent years:
Fall 2025 Development Fund Awardees announced
Announcing the Fall 2025 Development Fund Awardees - National Performance2025 Creation Fund Awards announced
Announcing the 2024 Creation Fund Awards - National Performance NetworkFall 2024 Development Fund Awardees announced
Announcing the Fall 2025 Development Fund Awardees - National Performance2024 Creation Fund Awards announced
Announcing the 2024 Creation Fund Awards - National Performance NetworkSpring 2020 Development Fund Awards announced
NPN Announces Spring 2020 Development Fund Awards - National PerformanceThe organization maintains an active grantmaking schedule with regular funding cycles throughout the year.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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