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Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 72-1583726 Website

Net links a diverse array of ensembles and practitioners to one another and the performing arts field, encouraging collaborations and knowledge building and dissemination. Net is committed to the advancement of the ensemble form and strives to bring about change in the world beyond ourselves through the transformative power of collaborative theater. We support bold artistic and civic experiments and aim to heighten the impact and excellence of ensemble theater.

Key facts about Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc

EIN
72-1583726
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$238,116

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$238K

+378.3% YoY

Revenue

$454K

+1151.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$13

-79.7% YoY

Expenses

$211K

-53.4% YoY

About Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc

Based on IRS filings

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $238K in total assets. Net investment income was $13.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

New YorkNew OrleansNorthamptonPhoenixBrooklynDamascusHighland LakeMoabTuscon

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K5 grants2020 3 grants2021 6 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $36K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $36K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$238,116$49,783$465,282
Revenue$454,140$36,281$20,205
Expenses$210,925$452,630$382,625
Net Investment Income$13$64—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc is led by Leslie Tamaribuchi, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Leslie Tamaribuchi

    President

    Co-Pres & Secretary → Co-President, 2021

    Co-President → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Claudia Alick

    Director

    Co-President → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $7K (2020) → $0 (2025)

  • Alexandra Meda

    Lead Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $18K (2025)

  • Rad Pereira

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $2K (2025)

  • Severin Blake

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    $15K (2025)

  • Carlos Alexis Cruz

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alicia Tonsic

    Past Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $59K (2025)

  • Alison De La Cruz

    Secretary

    Board Member → Director, 2023

    Director → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Alisha Tonsic (2020–2024) — Executive Director
  • Former: Carrie J. Cole (2020–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Dipankar Mukherjee (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Gerard Stropnicky (2020–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Godfrey L. Simmons Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Jane Jung (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Jonathan Clark (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Moses Goods (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Rebecca Mwase (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Shoshana Bass (2020–2024) — Co-President
  • Former: Michael Rohd (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Todd London (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Amrita Ramanan (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Lisa Mount (2020–2021) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Alicia Tonsic — Past Exec Dir: $59KAlicia TonsicPast Exec Dir$59KAlexandra Meda — Lead Director: $18KAlexandra MedaLead Director$18KSeverin Blake — Director: $15KSeverin BlakeDirector$15KRad Pereira — Director: $2KRad PereiraDirector$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Alicia Tonsic (Past Exec Dir). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc

How large is Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc?

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc reported $238K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $454K.

What is Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc?

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc operate?

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah.

What is Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc's EIN?

Network of Ensemble Theaters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1583726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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