Queens Theatre in the Park Inc
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc is a public charity based in Queens, New York. It operates a performing arts facility in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and presents productions and programs in theater, music, dance, education, and community engagement.
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,249,955
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,618,165
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $25,688
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,986,915
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Queens Theatre in the Park Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 United Nations Ave South Fmcp, Queens, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 760-0686
Website: https://queenstheatre.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Queens Theatre in the Park Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Queens and operates in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Its stated mission and programming refer to Queens, local schools, and Queens community engagement. The 2022 grantee list includes organizations based in New York City boroughs and elsewhere in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Foundation for the Arts Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $9,745,000 |
| Alliance of Resident Theatres New York New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Asian American Arts Alliance Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Bronx Council on the Arts Inc Bronx, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Arts Council Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Council on the Arts and Hummanities for Staten Island, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Dance Service New York City Inc New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Firelight Media Inc New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Flushing Council on the Arts Flushing, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Culturalcouncil Inc New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $100,000 |
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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 | $2,249,955 | $2,618,165 | $2,986,915 | — | — | $25,688 |
| 2024 | $3,263,887 | $3,324,768 | $2,873,898 | — | — | $22,282 |
| 2023 | $1,481,433 | $2,800,975 | $2,916,503 | — | — | $23,479 |
| 2022 | $1,436,440 | $14,703,338 | $14,589,492 | $11,245,000 | 16 | $21,200 |
| 2021 | $1,649,192 | $1,571,069 | $1,641,041 | — | — | $20,819 |
| 2020 | $1,683,536 | $2,479,332 | $2,433,058 | — | — | $22,610 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to operate a performing arts facility in Flushing Meadows Corona Park that provides professional productions and other programs in the dramatic, musical, and related arts; encourages other nonprofits to use the facility as a resource center; and provides arts education for young people, including in-school workshops and live performance experiences.
Its filing describes staged productions and new-play readings, cultural and dance programs, education and youth programming, and community engagement. The website also describes Theatre For All, an initiative focused on disability inclusion in the performing arts, and New American Voices, a new-play development series.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports a grant count of zero. The 2024 and 2023 filings also report zero grants. Separately, 2022 giving records list grants to several organizations, including:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Kesner as president, Tracy Capune as vice president, Mark Misk as secretary, and Bruce Levine as treasurer. It lists Alfonso Quiroz, Avita Delerme, Sal DiMartino, Dr. Cameron R. Hernandez, Robert F. Holden, and Susan B. Lipsky as directors.
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc is led by Taryn Sacramone, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taryn Sacramone
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Gary Kesner
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfonso Quiroz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Zoupaniotis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan B. Lipsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron R. Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avita Delerme
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Holden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sal Dimartino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wil Fisher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Levine
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Misk
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Capune
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances A. Resheske
President Emeritus
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Salvatore Dimartino (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennfier Bai (2024) — Director
- Former: Georgiana Benatti (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Chen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Lawrence (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Blenderman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Desabato (2020) — Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Taryn Sacramone (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Queens Theatre in the Park Inc
How large is Queens Theatre in the Park Inc?
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Queens Theatre in the Park Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to operate a performing arts facility in Flushing Meadows Corona Park that provides professional productions and other programs in the dramatic, musical, and related arts; encourages other nonprofits to use the facility as a resource center; and provides arts education for young people, including in-school workshops and live performance experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Queens Theatre in the Park Inc?
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check queenstheatre.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Queens Theatre in the Park Inc make grants?
The organization is based in Queens and operates in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Its stated mission and programming refer to Queens, local schools, and Queens community engagement. The 2022 grantee list includes organizations based in New York City boroughs and elsewhere in New York State.
What is Queens Theatre in the Park Inc's EIN?
Queens Theatre in the Park Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3381629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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