Stage Directors and
Our mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by protecting the rights, health and livelihoods of all our members; negotiating and enforcing employment agreements across a range of jurisdictions; facilitating the exchange of ideas, information and opportunities; and educating current and future generations about the critical role of directors and choreographers in leading the field.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
+87.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+181.0% YoY
About Stage Directors and
Based on IRS filings
Stage Directors and is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $58K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,437,845 | $2,176,663 | $1,820,754 |
| Revenue | $3,759,832 | $3,409,284 | $3,107,361 |
| Expenses | $3,600,986 | $3,145,271 | $2,760,700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,330 | $13,895 | $34,653 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sdc Workshop Foundation Inc ($75,000), Entertainment Community Fund ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND New York, NY | provide services to artists in need | $20,000 |
| SDC WORKSHOP FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | PROMOTE & DEVELOP THE THEATRE ARTS | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Penn | Executive Director | 40 | $264,686 |
| Randy Anderson | Deputy Director | 40 | $168,646 |
| Stefanie Coen | Dir Art Af, Com En | 40 | $122,118 |
| CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| Saheem Ali | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| Lisa Portes | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JOHN GARCES | Executive VP | 3 | — |
| BARTLETT SHER | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| EVAN YIONOULIS | President | 6 | — |
| ANNE KAUFFMAN | FMR. EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| CASEY STANGL | FMR. 3RD VP | 1 | — |
| JO BONNEY | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| RACHEL CHAVKIN | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN MARSHALL | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| RUBEN SANTIAGO-HUDSON | 1st VP | 1 | — |
| LIZ DIAMOND | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| LONNY PRICE | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| MELIA BENSUSSEN | Secretary | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH HAJ | 2ND VP | 1 | — |
| DESDEMONA CHIANG | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| DAN KNECHTGES | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Lydia Fort | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| Leah C Gardiner | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| Seema Sueko | EXEC. BD | 1 | — |
| SUSAN STROMAN | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| MARIA TORRES | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| TAMILLA WOODARD | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| DONALD BYRD | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| VALERIE CURTIS-NEWTON | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Annie Yee | Exec BD | 1 | — |
| Joshua Bergasse | 3rd VP | 1 | — |
| Justin Emeka | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Christopher Gattelli | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| JoAnn M Hunter | FMR. EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Michael Mayer | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Robert O'Hara | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Annie-B Parson | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| John Rando | FMR. EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Shelley Butler | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Katie Spelman | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
| Jon Lawrence Rivera | EXEC BD | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Stage Directors and?
As of 2024, Stage Directors and holds $2.4M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does Stage Directors and operate?
Stage Directors and has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Stage Directors and award?
In 2024, Stage Directors and awarded 2 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stage Directors and's EIN?
Stage Directors and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1915957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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