The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Founded in 1958, ctfa advances the artistic and professional interests of theatre for the young in the usa. The foundation pursues its goals by funding proposals of American theatres, artists, scholars, and special projects of national importance to the field.
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America at a glance
In short: The Children's Theatre Foundation of America gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,325,403
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Aurand Harris Grants & Fellowships
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Amount
US $2,000 - US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Founders Concept Development Grants
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Amount
US $3,000 - US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Founders Project Fulfillment Grant
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Amount
US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Children's Theatre Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assitej-USA Incorporated (Tyausa) ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Children's Theatre Foundation of America gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assitej-USA Incorporated (Tyausa) New York, NY | Support of 2024 Conference Presentation Event | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,325,403 | $85,190 | $76,764 | $10,000 | 1 | $34,307 |
| 2023 | $1,237,526 | $69,956 | $66,408 | $14,500 | Total only | $34,442 |
| 2022 | $1,154,691 | $83,970 | $94,175 | $30,000 | 1 | $38,178 |
| 2021 | $1,420,975 | $52,488 | $90,404 | $19,000 | 2 | $23,403 |
| 2020 | $1,339,046 | $64,421 | $74,365 | $27,000 | 2 | $18,936 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America is led by Suzan L. Zeder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzan L. Zeder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Lopez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Quinn
Vp-Governance
Member → Vp-Governance, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Sergel Brown
Member
Vp-Medallion Event → Vp-Awards, 2021
Vp-Awards → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Bond Clunie
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Millinger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Beth Gonzalez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Casas
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sharp
Vp-Grants
Member → Vp-Grants, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilee Hebert Miller
Vp-Communications
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Gonzales
At Large Member
Member → At Large Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moses Goldberg
Member
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2023
Past Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Di Bendetto Snyder
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rives Collins
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wood
Vp-Fundraising
Vp-Fundraising → Vp-Development, 2023
Vp-Development → Vp-Fundraising, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharnita Johnson
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Marin
Vp-Awards
Member → Vp-Awards, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kassie Misiewicz
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Hernandez
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvaro Saar Rios
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Francisco
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shavonne Coleman
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Scheid
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Idris Goodwin (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kat Matassarin (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Xan Johnson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Joette Pelster (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Mina Halliday Casmir (2020–2021) — Vp-Grants
- Former: Ashley Hare (2020) — Member
- Former: Robyn Flatt (2020) — Member
- Former: Roger L. Bedard (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Theatre Foundation of America
How much does The Children's Theatre Foundation of America give each year?
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $15K in grants paid.
How large is The Children's Theatre Foundation of America?
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $85K.
What is The Children's Theatre Foundation of America?
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bentonville, AR. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Children's Theatre Foundation of America operate?
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America has awarded grants in Maryland, New York, Washington.
What is The Children's Theatre Foundation of America's EIN?
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6036093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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