EIN 13-3630066

Apollo Theater

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
497
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the Apollo Experience of world-class live performances and education programs that: honor the influence and advance the contributions of African-American artists, and advance emerging creative voices across cultural and artistic media. The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.’s vision is to expand the reach of the Apollo Experience to a worldwide audience.
Also known as...
Apollo Theater Foundation; Jonelle Procope
Total revenues
$17,794,172
2023
Total expenses
$20,826,453
2023
Total assets
$71,653,135
2023
Num. employees
497
2023

Program areas at Apollo Theater

The Apollo's fy23 season marked its first full season of live, in-person programming since march 2020 with a wide range of multi-disciplinary programs that served 172,164 diverse audience members. The fy23 season theme was the next movement, as programming looked to the future to gather culture makers and thought leaders who represent contemporary african american and diasporic creativity in dance, music, theatre, and dialogue. Highlighted accomplishments include intimate conversations featuring edward enninful with lupita nyong'o and fat joe with surprise performances by busta rhymes, dougie fresh, big daddy kane, slick rick, and melly mel; the historic presentation of camille a. Brown & dancers' ink!, produced in collaboration with the joyce Theater; (continued on schedule o)the blues and its people, a special one-night-only concert composed by russell gunn in response to selected passages from amiri baraka's perennial text, blues people (negro music in white america); salon series presentations of Apollo new works, salt city by jessica care moore and aku kadogo and dream, girl! By lisa rosetta strum; and the 2023 africa now! Festival, that presented contemporary musicians, cultural innovators, and global thinkers who are transforming how africa engages the world.
Education and community engagementthe Apollo remains a leading cultural anchor for upper manhattan and the 125th street corridor, engaging an annual audience of more than150,000, including harlem and new york residents as well as national and international tourists. In addition to performing arts, the Apollo offers community programs that address important issues and meaningfully engage our neighborhood including: a free annual open house; Apollo historic backstage tours; subsidized ticketing programs the free uptown hall series fostering dialogue around pressing issues in our community;(continued on schedule o)a month of free and affordable holiday programming each december; and an array of free and low-cost programs throughout the year, including a wide-reaching ticket access program ensuring broad accessibility to the Theater's range of performing arts and entertainment. The Apollo Theater is committed to engaging students and youth through innovative education initiatives. The Apollo Theater academy offers hands-on programs to develop career and leadership skills in under-served teens by engaging them in "behind the scenes" arts and entertainment professions including technical Theater apprenticeships, administrative internships, and informative panel discussions. The Apollo oral history project is an in-depth in-school program where harlem students transform local history into original theatrical and multimedia projects. Extending the Apollo experience to a new generation of theatergoers while supporting classroom learning and in-school work, school day live and family showtime performances allow more than 11,000 students, teachers, and families to experience world-class performing arts presentations on the Apollo stages. Through its performing arts program, education and community initiatives, and other endeavors such as digital media and the archives, the iconic Apollo Theater extends its legacy as a world renowned performing arts center and a nurturing home for diverse artists. The Theater continues to showcase popular and emerging talent and engage audiences with its artistic, education and community programming. With demonstrated longevity as a significant american cultural center, the Apollo remains a celebrated and accessible venue for diverse audiences, artists and communities.

Grants made by Apollo Theater

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tides CenterOne Nation Program$150,000

Who funds Apollo Theater

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sherman Fairchild FoundationMulti-Year Program Support$2,000,000
George Lucas Family FoundationGeneral Donation$1,000,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$664,700
...and 46 more grants received totalling $5,214,655

Personnel at Apollo Theater

NameTitleCompensation
Michelle EbanksPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Aldo ScrofaniBoard Member$336,346
Kelly McKaigSenior Director of Finance$178,109
Fatima JonesSenior Director of Marketing$163,875
Donna LiebermanChief Development Officer / Senior Director of Development$245,916
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Apollo Theater

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,558,072
Program services$6,079,356
Investment income and dividends$629,593
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,391
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$431,322
Miscellaneous revenues$92,438
Total revenues$17,794,172

Form 990s for Apollo Theater

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-06990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Shubert Foundation
July 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Jonathan Plutzik and Lesley Goldwasser Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
253 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
apollotheater.org/ 
Phone
(212) 531-5300
Facebook page
ApolloTheater 
Twitter profile
@apollotheater 
IRS details
EIN
13-3630066
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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