NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, NY · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
The National Black Theatre Workshop Incorporated was incorporated in October 1968 as a cultural and educational institution. The purpose of the Organization is to create a cultural hub for community-based artists; to offer through its programs, namely Theatre Arts, Entrepreneurial Arts and Communication Arts, activities for cultural enrichment and education; and to generate a creative environment where artistic needs could be satisfied. The Organization was also established to forward community development, economic empowerment and to ensure the cultural conservancy of people of African descent.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP INCORPORATED
$9.9M in foundation grants on record from 46 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Foundation | $2.1M | 5 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1.6M | 3 |
| Howard Gilman Foundation | $1.3M | 5 |
| John & Amy Griffin Foundation C/O John Griffin Ttee | $750K | 2 |
| Tides Center | $516K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $515K | 2 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $400K | 1 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $250K | 1 |
| Shubert Foundation | $220K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $176K | 4 |
Leadership
Michael F Lythcott — Chairman (Principal officer)
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