The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc.
The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Apollo Theater is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
About
The 2017-2018 performing arts programs at the Apollo's 84th season featured artistic programs that spanned music, opera, dance, theater, and comedy. The Apollo houses two performance spaces - its world-famous 1,500-seat mainstage theater and flexible 180-seat soundstage space. A landmarked building, the Apollo is more than just a venue, it is a vibrant producer, commissioner, presenting organization, and home for artists at all stages of their career. The Apollo is especially known as, 'the place where stars are born and legends are made', serving as a platform for established artists, nurturing emerging and mid-career performers as well as new work development across disciplines. The 2017-2018 season highlights included: the return of Breakin Convention International Hip Hop Theater Dance Festival; the New York premiere of We Shall Not Be Moved, a new opera; the world premiere of Between the World and Me, a dramatic interpretation of Ta-Nehisi Coates's powerful novel of the same name. The Apollo also collaborated with esteemed organizations including WNYC, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sadler's Wells and Opera Philadelphia. Unique to the FY18 season, the Apollo's curatorial approach shifted from being simply a presenter to being a provocative instigator and artistic leader. Under the leadership of the new executive producer, Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo has taken an active role in empowering artists as activists and building on the Apollo's incredible legacy as a touchstone for the African-American community and a nurturing home for diverse artists with programs that focus on social justice.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The apollo theater is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the african american narrative and its role in the development of american and global culture. the apollo theater envisions a new american canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the african diaspora, in america and beyond.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The apollo theater is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the african american narrative and its role in the development of american and global culture.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 253 WEST 125TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10027 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 616 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $28,108.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1991.
- The organization pays $8,552,773 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,312,739 in fundraising expenses.
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