The Laura Pels International Foundation For Theater

New York, NY
Tax-exempt since Jan. 2004
EIN: 16-1632202

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$534k (2023)

Expenses

$3.06M (2023)

Total Assets

$4.05M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$1.27k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$534,224

Expenses

$3,055,021

Net Income

-$2,520,797

Net Assets

$4,045,776

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$8	0.0%
Dividends	$91,559	17.1%
Sales of Assets	$442,657	82.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$2,894,991	94.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$158,779	5.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,047,045
Total Liabilities	$1,269
Net Assets	$4,045,776

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Jack R Brister (Executive Director)	$116,279	$0
Julie Kinsella (President)	$24,167	$0
Laura J Pels (Former President)	$18,333	$0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$253,098

Expenses

$434,907

Net Income

-$181,809

Net Assets

$2,545,945

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$69,209	27.3%
Sales of Assets	$183,889	72.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$363,712	83.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	12.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$2,551,323
Total Liabilities	$5,378
Net Assets	$2,545,945

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Director)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Vice President)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Hal J Witt (Secretary)	$0	$0
Christian Keutgen (Director)	$0	$0
Elliott Mottley (Director)	$0	$0
Michael Kaiser (Director)	$0	$0
Laurence Pels (Director)	$0	$0
Laurent Faugerolas (Director)	$0	$0
Baily Blanchard (Executive Assistant)	$0	$0
Sally Shelton Colby (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$393,974

Expenses

$568,561

Net Income

-$174,587

Net Assets

$2,762,642

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$76,311	19.4%
Sales of Assets	$317,663	80.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$505,476	88.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	9.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$2,762,642
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$2,762,642

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Director)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Vice President)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Hal J Witt (Secretary)	$0	$0
Christian Keutgen (Director)	$0	$0
Elliott Mottley (Director)	$0	$0
Michael Kaiser (Director)	$0	$0
Laurence Pels (Director)	$0	$0
Laurent Faugerolas (Director)	$0	$0
Baily Blanchard (Executive Assistant)	$0	$0
Sally Shelton Colby (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 10, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$422,820

Expenses

$344,757

Net Income

$78,063

Net Assets

$2,973,185

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$90,392	21.4%
Sales of Assets	$332,428	78.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$241,061	69.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	16.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$2,973,186
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$2,973,185

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Dire)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Oct. 27, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$405,815

Expenses

$666,910

Net Income

-$261,095

Net Assets

$3,066,027

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,501	0.4%
Dividends	$95,221	23.5%
Sales of Assets	$309,093	76.2%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$626,391	93.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$56,139	8.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,066,028
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$3,066,027

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Dire)	$56,139	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$431,189

Expenses

$638,836

Net Income

-$207,647

Net Assets

$3,362,961

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,545	0.4%
Dividends	$103,350	24.0%
Sales of Assets	$326,294	75.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$616,083	96.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	8.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,362,961
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$3,362,961

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Dire)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Sept. 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$299,906

Expenses

$619,120

Net Income

-$319,214

Net Assets

$3,597,668

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$278	0.1%
Dividends	$104,065	34.7%
Sales of Assets	$195,563	65.2%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$546,301	88.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	8.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,597,668
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$3,597,668

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Dire)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on June 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$272,193

Expenses

$670,748

Net Income

-$398,555

Net Assets

$3,975,705

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$8	0.0%
Dividends	$101,243	37.2%
Sales of Assets	$170,942	62.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$651,854	97.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	8.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,975,705
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$3,975,705

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Dire)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Sept. 6, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$216,785

Expenses

$667,174

Net Income

-$450,389

Net Assets

$4,403,528

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$14	0.0%
Dividends	$106,697	49.2%
Sales of Assets	$110,074	50.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$613,084	91.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	8.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,403,528
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,403,528

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President & Executive Director)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$335,647

Expenses

$599,004

Net Income

-$263,357

Net Assets

$4,710,226

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$12	0.0%
Dividends	$108,211	32.2%
Sales of Assets	$227,424	67.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$548,218	91.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	9.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,710,226
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,710,226

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Laura J Pels (President And Executive Director)	$55,000	$0
Janet Dunham (Secretary)	$0	$0
Jack R Brister (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Jean Audouze (Director)	$0	$0
Todd Haimes (Director)	$0	$0
Wilma Jordan (Director)	$0	$0
Ambassador Sally (Director)	$0	$0
Bill Zabel Esq (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$286,100

Expenses

$603,382

Net Income

-$317,282

Net Assets

$5,119,177

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$13	0.0%
Dividends	$111,609	39.0%
Sales of Assets	$174,478	61.0%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$545,891	90.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,119,177
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,119,177

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$400,646

Expenses

$608,507

Net Income

-$207,861

Net Assets

$5,482,701

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$14	0.0%
Dividends	$107,385	26.8%
Sales of Assets	$293,247	73.2%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$543,847	89.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,482,701
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,482,701

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$292,153

Expenses

$674,787

Net Income

-$382,634

Net Assets

$5,301,097

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$74	0.0%
Dividends	$147,520	50.5%
Sales of Assets	$144,559	49.5%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$608,198	90.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$55,000	8.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,301,097
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,301,097

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

990-PF

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The Laura Pels International Foundation For Theater

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $534k (2023)

Expenses $3.06M (2023)

Total Assets $4.05M (2023)

Total Liabilities $1.27k (2023)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2011

Revenue

$534k (2023)

Expenses

$3.06M (2023)

Total Assets

$4.05M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$1.27k (2023)

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