Arts, Culture & Humanities (A25) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

MAKING BOOKS SING INC

EIN: 13-4201577 · NEW YORK, NY 10017-3003 · United States · FY 2025 Data

4 out of 5 70 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 60/100

Reliability (20%) 55/100

Effectiveness (25%) 90/100

Impact (25%) 75/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

Founded in 1996 as Making Books Sing, a family theater and education program of the Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre, New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2001, dedicated to using theater to inspire children, foster literacy, and promote social-emotional learning. Since its inception, NYCCT has served over 500,000 children and adults across all five boroughs and the tri-state area through nationally recognized productions and educational programs. With over 125,000 subsidized tickets, we continue to expand arts accessibility, ensuring every child has the opportunity to engage with the transformative power of storytelling and theater. Our mission is rooted in literacy, enriched by active play, and driven by a commitment to accessibility, diversity, and trauma-informed practices, helping children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for the arts.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$1.6M

Total Revenue

$1.7M

Total Expenses

N/A

Net Assets

N/A

Employees

Program Expense Ratio N/A

Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%

Operating Reserve N/A

Liability-to-Asset 50.2%

Revenue Diversification N/A

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 1,930 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Fundraising efficiency Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better	0.0%	302.5%	P10P90	Top quarter
Liabilities to assets Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better	50.2%	11.4%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Revenue growth Year over year revenue growth	-21.7%	7.9%	P10P90
Expense growth Year over year expense growth	-15.2%	5.4%	P10P90
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	-0.2%	0.9%	P10P90

Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
improve literacy, social emotional growth and mental health	15,000	$125.00	—	Per Year

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2025	$1.6M	$1.7M	N/A	—	—
2024	$2.1M	$1.9M	N/A	—	—
2023	$1.8M	$1.9M	$7K	74.2%	152
2022	$1.4M	$1.4M	$119K	74.4%	65
2021	$1.2M	$1.1M	N/A	—	82

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Organization Details

EIN: 13-4201577
State: NY
City: NEW YORK
ZIP: 10017-3003
Classification: A25
Category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating: 4★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 1996
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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