Liabilities / Assets
76th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Transforma Theatre Inc.
EIN 82-5387848 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE P12
Profile
Transforma is a New York based not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to create interactive theatrical experiences at the convergence of consciousness, science and ritual. We tackle how scientific ideas and metaphysical knowledge about consciousness overlap and explore it in the arena of interactive theatre. We like to dive deep in the space where science, human experience and social issues converge enveloping the audience in an immersive, experiential, interactive experiment, which challenges status quo and opens up new perspectives. Our goal is to pioneer a new form of theatrical expression and develop a close community of artists and scientists instilled with the freedom of thinking and creating in alternative ways.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
48th percentile
Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
70th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$6,173
Up $5,195 (+531%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$6,173
Up $5,195 (+531%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$86,853
Up $16,756 (+24%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$81,658
Up $5,989 (+7.9%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$5,195
Up $10,767 (+193%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $6,173
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $6,173
- Revenue
- $86,853
- Expenses
- $81,658
- Net income
- $5,195
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 6, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $86,853
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Transforma is a New York based not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to create interactive theatrical experiences at the convergence of consciousness, science and ritual. We tackle how scientific ideas and metaphysical knowledge about consciousness overlap and explore it in the arena of interactive theatre. We like to dive deep in the space where science, human experience and social issues converge enveloping the audience in an immersive, experiential, interactive experiment, which challenges status quo and opens up new perspectives. Our goal is to pioneer a new form of theatrical expression and develop a close community of artists and scientists instilled with the freedom of thinking and creating in alternative ways.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Hailed by NYTimes as "Sleekly designed, thoughtfully assembled" , BIOADAPTED is a reenactment investigative documentary with actors portraying real people and scientists. We peformed two performances at the Segal Performance Center, at CUNY Grad during a theatre conference APAP, $2635.85. 2. We got a NYSCA funded 3-week residency at North American Cultural laboratory and created a Media and Technology Literacy workshop for the local community, read a new play and shot a short film about humans being impacted by artificial intelligence $25875.44 3. Science in Theatre Festival illuminates fascinating research through theater. Three new plays were written and produced followed by science presentations and talkbacks with artists and scientists. 7 day event $22031.54 4. Performed BIOADAPTED at 17th National Symposium of Theatre at Academe at University of Washigton and Lee $1945.57 | $52,488 | $52,488 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tjasa Ferme | Executive Artistic Director, Board President | PT | $7,068 | - | $7,068 |
| Catherine Alex Webster | Social Media Strategist, Treasurer | PT | $650 | - | $650 |
| Irina Nazarova | Marketing Advisor, Board Vice-President | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Transforma Theatre Inc
- EIN
- 82-5387848
- Phone
- 9177021530
- Address
- 316 E 55th St 3A, NEW YORK, NY 10022
Signing Officer
- Name
- Tjasa Ferme
- Title
- Executive Artistic Director
- Phone
- 9177021530
- Signed
- 2025-11-06
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Computer and Science Equipment $1747.3 Equipment Rental $446.17 Set Design: $1688.52 Travel: $3926.22 Liability Insurance $1458.3 Payroll taxes $1414.37 Payroll fee $400.64 Dues & Subscriptions $837.85”
Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 35B
“Ticket sales income: $4893 Symposium fee: $1500”
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