Mann Center For The Performing Arts

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 1963

Outdoor performing arts venue presenting concerts and cultural events

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Arts Presentation
Topic
Cultural Programs
Contact
Catherine M Cahill
Website Contact

About Organization

Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents summer concerts, cultural performances, and community events at an outdoor amphitheater in Fairmount Park, recognized as the national model for curating must-see performances. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the center generates $46.9 million in annual revenue hosting diverse programming from classical to contemporary music.

What They Focus On

Artistic Excellence

Presents performances and productions maintaining highest standards of artistic quality and innovation

Community Access

Removes barriers to participation through affordable tickets, outreach programs, and educational initiatives

Cultural Enrichment

Enhances community vitality by celebrating diverse artistic traditions and fostering creative expression

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$46.9M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$59.8M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $46,934,364 $41,711,136 $59,821,557 575
2022 $41,730,251 $35,327,214 $53,200,331 630
2020 — — — —
2020 $5,077,754 $5,202,613 $30,196,789 96
2019 $23,395,696 $19,695,326 $32,818,014 442
2018 $18,616,144 $13,917,886 $26,927,752 363

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Mann Center For The Performing Arts

Performance Season

Presents diverse productions featuring acclaimed artists and innovative artistic programming throughout the year

Education Programs

Provides learning opportunities for students and adults through classes, workshops, and masterclasses

Community Engagement

Builds connections through free events, open rehearsals, and partnerships with local organizations

Artist Development

Supports emerging and established artists through residencies, commissions, and professional development

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Mann Center For The Performing Arts.

CM

Catherine M Cahill

President & Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $482,059
JR

Joan Roebuck-Carter

Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $235,514
TB

Toby Blumenthal

Vice President of Artistic Planning & Chief Innovation Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $187,960
AS

Anthony Slade

Vice President & CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $177,659
AB

Amen Brown

Ex-Officio Director
1 hrs/week
CJ

Curtis Jones Jr

Ex-Officio Director
1 hrs/week
VH

Vincent Hughes

Ex-Officio Director
1 hrs/week
CM

Catherine M Cahill

President/CEO
PS

Pat Sanders

Vice President of Special Projects
Full-time
Compensation: $166,742
KS

Kelly Schempp

Vice President of Marketing & Chief Brand Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $164,623
CL

Christopher L Bruner

Chairman
1 hrs/week
LC

Larry C Skinner

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
RU

Richard Umbrecht

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
SM

Sara Manzano-Diaz

Vice Chairwoman
1 hrs/week
AB

Anthony Boyd-Slade |

Vice President of People Operations & Chief Operating Officer
ER

Evan Rogers |

Vice President &
MO

Megan O'Shea |

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 
FM

Frank Machos |

Vice President & Director of the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact
RC

Rachael Crouch |

Manager of Board of Director Relations and the President's Office
DM

Dan Muroff |

Principal, Mission Government Relations
MV

Mark Vieth |

Senior Vice President, Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis (Government Relations)
SL

Sarah Leu |

Archivist & Digital Asset Manager
JM

Jack McCarthy |

Historian
JM

Jennie McIntyre |

Executive Administrative Assistant
DS

Damaris South |

Head of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
CR

Chris Rumer |

Head of Corporate Relations and Business Development
GS

Gregory (Greg) Storella |

Director of Foundation and Institutional Giving
SR

Sara Ryan |

Director of Development Events and Strategic Advancement
CJ

Caroline Juelke |

Manager of Development Operations
CW

Carol Williams |

Membership Fulfillment Coordinator
CH

Carolyn Hoehle |

 Manager of Membership and Development Communications
AD

Austin Donat |

Development Assistant and Research Analyst
DZ

Dan Zanella |

Development Consultant
LS

Lourdes Starr |

Deputy Director of the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact
BC

Betsaleel (Bets) Charmelus |

Senior Director of Workforce Development
JB

Joshua (Josh) Brilliant |

Senior Manager of Education Operations
DP

Deion Payton |

Community Special Projects Manager
SH

Sara Herrera |

Education Coordinator
AB

Amanda Bowman |

Accounting Manager
MJ

Marian Jenkins |

Senior Accountant
EP

Emma Perloff |

Staff Accountant
SH

Shawn Hatten |

Head of Multimedia Services
PW

Phil Welcome |

Director of Creative Services
JB

Jenna Brower |

Senior Manager, Digital Strategy
VM

Victoria (Tori) Muir |

Marketing Manager
JB

Jayson Borenstein |

Marketing Insights Manager
AA

Andrianna Acosta

BB

Brad Baer - Crafted Action |

Digital Experience/Innovation Advisor
JA

Jordan August |

House Photographer
BE

Brandon Ehrenreich |

Senior Project Manager, Programming
EM

Evans Mirageas |

50th Anniversary Advisor
JA

John A. Krewer

PG

Philip Gehman

IB

Ian Brown

ES

Emily Stock |

Director of Production - Campus Operations and the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact 
LM

Leyla Marusa |

Campus Production Assistant
AV

Ashley Vanett |

Director of Private Events & Facility Rentals 
JB

Jerry Bates |

Manager of Facility Operations
MI

Mike Iovannoni |

Assistant Manager Facility Operations
NH

Nora Horning |

Ticket Office Manager
MB

Maureen Bennett |

Ticket Office Treasurer
DH

Diane Hirsch |

Ticket Office Treasurer
LB

Lisa Bates | 

Campus Receptionist
DD

Dave Dartnell | 

Campus Receptionist
SD

Sarah DeGeorge | 

Campus Receptionist
JD

Julia Dodd | 

Campus Receptionist
MK

Marla Kachin |

Campus Receptionist
CP

Caroline Platzman | 

Campus Receptionist
JD

Justin Dudzinski |

Regional Operations Manager (Live Nation)
KG

Keri Gooding |

Administrative Manager (Live Nation)
CT

Courtney Thornton |

Experience Manager (Live Nation)
DC

Denise Cottman

Security Manager (Live Nation) 
AJ

Adam Jimenez | 

Merchandise Manager (Live Nation)
TJ

Timothy Jenkins |

Parking Manager (Standard Parking Plus, SP+)
RB

Reed Brooks |

Head of Audio / Steward
TF

Ted Fletman |

AD

Allen Doak |

Head of Props
PF

Patrick Forrest |

Utility
DG

Daniel Galastro

MS

Matthew Sanatore |

Electrician
PS

Pat Schembs |

Head Carpenter
WH

Walter Horton |

Building Services Manager
AA

Anton Allen |

Campus & Building Services
DW

Don Wright |

Campus & Building Services
BM

Bob Monreal |

Campus & Building Maintenance 
DR

Dominique Ross |

Campus & Building Services
DW

Dominique Williams |

Campus & Building Services
DA

Donnie Ayres |

Campus & Building Services
JB

Jaden Boone |

Campus & Building Services
JV

James Vass |

Campus & Building Services
JK

Janice King |

Campus & Building Services
JJ

Jannac Jenkins |

Campus & Building Services
JP

Jeremiah Prewitt |

Campus & Building Services Supervisor
JL

John Lautenbacher |

Campus & Building Maintenance
JC

Joni Christian |

Campus & Building Services
KP

Karim Pendleton |

Campus & Building Services
NB

Nadia Boone |

Campus & Building Services
QD

Quentin DuPree |

Campus & Building Services
SF

Shirley Freeman |

Campus & Building Services
SR

Stephan Richmond |

Campus & Building Services
TD

Tiffany DuPree |

Campus & Building Services
WS

Willie Sumpter |

Campus & Building Services
MS

Megan S. Madeira |

Aegis Property Group
CJ

Craig J. Schmitt RA |

Principal

Milestones

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Alyse Bodine Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Bill Gallagher Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brucie Baumstein Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Clifton Anderson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Daniel Greenberg Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Donald Braun Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Ellen M Cavanaugh Board Member/Lifetime Trus 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Eric Sitarchuk Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GL
Gerald Lawrence Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
IC
Ian Comisky Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jasmine Sessoms Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jim Mordy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JG
John Grady Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JN
John Nixon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Justin P Klein Board Member/Lifetime Trus 1.00 hrs/week
KV
Kristyn Vandergrift Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Leo Helmers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lorina Marshall-Blake Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lucinda Hudson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Marc Rockford Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Marian Tasco Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Matthew Panarese Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Matthew Wilson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Michael Diberardinis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mikal C Harden Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NZ
Nanette Zakian Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NJ
Naomi Johnson Booker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NL
Nicole Levine Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Patricia Laroche Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Paul Lancaster Admas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Peter Gould Board Member/Lifetime Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Peter Madden Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Sharin Rankin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Shelley Sylva Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Todd Russo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Toya Lawson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$491K

Catherine M Cahill

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Catherine M Cahill President/CEO, Mcpa $482,059 $9,095 $491,154 40
Joan Roebuck-Carter SVP Of Institutional Advan $235,514 $18,971 $254,485 40
Toby Blumenthal VP Artistic Planning/Chief $187,960 $1,141 $189,101 40
Anthony Slade Vice President & CFO $177,659 $8,786 $186,445 40
Kelly Schempp VP Of Audience Developement $164,623 $18,971 $183,594 40
Pat Sanders Strategic Advisor For Thea $166,742 $1,032 $167,774 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$830K

Total Forgiven

$840K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

411

Loan Details 1 loan

$829,857
Forgiven
Forgiven: $839,746 100%
Approved Apr 11, 2020
Lender TD Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 411
Forgiven On Jun 24, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$142K Grants Received
6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$46K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$29K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$28K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$18K
TP
The Philadelphia Foundation
$15K
PC
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
$8K
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The Philadelphia Foundation PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The Philadelphia Foundation PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$47K Total Obligated
$47K Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
NEA 1946130-31-26 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2026-2027 $46,930

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Mann Center For The Performing Arts On Behalf Of Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Assoc
1 filing
Self
The Mann Center For The Performing Arts
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Mann Center For The Performing Arts

Phone

(215) 546-7900

Social

Visit Website
123 South Broad Street 815 Philadelphia, PA 19109