Brooklyn, NY

Feath3r Theory, Inc.

EIN 45-5507837

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts LGBTQ+ communities

Mission

The feath3r theory (TF3T) is a New York City–based dance‑theatre‑media company that produces the work of Artistic Director Raja Feather Kelly. Its mission is to broaden space for unheard voices and repressed histories, bring into the theatre those sometimes left out, and use theatre to provoke public conversations—with a commitment to addressing pressing social issues, especially LGBTQ themes.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Feath3r Theory, Inc.

Feath3r Theory, Inc. (TF3T) is a Brooklyn‑based dance‑theatre‑media nonprofit founded in 2009 and led by choreographer/director Raja Feather Kelly. The company synthesizes dance, theatre, visual media, fashion, drag, and popular culture into large‑scale, multidisciplinary performances that interrogate empathy, identity, and media influence. In recent years TF3T has remained actively producing and touring new work, developing projects through institutional residencies, and partnering with major NYC presenting organizations. Highlights across 2023–2025 include Works & Process presentations and residencies to support new work, and the world premiere run of The Absolute Future at NYU Skirball in April 2024; the company was also named a FY26 Cultural Development Fund awardee by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in the City’s 2026 grant cycle. TF3T operates as a donor‑facing nonprofit with an active website, ongoing public performances, and a history of fellowships, commissions, and arts‑education activity that support both company creation and community engagement.

Notable achievements

Princess Grace Award (Choreography)

The company’s Artistic Director received a Princess Grace recognition for choreography (listed among company honors), marking a major national recognition for TF3T’s work and visibility in contemporary dance.

World premiere — The Absolute Future (2024)

TF3T premiered The Absolute Future at NYU Skirball (April 2024), a large‑scale dance‑theatre project developed through multiple residencies and public presentations that broadened the company’s audience and critical profile.

Works & Process LaunchPAD / Guggenheim presentation (2023)

The company received a Works & Process LaunchPAD residency and presented work in the Works & Process series at the Guggenheim, supporting development of The Absolute Future and other projects through institutional residencies and technical support.

At a glance

Total assets: $206K
Annual revenue: $169K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-5507837
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: thefeath3rtheory.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile and program rating; publicly listed as a registered 501(c)(3) arts organization (charity rating resources identify TF3T as an active nonprofit organization).

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs — Fiscal 2026 Cultural Development Fund awardee, recognizing the company as a funded cultural organization in the City’s 2026 grant cycle.

Consistent media and presenter recognition: company and Artistic Director have been covered by major arts outlets and presented by institutions such as NYU Skirball, Works & Process/Guggenheim, BAM and others, increasing TF3T’s national visibility.

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