Only Make Believe Inc.
New York, NY
- UEI
- LLHXDTCHXX66
- CAGE
- 5E8Q4
- Primary NAICS
- 624190 Other Individual and Family Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 121 W 27th St #403, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Website
- onlymakebelieve.org
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 79 Amusement & Recreation Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Only Make Believe Inc. is a non-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2009, with its primary address located in New York City. The organization specializes in interactive theater performances targeted at children in specialized care settings, including hospitals, care facilities, and special education programs. As a tax-exempt non-profit, the organization focuses on delivering creative and engaging theatrical experiences designed to support and entertain children in challenging environments.
Over the past five years, Only Make Believe Inc. has consistently received project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its mission of providing interactive theater performances. These annual grants, ranging from 2021 to 2025, have funded artist fees, staff salaries, and performance costs for their specialized theater programs. The grants specifically support the organization's work in creating and delivering interactive theatrical experiences for children in medical and educational settings. In 2021, the organization also received a unique grant to support general operating costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the NEA's commitment to supporting arts organizations during challenging times. While the vendor has not been identified as having federal contract prime or sub-awards, the consistent NEA grant support indicates a strong and reliable relationship with the federal arts funding ecosystem.
Quick answers
Is Only Make Believe Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Only Make Believe Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 5, 2027.
What is Only Make Believe Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Only Make Believe Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is To support salaries and artist fees for interactive theater performances for children in hospitals care facilities… (19395423225), from National Endowment for the Arts, on June 1, 2025.
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