Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc generated $723.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $939.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF CIRCUS, SIDESHOW, VAUDEVILLE, AND RELATED ARTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PERFORMANCES, LECTURES, PRINT MEDIA, AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS (BINDLESTIFF) IS ONE OF THE OLDEST, CONTINUING CIRCUS COMPANIES IN NEW YORK CITY. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS A UNIQUE HYBRID OF VAUDEVILLE, CIRCUS, WILD WEST SHOWS, BURLESQUE, AND SIDESHOW TO VARIOUS THEATERS, CLUBS, COLLEGES, CIRCUS TENTS, FESTIVALS, AND THE STREETS OF NEW YORK CITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION HAD OVER 205 PERFORMANCES FOR OVER 56,000 LIVE AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND REACHED AND REACHED MILLIONS MORE THROUGH TELEVISION AND ON-LINE APPEARANCES. THESE PRODUCTIONS UTILIZED THE SKILLS OF OVER 300 PERFORMANCE ARTISTS AND MORE THAN 40 CREATIVE AND PRODUCTION STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CREATES EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TEACHING CIRCUS ARTS. BINDLESTIFF OFFERS SEVERAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND LEARNING PROGRAMS, FROM AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES, FROM A YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM TO A YOUTH CIRCUS ARTS FESTIVAL. DURING 2022, OVER 300 YOUTH ARTISTS ENROLLED IN THESE PROGRAMS. IN 2022 THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED THE ANNUAL NYC UNICYCLE FESTIVAL AND ITS SECOND SEASON OF FLATBED FOLLIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Nelson Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
Stephanie Monseu Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
Hovey Burgess Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Valentine Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Fleming Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Bongar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $80,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,922 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,922 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $581,998 |
Investment income | $13 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,054 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $722,987 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,736 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $150,210 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $99 |
Payroll taxes | $22,273 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $496,338 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,086 |
Office expenses | $8,605 |
Information technology | $4,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,322 |
Travel | $38,933 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,804 |
Insurance | $14,888 |
All other expenses | $3,595 |
Total functional expenses | $939,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,589 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,456 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,335 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $256,385 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,962 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,962 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $247,423 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $256,385 |