Bushwick Starr
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 139
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 26-4546315
Organization Overview
Bushwick Starr is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Bushwick Starr employed 139 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bushwick Starr 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 06/2023, Bushwick Starr generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BUSHWICK STARR IS AN OBIE AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT THEATER THAT PRESENTS AN ANNUAL SEASON OF NEW PERFORMANCE WORKS. WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION DEFINED BY BOTH OUR ARTISTS AND OUR COMMUNITY, AND SINCE 2007, WE HAVE GROWN INTO A THRIVING THEATRICAL VENUE, A DESTINATION FOR EXCITING AND ENGAGING PERFORMANCE, AND A VITAL NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS CENTER SERVING THE DIVERSE ARTISTIC NEEDS AND IMPULSES OF OUR BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE A SPRINGBOARD FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS TO MAKE CAREER-DEFINING LEAPS AND MAINTAIN A SANCTUARY FOR ESTABLISHED ARTISTS TO EXPERIMENT AND INNOVATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BUSHWICK STARR'S 22-23 MAIN STAGE SEASON INCLUDED THE WORLD PREMIERES OF: THIS AND THAT BY PHIL SOLTANOFF + STEVEN WENDT (SEPT. 7-25 2022 AT THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THEATER IN QUEENS, REMOUNTED DEC. 8-17 AT HERE ARTS CENTER IN SOHO); DARK DISABLED STORIES BY RYAN J. HADDAD (FEB. 28-APR. 8 2023 AT THE SHIVA THEATER AT THE PUBLIC THEATER); AND DEMONS. BY KEELAY GIPSON (MAY 10-JUNE 3 2023 AT THE CONNELLY THEATER IN THE EAST VILLAGE). ALL THREE PRODUCTIONS WERE POPULAR AND CRITICAL SUCCESSES - IN PARTICULAR, DARK DISABLED STORIES RECEIVED LUCILLE LORTEL, DRAMA DESK, AND DRAMA LEAGUE NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS. WE ALSO PARTNERED ONCE AGAIN WITH CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE RESEARCH IN WILLIAMSBURG TO HOST OUR ANNUAL STARR READING SERIES. THIS SEASON WE SELECTED 6 SCRIPTS WHICH UNDERWENT DEVELOPMENTAL REHEARSAL TIME AND WERE PRESENTED IN FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES FOR 425 AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN MARCH/APRIL 2023. PRESENTED PLAYWRIGHTS INCLUDED: MARISSA JOYCE STAMPS, ALBA DELIA HERNNDEZ, DIVYA MANGWANI, DANIELLA DE JESS, MAYA LAWSON, JESS I. VALLES. WE ALSO UNDERWENT 5 DEVELOPMENTAL WORKSHOPS FOR UPCOMING MAIN STAGE WORKS AS WELL AS ARTISTS OF INTEREST FOR FUTURE SEASONS INCLUDING MICHELLE J. RODRIGUEZ, PHILLIP HOWZE, MARIE THOMAS, SOFTEE, AND JON RIDDLEBERGER.THE STARR'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED BIG GREEN THEATER FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH PS018, PS075, PS106K; CREATING PERFORMANCE FOR LOCAL TEENS WITH EL PUENTE BUSHWICK; AND SENIOR STORYTELLING WITH ROUND TABLE AND RIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK OLDER ADULTS CENTER. IN ADDITION WE RETURNED TO MARIA HERNANDEZ PARK ON AUGUST 21 2022 WITH OUR SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL WITH OYE GROUP FEATURING FREE ARTS ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Noel Allain Artistic Director | 40 | $62,848 | |
David Herskovits Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Viola Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Ringer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Oliver Kramer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Kendrick Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,886 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $237,990 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,259,716 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,503,592 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $274,673 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,794,125 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $82,240 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,112 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $819,285 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,730 |
| Other employee benefits | $80,584 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,759 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,490 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,590 |
| Office expenses | $13,411 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,180 |
| Travel | $23,482 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $34,178 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $111,642 |
| Insurance | $33,467 |
| All other expenses | $1,681 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,607,435 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $806,412 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,074 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $945,660 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,183 |
| 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 | $16,759 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,162,632 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $208,326 |
| Other assets | $22,847 |
| Total assets | $5,282,893 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,491 |
| 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 | $780,580 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $906,071 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,653,728 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,723,094 |
| 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 | $5,282,893 |