Bitter Jester Foundation For The Arts Nfp is located in Highland Park, IL. The organization was established in 2016. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bitter Jester Foundation For The Arts Nfp is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE BITTER JESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL EMPOWERS YOUNG PERFORMERS, ARTISTS, AND MEDIA STUDENTS AT A CRITICAL TIME IN THEIR ARTISTIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING UNPARALLELED EDUCATIONAL, HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND PEER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. 150 PERFORMERS, 50 VOLUNTEERS, AND 8,500+ AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTEND LIVE CONCERTS AND PRODUCTIONS BETWEEN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER. THE MUSIC FESTIVAL ALSO ASSISTS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND NONPROFITS WITH STAGING, TALENT, CREW, AND OTHER ARTS-RELATED SERVICES ENJOYED BY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Drake President And Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 | |
Michael Tseitlin Vice President | 4 | $0 | |
Nicolas Degrazia Artistic Director And Secretary | 32.5 | $0 | |
Christy Knapp Director | 4 | $0 | |
Charles Turck Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $66,350 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $37,767 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $30 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $104,147 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $39,696 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $76 |
| Other expenses | $60,059 |
| Total expenses | $99,831 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $21,549 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $67,464 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $67,464 |