National Independent Venue Association
- Assets
- $849.8k
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 85-0802980
Organization Overview
National Independent Venue Association is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, National Independent Venue Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Independent Venue Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, National Independent Venue Association generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.5%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, National Independent Venue Association has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $610,287. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP:NIVA MEMBERS REPRESENT THE SMALL BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, AND PUBLICLY-OWNED SPACES THAT MAKE UP MOST OF THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ECOSYSTEM. NIVA OFFERS A RANGE OF VALUABLE MEMBER SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT ITS COMMUNITY OF NEARLY 1,500 MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A PLATFORM FOR NETWORKING AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WITHIN THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, MONTHLY TOWN HALL MEETINGS, EXCLUSIVE PARTNER DISCOUNTS, AND ADVOCACY ON THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. NIVA ALSO HAS A GROUP DISCOUNT PROGRAM TO LEVERAGE THE COLLECTIVE BUYING POWER OF OUR MEMBERS TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS ON EVERY-DAY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES USED BY OUR MEMBERS . NIVA AIMS TO PROVIDE EVERY MEMBER THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE, WHICH IN TURN CONTRIBUTES TO THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF OUR SECTOR AND THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
ADVOCACY:NIVA ENGAGES WITH CONGRESS, THE WHITE HOUSE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ON BEHALF OF THE INDEPENDENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY TO UPLIFT AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS. SPECIFICALLY, TO PROTECT FANS AND ARTISTS FROM SPECULATIVE TICKETS, DECEPTIVE MARKETING, AND HIDDEN COSTS. NIVA CREATED THE "FIX THE TIX COALITION," A BROAD COALITION OF LIVE EVENT INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS FORMED TO COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR A TICKETING EXPERIENCE BETTER THAN THE NIGHTMARE MANY FANS AND ARTISTS CURRENTLY NAVIGATE. NIVA EMPOWERS ITS CHAPTERS AND MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES, CONTACTS, AND TRACKING TOOLS TO ENGAGE WITH STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS AND STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO UPLIFT AND ADVOCATE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. NIVA'S STATE AND LOCAL WORK PROVIDES RESOURCES AND MODEL ADVOCACY STRATEGIES FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. NIVA EMPOWERS ITS MEMBERS TO ADVOCATE ON THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL FOR THE POLICIES THAT MATTER MOST TO THEM. NIVA HAS LAUNCHED A STATE POLICY TRACKING PROGRAM WHICH WILL ALLOW ANY MEMBER TO SEARCH, TRACK, AND RECEIVE TIMELY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT STATE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS. MEMBERS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A DATABASE OF EVERY STATE ELECTED OFFICIAL AND THEIR STAFF THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
CONFERENCE:NIVA'S INAUGURAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE IN JULY 2022. NIVA'S FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE - NIVA '22 - BROUGHT OVER 600 MEMBERS TOGETHER FROM THE INDEPENDENT LIVE CONCERT, COMEDY, PROMOTER AND FESTIVAL INDUSTRY. THE TWO-DAY CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE IN CLEVELAND JULY 11TH AND 12TH ACROSS MULTIPLE NIVA MEMBER VENUES AND INCLUDED THE FIRST-EVER INDEPENDENT AWARDS FORMAL (INDEPENDENT AF) AT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM. THE NIVA'22 CONFERENCE PROVIDED ITS DIVERSE MEMBERS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS WITH TWO DAYS OF PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT. SESSION TOPICS INCLUDED MARKETING, NEW INDUSTRY PARADIGMS, FESTIVALS, DIVERSITY, MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INSURANCE. IN SPRING 2023, NIVA BEGAN PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS FOR OUR SECOND CONFERENCE. NIVA '23 TOOK PLACE IN JULY 2023 IN WASHINGTON DC. THE EVENT TOOK PLACE OVER 3 DAYS AND INCLUDED 1,065 REGISTRANTS, OVER 100 SPEAKERS, AND 48 EVENTS AT 11 LOCAL VENUES. IMPORTANT TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDED INDUSTRY DIVERSITY, MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, INSURANCE, ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, BOOKING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, TICKETING, AND THE ROLE OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN POLICYMAKING. ALSO AS PART OF THE CONFERENCE, NIVA DELIVERED ITS FIRST EVER ADVOCACY "FLY-IN", WITH OPENING REMARKS FROM SENATOR CORNYN AND SENATOR KLOBUCHAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dayna Frank President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Audrey Fix Schaefer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Andre Perry Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Stephen Chilton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Brad Grossman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jim Brunberg Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marauder Llc Consulting, Exec. Dir. (See Sch. L) | 6/29/23 | $141,058 |
Lucky Break Pub'l Relations Public Relations | 6/29/23 | $130,000 |
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp Legal And Lobbying Strategy | 6/29/23 | $246,038 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,815 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,815 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,667,761 |
| 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 | $1,797,074 |
| 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. | $203,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $343,275 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,933 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $57,343 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $358,410 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $241,580 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,965 |
| Office expenses | $10,449 |
| Information technology | $180,472 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $52,284 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,929 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,950 |
| Insurance | $3,616 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,992,996 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $495,794 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $130,512 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $88,849 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $124,883 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,748 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $849,786 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,623 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $529,274 |
| 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 | $671,897 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,328 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,561 |
| 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 | $849,786 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Independent Venue Association has awarded $610,287 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE GIVING BACK FUND PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $250,000 |
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $235,287 |
THE GLOBE THEATRE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
RIVAL HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
(LE) POISSON ROUGE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
AMPHITHEATRE YBOR INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |