Bushwick Starr
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 123
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2022, Bushwick Starr employed 123 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 06/2022, Bushwick Starr generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 7 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
2022
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 2021-22 SEASON RETURNED TO PUBLIC PERFORMANCES WITH 4 WORLD PREMIERES AT VENUES AND NONTRADITIONAL SPACES IN MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN, INCLUDING: AN AUDIO-INSTALLATION VERSION OF WHITNEY WHITE'S DEFINITION AT THE MERCURY STORE (GOWANUS BK) IN JULY 2021; HILLARY MILLER'S CHAOTIC COMEDY PREPAREDNESS AT HERE ARTS CENTER (SOHO NYC) IN NOV/DEC 2021; AGNES BORINSKY'S RITUAL OF LOVE AND GRIEF A SONG OF SONGS AT EL PUENTE (WILLIAMSBURG BK) IN FEB/MAR 2022; AND ONE WHALE'S TALE'S CELEBRATION OF QUEER MEXICAN-AMERICAN IDENTITY QUINCE AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE NEW BUSHWICK STARR IN MAY/JUNE 2022. IN ADDITION, THE STARR READING SERIES PRESENTED 4 WORK-IN-PROGRESS SHOWINGS BY RO REDDICK, NKENNA AKUNNA, AMARA BRADY, AND IFE OLUJOBI AT CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE RESEARCH IN MARCH 2022, AND DEVELOPED UPCOMING WORKS BY RYAN HADDAD, KEELAY GIPSON, AND MICHELLE J. RODRIGUEZ IN ADVANCE OF FUTURE MAIN STAGE SEASON PERFORMANCES.ALL OF THE STARR'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONTINUED THROUGH HYBRID IN-PERSON AND DIGITAL DELIVERY, INCLUDING BIG GREEN THEATER WITH PS018, PS075, PS106K; SHAKE ON THE BLOCK AT PS239 AND IS77; CREATING PERFORMANCE WITH EL PUENTE BUSHWICK; AND SENIOR STORYTELLING WITH ROUND TABLE AND CYPRESS HILLS SENIOR CENTER. WE WERE ABLE TO INCREASE OUR ANNUAL EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS TO 135 LEARNERS THANKS TO THE RENEWAL OF THE SU-CASA PROGRAM AND AN ADDITIONAL CASA GRANT TO EXPAND SHAKE ON THE BLOCK. IN ADDITION WE RETURNED TO MARIA HERNANDEZ PARK ON AUGUST 21 2021 WITH OUR SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL WITH OYE GROUP WHICH FEATURED A PREVIEW OF THE MUSIC OF QUINCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Noel Allain Artistic Director | 40 | $70,000 | |
David Ringer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Contini Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Griffiths Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Viola Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Oliver Kramer Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,838 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $437,372 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,791,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,233,705 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $147,067 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,500 |
| 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 | $2,446,060 |
| 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. | $86,720 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,336 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $801,790 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,791 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $213,562 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,360 |
| Office expenses | $22,819 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,393 |
| Travel | $18,539 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $43,287 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $75,718 |
| Insurance | $33,029 |
| All other expenses | $3,371 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,580,015 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,037,865 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $126,061 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,388,574 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $614 |
| 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 | $29,994 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,600,626 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $40,708 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,224,442 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,952 |
| 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 | $944,358 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,034,310 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,737,433 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,452,699 |
| 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 | $5,224,442 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Bushwick Starr has recieved totaling $648,311.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Booth Ferris Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $150,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - CAPITAL/EQUIPMENT | $150,000 |
Mjk Fam Foundation Ua 12172001 New York, NY PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $40,000PREPAREDNESS $50,000 | $90,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Prospect Hill Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CAPITAL FUNDING | $50,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mann Center For The Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | $32,818,014 | $23,395,696 |
Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall Corporation Hartford, CT | $69,994,331 | $15,110,595 |
Mccarter Theatre Company Princeton, NJ | $28,336,036 | $11,621,825 |
Count Basie Theatre Inc Red Bank, NJ | $61,930,466 | $14,783,970 |
Rochester Broadway Theatre League Inc Rochester, NY | $14,097,725 | $11,757,109 |
Celebrity Series Of Boston Boston, MA | $21,295,635 | $11,486,131 |
Arts Center And Theater Of Schenectady Inc Schenectady, NY | $59,537,808 | $17,534,824 |
Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $31,890,328 | $10,810,263 |
Tremont Theatre Inc Boston, MA | $4,028,653 | $4,834,729 |
Stamford Center For The Arts Inc Stamford, CT | $18,714,807 | $7,026,118 |
Palace Theater Group Inc Waterbury, CT | $7,137,767 | $7,444,031 |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center Inc York, PA | $13,276,794 | $10,332,110 |