Civic Intelligence

Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc

EIN 11-3479226 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc.

PO Box 386New York, NY 10009

www.bindlestiff.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-2.2%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$62,400

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.3% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-6.6%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$239,544

Down $16,841 (-6.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$10,874

Up $1,912 (+21%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$228,670

Down $18,753 (-7.6%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$859,571

Up $136,584 (+19%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$878,324

Down $61,162 (-6.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$18,753

Up $197,746 (+91%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $32,789Liabilities 2010: $43,031Net Assets 2010: -$10,2422010Assets 2011: $37,277Liabilities 2011: $33,996Net Assets 2011: $3,2812011Assets 2012: $34,874Liabilities 2012: $20,525Net Assets 2012: $14,3492012Assets 2013: $24,159Liabilities 2013: $33,449Net Assets 2013: -$9,2902013Assets 2014: $68,787Liabilities 2014: $3,307Net Assets 2014: $65,4802014Assets 2015: $123,465Liabilities 2015: $5,226Net Assets 2015: $118,2392015Assets 2016: $87,640Liabilities 2016: $4,780Net Assets 2016: $82,8602016Assets 2017: $132,764Liabilities 2017: $6,940Net Assets 2017: $125,8242017Assets 2018: $77,220Liabilities 2018: $7,933Net Assets 2018: $69,2872018Assets 2019: $145,460Liabilities 2019: $5,268Net Assets 2019: $140,1922019Assets 2020: $116,528Liabilities 2020: $24,341Net Assets 2020: $92,1872020Assets 2021: $380,640Liabilities 2021: $661Net Assets 2021: $379,9792021Assets 2022: $472,200Liabilities 2022: $8,278Net Assets 2022: $463,9222022Assets 2023: $256,385Liabilities 2023: $8,962Net Assets 2023: $247,4232023Assets 2024: $239,544Liabilities 2024: $10,874Net Assets 2024: $228,6702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$239,544
Liabilities$10,874
Net Assets$228,670
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $184,536Expenses 2010: $180,925Net Income 2010: $3,6112010Expenses 2011: $200,0652011Expenses 2012: $259,2062012Revenue 2013: $234,540Expenses 2013: $245,571Net Income 2013: -$11,0312013Revenue 2014: $402,191Expenses 2014: $327,421Net Income 2014: $74,7702014Revenue 2015: $286,991Expenses 2015: $234,232Net Income 2015: $52,7592015Revenue 2016: $339,527Expenses 2016: $374,906Net Income 2016: -$35,3792016Revenue 2017: $564,770Expenses 2017: $521,806Net Income 2017: $42,9642017Revenue 2018: $481,840Expenses 2018: $538,377Net Income 2018: -$56,5372018Revenue 2019: $720,804Expenses 2019: $649,899Net Income 2019: $70,9052019Revenue 2020: $226,003Expenses 2020: $274,008Net Income 2020: -$48,0052020Revenue 2021: $966,404Expenses 2021: $678,612Net Income 2021: $287,7922021Revenue 2022: $1,285,206Expenses 2022: $1,201,263Net Income 2022: $83,9432022Revenue 2023: $722,987Expenses 2023: $939,486Net Income 2023: -$216,4992023Revenue 2024: $859,571Expenses 2024: $878,324Net Income 2024: -$18,7532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$859,571
Expenses$878,324
Net Income-$18,753
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$239,544
Liabilities
$10,874
Net assets
$228,670
Revenue
$859,571
Expenses
$878,324
Net income
-$18,753
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.01$0.23$0.86$0.88$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.01$0.25$0.72$0.94$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$1.29$1.20$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.97$0.68$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.02$0.09$0.23$0.27$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.01$0.14$0.72$0.65$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.07$0.48$0.54$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.13$0.56$0.52$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.08$0.34$0.37$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.01$0.12$0.29$0.23$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.40$0.33$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.01$0.23$0.25$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.03$0.00$0.20
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.04$0.01$0.18$0.18$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$861,604
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization is a non-profit performing arts organization 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.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$174,589$152,778▼ $21,811
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,335$58,530▼ $7,805
Accounts Receivable$10,000$20,550▲ $10,550
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,456$6,681▲ $1,225
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5$5→ $0
Total Assets$256,385$239,544▼ $16,841
Other Assets Total$0$1,000▲ $1,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,962$10,874▲ $1,912
Total Liabilities$8,962$10,874▲ $1,912
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$247,423$228,670▼ $18,753
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$247,423$228,670▼ $18,753
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$256,385$239,544▼ $16,841

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$58,530$19,510$78,040
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Keith NelsonCo-Executive DirectorFT$62,400$62,400
Stephanie MonseuCo-Executive DirectorFT$62,400$62,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Hovey BurgessChairman
Kim Anthony JonesDirector
Michael BongarDirector
Michael JakobDirector
Michael LesserDirector
Michelle MatlockDirector
Paul BinderDirector
Joe DeFeoDirector (From Nov)
Jim FlemingSecretary
Sara ValentineTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$123,100
Program Service Revenue
$736,440
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$31
All Other Contributions
$63,100
Change in Net Assets
$-18,753
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$638,979
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$235,295
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,050
Total Fundraising Expense$3,137
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$481,704$15,427$0$497,131
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$113,568$8,736$2,496$124,800
Other Salaries and Wages$94,910$0$0$94,910
Travel$37,619$864$0$38,483
Occupancy$16,430$1,720$0$18,150
Insurance$13,526$4,476$0$18,002
Payroll Taxes$14,788$620$177$15,585
Information Technology$5,384$3,085$420$8,889
Depreciation Depletion$7,804$0$0$7,804
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,500$0$6,500
Office Expenses$2,653$1,219$44$3,916
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,200--$2,200
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,850--$1,850
Other Expenses$1,112$0$0$1,112
All Other Expenses$0$522$0$522
Advertising$0$390$0$390
Total Functional Expenses$828,466$46,721$3,137$878,324
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts Inc
EIN
11-3479226
Phone
7189632918
Address
PO Box 386, New York, NY 10009

Signing Officer

Name
Keith Nelson
Title
Co-Executive Director
Phone
7189632918
Signed
2025-08-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Keith Nelson
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
John Vazzana CPA PLLC
Address
70 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Preparer
John Vazzana
Phone
7184911241
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Executive Director and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Each director, principal and officer, shall disclose any known conflicts in accordance to the organizations conflicts of interest policy.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Officer salaries shall be fixed by resolution of the board of directors. In all cases, any salaries received by officers of this organization shall be reasonable. All officer salaries shall be approved in advance in accordance with the organizations conflict of interest policy.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“See Part VI, Line 15a”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its Governing Documents, Conflicts of Interest Policy and Financial Statements available to the public upon written request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Independent Performers/Musicians 371442. 371442. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Instructors 104927. 104927. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other consultants 5735. 5335. 400. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Agents 14030. 0. 14030. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll administration fees 997. 0. 997. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Executive Director and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each director, principal and officer, shall disclose any known conflicts in accordance to the organizations conflicts of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Officer salaries shall be fixed by resolution of the board of directors. In all cases, any salaries received by officers of this organization shall be reasonable. All officer salaries shall be approved in advance in accordance with the organizations conflict of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3See Part VI, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its Governing Documents, Conflicts of Interest Policy and Financial Statements available to the public upon written request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Independent Performers/Musicians 371442. 371442. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Instructors 104927. 104927. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Other consultants 5735. 5335. 400. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Agents 14030. 0. 14030. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Payroll administration fees 997. 0. 997. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt VI, Line 15a

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