Civic Intelligence

Variations Theatre Group Inc the Chain Theater

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-2241279

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jul 12, 2025

Organization Profilewww.chaintheatre.org
312 W 36th St 4th FloorNew York, NY 10018

(917) 261-2446

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

2.90x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$36,400

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,165,429

Down $339,983 (-14%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$63,608

Down $1,827 (-2.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,101,821

Down $338,156 (-14%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Down

$724,886

Down $16,696 (-2.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$726,712

Up $40,900 (+6.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,826

Down $57,596 (-103%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2014: $5,642Liabilities 2014: $21,345Net Assets 2014: -$15,7032014Assets 2015: $3,409Liabilities 2015: $24,000Net Assets 2015: -$20,5912015Assets 2016: $63,951Net Assets 2016: $63,9512016Assets 2017: $36,370Net Assets 2017: $36,3702017Assets 2018: $23,114Liabilities 2018: $1,000Net Assets 2018: $22,1142018Assets 2019: $16,244Liabilities 2019: $23,900Net Assets 2019: -$7,6562019Assets 2020: $176,671Liabilities 2020: $220,242Net Assets 2020: -$43,5712020Assets 2021: $263,276Liabilities 2021: $236,366Net Assets 2021: $26,9102021Assets 2022: $290,114Liabilities 2022: $280,449Net Assets 2022: $9,6652022Assets 2023: $2,505,412Liabilities 2023: $2,439,977Net Assets 2023: $65,4352023Assets 2024: $2,165,429Liabilities 2024: $2,101,821Net Assets 2024: $63,6082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,165,429
Liabilities$2,101,821
Net Assets$63,608
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $99,196Expenses 2014: $108,888Net Income 2014: -$9,6922014Revenue 2015: $92,334Expenses 2015: $97,222Net Income 2015: -$4,8882015Revenue 2016: $153,789Expenses 2016: $69,247Net Income 2016: $84,5422016Revenue 2017: $22,562Expenses 2017: $50,143Net Income 2017: -$27,5812017Revenue 2018: $78,350Expenses 2018: $92,606Net Income 2018: -$14,2562018Revenue 2019: $142,384Expenses 2019: $172,154Net Income 2019: -$29,7702019Revenue 2020: $129,941Expenses 2020: $165,856Net Income 2020: -$35,9152020Revenue 2021: $269,478Expenses 2021: $215,671Net Income 2021: $53,8072021Revenue 2022: $581,562Expenses 2022: $598,807Net Income 2022: -$17,2452022Revenue 2023: $741,582Expenses 2023: $685,812Net Income 2023: $55,7702023Revenue 2024: $724,886Expenses 2024: $726,712Net Income 2024: -$1,8262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$724,886
Expenses$726,712
Net Income-$1,826
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$724,886
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a performing arts and film theater

Variations Theatre Group dba Chain Theatre creates artistic work that invokes a visceral response through the media of theatre and film. We provide opportunities for New York based artists through productions and providing our spaces to other small theatre companies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$352,432$392,655▲ $40,223
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$52,763$37,931▼ $14,832
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$2,505,412$2,165,429▼ $339,983
Other Assets Total$2,100,217$1,734,843▼ $365,374
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,175,110$1,837,711▼ $337,399
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$133,689$126,950▼ $6,739
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$78,182$76,104▼ $2,078
Deferred Revenue$52,996$61,056▲ $8,060
Total Liabilities$2,439,977$2,101,821▼ $338,156
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$65,435$63,608▼ $1,827
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$65,435$63,608▼ $1,827
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,505,412$2,165,429▼ $339,983

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$36,721$36,890$0
Leasehold Improvements$1,210$440$0
Other Assets Org$1,717,170--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay45th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kirk GostkowskiPresident of the BoardFT$36,400$36,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt BlankMember at Large
Michael HorowitzMember at Large
John LongSecretary
Marshall CrutchfieldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$179,928
Program Service Revenue
$544,538
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$420
All Other Contributions
$93,723
Change in Net Assets
$-1,826
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$563,545
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$160,667
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,500
Total Fundraising Expense$2,500
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$402,576$0$0$402,576
Other Salaries and Wages$82,468$27,490$0$109,958
Fees for Services Other$51,034$0$0$51,034
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,300$9,100$0$36,400
Other Expenses$17,460$0$0$17,460
Advertising$15,457$0$0$15,457
Depreciation Depletion$14,832--$14,832
Information Technology$0$13,278$0$13,278
Insurance-$13,101-$13,101
Payroll Taxes$8,397$2,799$0$11,196
Travel$8,362$0$0$8,362
Fees for Services Accounting$0$3,250$0$3,250
Other Employee Benefits$3,113$0$0$3,113
Royalties$2,722$0$0$2,722
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,500$2,500
Interest$0$2,121$0$2,121
Office Expenses$0$721$0$721
Total Functional Expenses$652,352$71,860$2,500$726,712
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,500
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability (as per ASC 842, Leases)$1,833,211
Security Deposits held$4,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“President and Artistic Director Kirk Gostkowski is married to Director of Development Christina Perry”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Treasurer reviews the Form 990 prior to filing. The Form is made available to the rest of the Board at a subsequent meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed at least annually with the Board and members of the Leadership Team. Individual incidents are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are made available to the public through CharitiesNYS.com”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Variations Theatre Group Inc
EIN
27-2241279
Phone
9172612446
Address
312 W 36th St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Doing Business As
Chain Theatre

Signing Officer

Name
Kirk Gostkowski
Title
President
Phone
9174530298
Signed
2025-07-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kirk Gostkowski
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
13
Volunteers
15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other services fees (paid via 1099): $47,245 for production artists fees (on and off stage), $1,244 for tech and maintenance, $2545 for admin/office work”

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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Kirk Gostkowski
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0-1
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0711190
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2711110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3711100
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1One-Act Festivals
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Theatre Productions
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3Theatre rental/Rehearsal Rooms
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt10
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt20
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt30
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt10
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt20
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IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0190315
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0592370
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt055770
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0741582
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt00
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IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02722
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt02722
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0170
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0170
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0228619
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0133186
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt060582
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0792630
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0544958
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0551267
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0352943
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0136292
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt039359
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IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsPY509Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0269478
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt099941
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0581562
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0269478
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt036890
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt073611
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt01210
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt0440
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt01650
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt017673
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt11717170
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Security Deposit Receivable
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1Right of Use Asset (as per ASC 842, Leases)
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt04500
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt11833211
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Security Deposits held
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$2,165,429
Liabilities
$2,101,821
Net assets
$63,608
Revenue
$724,886
Expenses
$726,712
Net income
-$1,826
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.17$2.10$0.06$0.72$0.73$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.51$2.44$0.07$0.74$0.69$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.28$0.01$0.58$0.60$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.24$0.03$0.27$0.22$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.22$0.04$0.13$0.17$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.01$0.14$0.17$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.08$0.09$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.02$0.05$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.06$0.15$0.07$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.09$0.10$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.10$0.11$0.01
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