Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Brain Arts Organization Inc.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-2199793
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
1.46x
Liabilities / Revenue
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
8th percentile
Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
86th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
81st percentile
Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
35th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$209,805
Up $71,871 (+52%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down-$96,895
Down $158,929 (-256%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$306,700
Up $230,800 (+304%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$168,730
Down $27,042 (-14%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$327,659
Up $148,016 (+82%) from 2020
Net Income
Down-$158,929
Down $175,058 (-1085%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Sep 27, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.2
- Gross Receipts
- $168,730
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Support BIPOCLGBTQexperimental artists
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Provided 14 private studios to local artists, and provided rehearsal, performance and exhibition spaces to local artists and art/music groups. | $31,000 | $118,026 |
| Organized/supported over 100 cultural events, and produced 12 videos, creating over 3,800 opportunities in public art, performance and journalism. | $12,974 | $18,195 |
| Published over 250 articles and art pieces in the Boston Compass newspaper (free monthly publication promoting local music and cultural events), and our blog and newsletter. | - | $6,839 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL POTRYKUS | President & Director | PT | $25,770 | - | $25,770 |
| EMMA LEAVITT | Director | PT | $22,823 | - | $22,823 |
| AMYAS BOLDEN-MCKNIGHT | Clerk & Director | PT | $19,391 | - | $19,391 |
| MARC DRINKWATER | Treasurer & Director | PT | $5,336 | - | $5,336 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Brain Arts Organization Inc
- EIN
- 46-2199793
- Address
- 1486 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02122
Signing Officer
- Name
- Marc L Drinkwater Ea
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 9786975433
- Signed
- 2022-09-27
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Description of other expenses Part I line 16
“Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 184ADVERTISING & MARKETING 199ARTIST PAYMENTS 11,919BANK FEES 1,338DONATIONS 3,510SUPPLIES 16,696FILING FEES 500SALES TAX 613INSURANCE 9,057ONLINE SERVICES 4,415MEALS 807OFFICE EXPENSES 1,742PAYROLL TAXES 11,629PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 4,346PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2,975TRAVEL 542PERMITS 50”
Description of other assets Part II line 24
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearROUNDING 0 4FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 443 259”
Description of total liabilities Part II line 26
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearSBA EIDL 75,900 306,700”
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Filings
Displayed year
2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $209,805
- Liabilities
- $306,700
- Net assets
- -$96,895
- Revenue
- $168,730
- Expenses
- $327,659
- Net income
- -$158,929