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Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts Nfp

EIN 81-1242752 • 501(c)3 • Highland Park, IL

Profile

BJFA promotes the benefits of the arts to the public and fosters economic growth through original music and theatrical productions that unite diverse artists, audiences, and local businesses. BJFA's flagship music festival empowers youth at a critical time in their personal and artistic development by providing unparalleled educational, hands-on learning, and peer networking opportunities unavailable elsewhere.

PO Box 1824Highland Park, IL 60035-7824

www.bitterjesterfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

80th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$123,212

Up $27,738 (+29%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$325

Down $863 (-73%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$122,887

Up $28,601 (+30%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$132,561

Up $42,930 (+48%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$104,210

Up $41,350 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$28,351

Up $1,580 (+5.9%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $67,464Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $67,4642022Assets 2023: $95,474Liabilities 2023: $1,188Net Assets 2023: $94,2862023Assets 2024: $123,212Liabilities 2024: $325Net Assets 2024: $122,8872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$123,212
Liabilities$325
Net Assets$122,887
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $104,147Expenses 2022: $99,831Net Income 2022: $4,3162022Revenue 2023: $89,631Expenses 2023: $62,860Net Income 2023: $26,7712023Revenue 2024: $132,561Expenses 2024: $104,210Net Income 2024: $28,3512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$132,561
Expenses$104,210
Net Income$28,351
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$123,212
Liabilities
$325
Net assets
$122,887
Revenue
$132,561
Expenses
$104,210
Net income
$28,351
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.00$1.23$1.33$1.04$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.01$0.94$0.90$0.63$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$1.04$1.00$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$132,561
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

BJFA promotes the benefits of the arts to the public and fosters economic growth through original music and theatrical performances and productions that unite diverse artists, audiences, and local businesses.

BJFA promotes the benefits of the arts to the public and fosters economic growth through original music and theatrical productions that unite diverse artists, audiences, and local businesses. BJFA's flagship music festival empowers youth at a critical time in their personal and artistic development by providing unparalleled educational, hands-on learning, and peer networking opportunities unavailable elsewhere.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Bitter Jester Music Festival empowers young performers, artists, and media students at a critical time in their artistic and professional development by providing unparalleled educational, hands-on learning, and peer networking opportunities. 150 performers, 50 volunteers, and 8,500+ audience members attend live concerts and productions between June and September. The music festival also assists other organizations and nonprofits with staging, talent, crew, and other arts-related services enjoyed by tens of thousands of others.$6,400$21,537
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Daniel DrakePresident-$0--
Nicolas DeGraziaSecretary, Treasurer, Vice PresidentPT$0--
Christy KnappDirector-$0--
Michael TseitlinDirector-$0--
Charles TurckDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts Nfp
EIN
81-1242752
Phone
8474338662
Address
PO Box 1824, Highland Park, IL 60035-7824

Signing Officer

Name
Nicolas DeGrazia
Title
Vice President
Phone
8476510370
Signed
2025-08-30
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Administrative;7463|Mobile Stage;26327|Advertising and Marketing;8397|Music Festival;21537|Development and Fundraising;35|Travel Parking Lodging;922|Storage;1157^Total;65838^”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

“Description;Amount^Adjustment to prior year fund balance;250^Total;250^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Receivable;36118|Mobile Stage less accumulated depreciation;8856^Total;44974^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;325^Total;325^”

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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0RE: BJFA 2024 Late Tax Filing / Abatement Request -- To Whom It May Concern: My name is Nicolas DeGrazia and I'm the Artistic Director for the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts (EIN 81-1242752) located in Highland Park IL. We are a small, 100% volunteer-run, nonprofit that has been struggling with workload/staffing issues and financial challenges due to a number of factors (COVID recovery, a mass shooting in our home town in 2022 prior to our event that day, and generally being understaffed during our "off season" when we're not producing our programming). -- We failed to file for a deadline extension on our 2024 taxes. This letter is both an apology for missing the deadline and a request for an abatement of the fines we've been acruing as a result of the delinquency. Our failure to file for an extension was due to mistakes on my part, taking on financial tasks that were outside my area of expertise and falling behind while trying to keep up with day-to-day tasks. Our paperwork will be back on track for 2025. -- Several weeks ago, I called the IRS Tax Exempt Government Entity Line and spoke with a gentlemen named Mr. Chavez. I updated him on our circumstances and status; he walked me through how to proceed. When I understood the gravity of the situation, I immediately began to rectify the problem. I let him know I was facing circumstances that were preventing me from immediately completing the tax prep work (I'm losing my office building (for an unrelated business) due to the building having been sold, so I've been hit with that daunting and emotional move while transitioning to a home-based office). -- Our nonprofit company's bookkeeper, also a volunteer, really stepped up and has been assisting me the whole month of August so that we can get everything completed by 9/1. I ask that you please grant us an abatement on our current fines. I hope that our 2024 filing resolves this unfortunate situation and that we will not face any additional penalties or actions against us. -- Under penalty of perjury, I attest that the information in this letter is all accurate and truthful. If you have any questions, please contact me at 847.651.0370. -- Sincerely, Nicolas DeGrazia, Artistic Director, Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts.
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