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54 Below Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-2174944

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization Profile WWW.54BELOW.ORG

254 W 54th St 10th FLNew York, NY 10019

Siviq Scores

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

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

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Source year 2023

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

$3,098,861

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Net Assets

-$4,788,661

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Liabilities

$7,887,522

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Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue94th percentile Net Margin27th percentile

Revenue

$5,518,986

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Expenses

$6,001,661

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Net Income

-$482,675

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2023

Assets$3,098,861

Liabilities$7,887,522

Net Assets-$4,788,661

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2023

Revenue$5,518,986

Expenses$6,001,661

Net Income-$482,675

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed: Nov 15, 2024
Return Version: 2023v5.1
Gross Receipts: $6,190,429

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

At 54 below, our mission is to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret while providing an unparalleled audience experience. We're committed to growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and to expanding their audiences. We aim to present work that is vivid, immediate, enlightening and entertaining that reflects the world around us and the imagination of the artists. We honor the cabaret tradition and the music and community of broadway by pursuing excellence in content, performance, hospitality and cuisine.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$0	$650,794	▲ $650,794
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	-	$538,804	-
Inventories for Sale or Use	-	$103,775	-
Accounts Receivable	-	$44,176	-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	-	$8,592	-
Total Assets	$0	$3,098,861	▲ $3,098,861
Other Assets Total	$0	$1,752,720	▲ $1,752,720
Liabilities
Other Liabilities	$0	$3,711,393	▲ $3,711,393
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable	-	$2,639,382	-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	-	$889,305	-
Deferred Revenue	-	$621,653	-
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property	-	$25,789	-
Total Liabilities	$0	$7,887,522	▲ $7,887,522
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	-	$-4,788,661	-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$0	$-4,788,661	▼ $4,788,661
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$0	$3,098,861	▲ $3,098,861

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Leasehold Improvements	$581,058	$1,875,294	$2,456,352
Other Land Buildings	$69,736	$544,676	$614,412
Equipment	$0	$513,023	$513,023
Other Assets Org	$61,958	-	-

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Total
Heidi Libby	Treasurer	PT	$82,384	$82,384
Richard Frankel	Managing Director	-	$20,000	$20,000
Steven Baruch	President	-	$9,615	$9,615
Thomas Viertel	Chairman	-	$9,615	$9,615

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Brenda Braxton	Director
Deborah Landesman	Director
Kenneth Greiner	Director
Lucille Werlinch	Director
Robert L Dilenschneider	Director
Stanley Richards	Director
Madeline Carney	Secretary

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $832,085
Program Service Revenue: $3,238,744
Investment Income: $9
Other Revenue: $1,448,148
All Other Contributions: $702,498
Change in Net Assets: $-482,675

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $5,518,986
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements: $0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990: $0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $5,518,986
Total Revenue per Form 990: $5,518,986

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$3,063,485
Other Expenses	$2,862,576
Total Fundraising Expense	$233,818
Professional Fundraising Fees	$75,600
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$2,227,616	$225,458	$89,423	$2,542,497
Fees for Services Other	$1,135,261	-	-	$1,135,261
Occupancy	$366,215	$121,882	-	$488,097
Advertising	$315,310	-	-	$315,310
Other Employee Benefits	$247,030	$20,085	$8,461	$275,576
Payroll Taxes	$219,992	$17,886	$7,534	$245,412
Information Technology	$72,041	$27,819	$52,800	$152,660
Depreciation Depletion	$103,586	-	-	$103,586
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising	-	-	$75,600	$75,600
Insurance	-	$72,472	-	$72,472
All Other Expenses	$40,885	$12,820	-	$53,705
Interest	-	$33,515	-	$33,515
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$27,930	-	$27,930
Fees for Services Legal	-	$22,710	-	$22,710
Office Expenses	$16,200	$5,080	-	$21,280
Other Expenses	$15,586	$8,762	-	$15,586
Travel	$40	$12,701	-	$12,741
Total Functional Expenses	$5,157,162	$610,681	$233,818	$6,001,661

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Expenses per Audited Statements	$6,001,661
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$6,001,661
Total Expenses per Form 990	$6,001,661
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements	$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990	$0

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: Yes
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$75,600
Fundraising Direct Expenses	$66,503
Fundraising Gross Income	$51,000

Fundraising Events

Event	Gross Receipts	Gross Revenue	Direct Expenses	Net Income
Bttf	$96,717	$39,000	$35,403	$3,597
Patti Lupone Benefit	$83,870	$12,000	$15,089	$-3,089
Total Events	$180,587	$51,000	$66,503	$-15,503

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Related Organizations and Partnerships

Disregarded Entities

Entity	Location	Activity	Income	Assets	Controller
54 Below LLC	New York, NY	Theatrical Production	$0	$0	54 Below Inc

Transactions with Related Organizations

Organization	Type	Method	Amount
54 Below LLC	S	Book Value	$4,305,986

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Operating Lease Liability	$2,086,812
Accrued Interest Payable	$1,174,730
Rent Payable	$344,964
Other Liabilities	$68,075
Escheatment Payable	$36,812

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant: No
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: No
Audited financial statements prepared: Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval: No
Management duties delegated: No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Thomas viertel and steven baruch are cousins. Thomas viertel, steven baruch and richard frankel have other business ventures together.”

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

“The form 990 is provided to the board for approval before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The finance and administration committee and the independent members of the board approved compensation of non-independent board members. Compensation of other highly paid employees (in excess of $100,000) are reviewed and approved as part of the annual budget process by the independent members of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization upon written request will make documents available for public inspection.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: 54 Below Inc
EIN: 88-2174944
Phone: 6464763551
Address: 254 W 54TH ST 10TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10019

Signing Officer

Name: Richard Frankel
Title: Managing Director
Phone: 6464763551
Signed: 2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Richard Frankel
Formed: 2022
Legal Domicile: De
Voting Board Members: 9
Independent Board Members: 6
Employees: 131
Volunteers: 0

Preparer

Firm: Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
Address: 180 PARK AVENUE SUITE 200, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Preparer: Robert Gilbert
Phone: 9732180500

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Artist fees: program service expenses 1,135,261. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,135,261.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Net assets contributed from llc -4,305,986.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization follows the provisions of fasb asc 740, income taxes . The standard prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement methodology that a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is required to meet before being recognized in the consolidated financial statements. It also provides guidance for derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition related to those tax positions. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and, as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material.”

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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Assets: $3,098,861
Liabilities: $7,887,522
Net assets: -$4,788,661
Revenue: $5,518,986
Expenses: $6,001,661
Net income: -$482,675

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$2.44	$8.18	$5.74	$8.60	$9.44	$0.84
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$3.10	$7.89	$4.79	$5.52	$6.00	$0.48