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Open Variations Theater Inc.

EIN 99-1812511 • 501(c)3 • Astoria, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A20

Profile

Our mission at ovt is to promote and assist in the development and production of new or interdisciplinary works. Whether reimagining an existing stage play utilizing a different medium or promoting new works across various artistic disciplines, our goal is to foster emerging voices in theatre, film, dance, and art, creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts! Additionally, we aim to establish connections with nyc schools and students interested in the arts. By offering discounted tickets and organizing workshops with experts in the field, we hope to engage and nurture the curiosity of students and young individuals.

3105 30th Street Apt 3Astoria, NY 11106

openvariationstheater.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

74th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE A20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$8,971

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$8,971

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

$34,403

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$25,432

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$8,971

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $8,971Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $8,9712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$8,971
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$8,971
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2024: $34,403Expenses 2024: $25,432Net Income 2024: $8,9712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$34,403
Expenses$25,432
Net Income$8,971
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$8,971
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,971
Revenue
$34,403
Expenses
$25,432
Net income
$8,971
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.97$0.00$8.97$34.4$25.4$8.97
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$34,403
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission at ovt is to promote and assist in the development and production of new or interdisciplinary works. Whether reimagining an existing stage play utilizing a different medium or promoting new works across various artistic disciplines, our goal is to foster emerging voices in theatre, film, dance, and art, creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts! Additionally, we aim to establish connections with nyc schools and students interested in the arts. By offering discounted tickets and organizing workshops with experts in the field, we hope to engage and nurture the curiosity of students and young individuals.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GAZER: WE ENGAGED IN A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WITH TELSTAR FILMS TO ASSIST THEIR DEBUT FEATURE FILM, GAZER, IN COMPLETING POST-PRODUCTION AND SECURING ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE PRESTIGIOUS CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. WE WERE EAGER TO PROMOTE THE NEW WORK OF AN EMERGING DIRECTOR/ACTOR DUO WHO ALSO CO-WROTE THEIR FIRST FEATURE FILM. WITH OUR SUPPORT, THE FILM WAS ABLE TO COVER ESSENTIAL POST-PRODUCTION EXPENSES AND OFFICIALLY SCREEN AT THE FESTIVAL, WHERE IT RECEIVED WIDESPREAD PRAISE AND WAS ACQUIRED FOR THEATRICAL RELEASE. ELEVATING POWERFUL YOUNG VOICES IN THE ARTS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO OUR COMPANY.$0$23,002
BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW: WE'VE BEGUN PRODUCING OUR FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION, A DIGITAL REIMAGINING OF BEKAH BRUNSTETTER'S ACCLAIMED YET LESSER-KNOWN PLAY, BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW. THE GOAL IS TO LAUNCH OUR NEXT SEASON THIS FALL WITH A LIMITED RUN OF THIS REIMAGINING. WE'VE SECURED A THEATER SPACE AND ACQUIRED THE RIGHTS TO THE SHOW AND ITS MATERIALS FROM CONCORD THEATRICALS. TO KICK OFF THE SEASON, WE WILL HOST A FUNDRAISER FOR THE PRODUCTION, WITH PLANS TO STAGE THE SHOW IN OCTOBER.$0$2,428
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JEREMY COHENPresidentPT$0--
JEFFREY COHENTreasurer-$0--
LUCIE ROBERTSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Variations Theater Inc
EIN
99-1812511
Phone
6465302836
Address
3105 30TH STREET APT 3, ASTORIA, NY 11106

Signing Officer

Name
Jeremy Cohen
Title
President
Phone
6465302836
Signed
2025-02-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cerini & Associates Llp
Address
3340 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, BOHEMIA, NY 11716
Preparer
Tania Quigley
Phone
6315821600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: interest income. Amount: 68.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: sponsorship fee. Amount: 1,500.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: bank charges & fees. Amount: 29. Description: hub international insurance. Amount: 6,020. Description: job supplies. Amount: 679. Description: taxes & licenses. Amount: 25. Description: post for film. Amount: 16,929. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 23,682.”

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