Nonprofit · EIN 11-3479226
BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $788,091 | $803,894 | -$15,803 | $229,147 | $16,280 | $212,867 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $859,571 | $878,324 | -$18,753 | $239,544 | $10,874 | $228,670 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $722,987 | $939,486 | -$216,499 | $256,385 | $8,962 | $247,423 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $231,934
- of which government grants
- $163,195
- Program service revenue
- $556,157
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,524
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $227,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,200
- Occupancy
- $18,155
- Travel
- $35,893
- Depreciation
- $7,804
- Program services (functional)
- $752,434
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,848
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,612
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $239,544
- Total assets, end of year
- $229,147
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $212,867
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50,726
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $212,867
- Gross receipts
- $788,091
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Nelson | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Stephanie Monseu | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Hovey Burgess | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Valentine | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Fleming | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Bongar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Binder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Anthony Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Matlock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Lesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jakob | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe DeFeo | Director (From Nov) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Nelson | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Stephanie Monseu | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Hovey Burgess | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Valentine | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Fleming | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Bongar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Binder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Anthony Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Matlock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Lesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jakob | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe DeFeo | Director (From Nov) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Nelson | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Stephanie Monseu | Co-Executive Director Officer | 40 | $62,400 |
| Hovey Burgess | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Valentine | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Fleming | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Bongar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Binder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Anthony Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Matlock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Lesser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jakob | Director (from Sept) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 386, NEW YORK, NY 10009-0386
- In care of
- % STEPHANIE MONSEU
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Keith Nelson, 55 South 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
- Signed the 990
- Keith Nelson, Co-Executive Director
- Phone
- (718) 963-2918
- Website
- www.bindlestiff.org
- Return prepared by
- John Vazzana CPA PLLC
Mission
The Organization is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to increasing the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the history of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, and related arts through activities including performances, lectures, print media, and workshops for the general public.
Program accomplishments
- Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts is one of the oldest, continuing circus companies in New York City. The organization brings a unique hybrid of Vaudeville, Circus, Wild West Shows, Burlesque, and Sideshow to various theaters, clubs, colleges, circus tents, festivals, and the streets of New York City throughout the year. The organization has over 200 performances for over 50,000 live audience members annually and reaches millions more through television and online appearances. These productions utilize the skills of over 300 performance artists and more than 40 creative and production staff. The organization also creates educational and professional development programs that teach circus arts. Bindlestiff offers several youth programs including workshops, learning programs and other experiences.Expenses $752,434 · grants $2,500 · revenue $556,157
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3479226
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $229,147
- Income (IRS master file)
- $788,091
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $788,091 | $803,894 | $229,147 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $859,571 | $878,324 | $239,544 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $722,987 | $939,486 | $256,385 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,285,206 | $1,201,263 | $472,200 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3479226).
Questions about BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC
- What is the EIN of BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC is 11-3479226.
- Is BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Keith Nelson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,400 (Keith Nelson, Co-Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BINDLESTIFF FAMILY VARIETY ARTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $788,091, expenses of $803,894 and total assets of $229,147 at year end.
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