Nonprofit · EIN 35-2179695
BRICK THEATER INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $588,455 | $513,212 | $75,243 | $354,024 | $269,410 | $84,614 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $575,312 | $559,003 | $16,309 | $512,061 | $502,690 | $9,371 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $284,369
- of which government grants
- $106,840
- Program service revenue
- $179,573
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $55,927
- Other revenue
- $124,513
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,134
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,670
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $155,011
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,000
- Occupancy
- $154,428
- Travel
- $1,272
- Depreciation
- $2,929
- Program services (functional)
- $367,568
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,253
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $512,061
- Total assets, end of year
- $354,024
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $269,410
- Net assets, end of year
- $84,614
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,971
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$47,886
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $132,500
- Gross receipts
- $588,455
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 2
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Buchheister | Artistic Dir. Trustee or director | 20 | $22,634 |
| Patricia Ybarra | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Miller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Russell | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Bineham | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Amstater | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Satter | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zeynep Akca | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Buchheister | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $28,130 |
| Patricia Ybarra | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Singleton | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Miller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Russell | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Gardner | VP/Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Bineham | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Amstater | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Satter | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zeynep Akca | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adi Habbu | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Honeywell | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 579 METROPOLITAN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-3501
- In care of
- % ROBERT HONEYWELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Patricia Ybarra, 579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Signed the 990
- Patricia Ybarra, President
- Phone
- (718) 285-3863
- Website
- www.bricktheater.com
- Return prepared by
- Mary G Sormeley CPA
Mission
Production of original theater at its Brooklyn, NY space.
Program accomplishments
- In FY24, The Brick Theater, Inc. continued to fulfill its mission as a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to developing and presenting innovative work by emerging artists and career experimenters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through a wide-ranging slate of multidisciplinary programmingincluding theater, dance, video, virtual reality, and mixed media performanceThe Brick remained a vital platform for boundary-pushing artistic expression in New York City.During the fiscal year, The Brick presented approximately 250300 live performances and exhibitions across its two venues: The Brick Theatre (74-seat black box) and Brick Aux (30-capacity flexible performance, rehearsal, and community space). These programs served an audience of over 10,000 individuals from across all five boroughs, reflecting the organizations ongoing commitment to accessibility through low-cost and sliding-scale ticketing (average ticket price of $20).A cornerstone of FY24 programming was the continued expansion of artist services, particularly through subsidized rehearsal space at Brick Aux, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The organization provided approximately 1,200 hours of rehearsal space at a subsidized rate of $10/hour, serving an estimated 750 artists. This resource was made available on a first-come, first-served basis during weekday hours, significantly reducing financial barriers for artists developing new work.The Bricks programming in FY24 reflected a deeply diverse and inclusive artistic community. Lead artists represented a broad spectrum of identities: 58% identified as queer and 42% as straight; 35% male, 44% female, and 19% trans/nonbinary. Racial and ethnic representation included 20% Black, 35% white, 18% Latinx, 15% AAPI, 6% Middle Eastern, and 4% Native American artists. Participating artists ranged in age from their 20s through their 70s, underscoring the organizations intergenerational reach.In response to rising production costs and the continued loss of independent performance venues in New York City, The Brick sustained its commitment to equitable access by offering performance space at no cost through a box office split model. With comparable venue rentals in NYC averaging approximately $4,000 per week, this model remains essential to enabling artists to produce ambitious work without prohibitive financial burden.Now in its third decade, The Brick continues to be recognized as a leading Off-Off Broadway venue and an essential incubator for innovative performance. Its longstanding support of emerging artists and dedication to affordability, experimentation, and inclusion ensures its ongoing impact within New York Citys cultural landscape.Expenses $367,568 · revenue $179,573
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 | Not 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
- 35-2179695
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $354,024
- Income (IRS master file)
- $588,455
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $588,455 | $513,212 | $354,024 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $575,312 | $559,003 | $512,061 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $420,966 | $405,588 | $608,101 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-2179695).
Questions about BRICK THEATER INC
- What is the EIN of BRICK THEATER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRICK THEATER INC is 35-2179695.
- Is BRICK THEATER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to BRICK THEATER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRICK THEATER 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 BRICK THEATER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRICK THEATER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BRICK THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Patricia Ybarra.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRICK THEATER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,634 (Theresa Buchheister, Artistic Dir.).
- How much revenue does BRICK THEATER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $588,455, expenses of $513,212 and total assets of $354,024 at year end.
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