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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0953189

BEEN THERE

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$506K$298K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEEN THERE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$505,942$297,662$208,280$208,432$152$208,280
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$504,934
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,008
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$50,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,625
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$200,169
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,950
Accounting fees
$2,775
Travel
$2,312
Program services (functional)
$78,190
Management and general (functional)
$219,472

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$208,432
Total liabilities, end of year
$152
Net assets, end of year
$208,280
Net assets without donor restrictions
$208,280
Gross receipts
$505,942
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEONARD BARSZAPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$92,813
AARON BROWNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$92,813
ADAM HOLZBANDSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JOSHUA GOLDGARBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL BELASCOBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1401 LAVACA STREET 46969, AUSTIN, TX 78701-1634
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LENNY BARSZAP, 1401 LAVACA ST 46969, AUSTIN, TX 78701
Signed the 990
LENNY BARSZAP, FOUNDER
Phone
(646) 920-1739
Return prepared by
REV ATX

Mission

BEEN THERE WORKS TO IGNITE A SOCIAL MOVEMENT THAT SOLVES HOMELESSNESS BY CREATIVELY ADDRESSING THIS CHALLENGING ISSUE THROUGH UPLIFTING, EXCITING, AND PERSPECTIVE SHIFTING EVENTS, EXPERIENCES, FILMS, MUSIC, CONTENT AND ART.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BEEN THERE 3 FESTIVAL: MUSIC FESTIVAL TO RAISE HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS ACROSS AUSTIN AND NATIONAL MEDIA AND TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE OTHER ONES FOUNDATION TO BUILD SHELTERS, WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPECT FOR OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS. THE EVENT FEATURED 9 TOURING AND LOCAL BANDS INCLUDING ONES FEATURING RESIDENTS OF THE ESPERANZA COMMUNITY, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER COMPLEX IN AUSTIN. THE EVENT HAD AN ATTENDANCE OF 2,000 PEOPLE WITH 208 UNIQUE DONORS AND 5+ MILLION IMPRESSIONS ACROSS MEDIA COVERAGE.
    Expenses $50,000 · grants $50,000
  • HOME FREE: A TROJAN-HORSE SOCIAL IMPACT COMEDY DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF HOMELESSNESS. BEEN THERE BROUGH THE FILM TO THE EASTSIDE CINEMA FOR A 13 WEEK AUSTIN THEATRICAL RESIDENCY WITH Q&AS WITH FILMMAKERS AND HOMELESSNESS NONPROFITS AT EVERY SCREENING. THE SCREENINGS REACHED OVER 1,000 ATTENDEES AND 2.3 MILLION IMPRESSIONS ACROSS MEDIA COVERAGE.
    Expenses $9,095
  • BEEN THERE MONUMENT: BEEN THERE COMMISSIONED A WORLD CLASS, LARGE SCALE PUBLIC SCULPTURE FROM DANIEL POPPER THAT WILL REDEFINE AUSTIN AND SYMBOLIZES THE CITYS COMMITMENT TO SOLVING HOMELESSNESS. BEEN THERE COMMISSIONED DESIGN OF THE SCULPTURE AND IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH CITY AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO SITE THE PIECE IN A PROMINENT LOCATION.
    Expenses $19,095

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0953189
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$208,432
Income (IRS master file)
$505,942

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$505,942$297,662$208,432XML

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 99-0953189).

Questions about BEEN THERE

What is the EIN of BEEN THERE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEEN THERE is 99-0953189.
Is BEEN THERE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BEEN THERE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEEN THERE 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 BEEN THERE 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 BEEN THERE 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 BEEN THERE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LENNY BARSZAP.
Who are the officers and directors of BEEN THERE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,813 (LEONARD BARSZAP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BEEN THERE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $505,942, expenses of $297,662 and total assets of $208,432 at year end.

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