Ars Nova Theater I Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ars Nova Theater I Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2009, with $3,698,797 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
511 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019 EIN 80-0339038 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.7M
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.1M
Net assets
$9.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ars Nova Theater I Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -38% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ars Nova Theater I Inc: 22 mo reserves · -38% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ars Nova Theater I Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ars Nova Theater I Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 511 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $9.3M
Operating margin
-37.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.1M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,698,797▼7.4% | $5,099,216▲17.3% | $9,262,505▼13.1% | $11,129,583▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,996,461▲3.4% | $4,346,115▼0.2% | $10,663,158▼3.2% | $11,145,546▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,863,555▼65.3% | $4,355,099▲50.6% | $11,012,812▼4.3% | $11,424,658▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,134,580▲156% | $2,892,497▼23.4% | $11,504,356▲253% | $12,042,147▲216% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,343,497▲121% | $3,775,757▲88.6% | $3,262,161▲1055% | $3,810,423▲563% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,967,153▲8.9% | $2,001,540▲15.7% | $282,454▼10.9% | $574,715▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,806,212▲17.6% | $1,730,287▲14.6% | $316,841▲31.5% | $409,895▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,536,447▼2.3% | $1,509,255▲2.2% | $240,916▲12.7% | $323,402▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,572,147 | $1,476,971▲11.0% | $213,724▲80.3% | $274,540▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,330,289▲2.1% | $118,548▲6.6% | $260,069▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,303,424▲10.5% | $111,174▲23.8% | $215,750▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,179,124 | $89,793 | $130,884 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5.2M total
63 grants to Ars Nova Theater I Inc totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Federation Inc | Donor-advised | 2024 | $72,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $37,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $508,381 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $174,500 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | Donor-advised fund | 2023 | $62,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $59,820 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $21,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $413,601 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $55,650 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $53,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ars Nova Theater I Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ars Nova Theater I Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 80-0339038, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ars Nova Theater I Inc's EIN?
- Ars Nova Theater I Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 80-0339038.
- How much revenue does Ars Nova Theater I Inc report?
- Ars Nova Theater I Inc reported $3,698,797 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ars Nova Theater I Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ars Nova Theater I Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ars Nova Theater I Inc (EIN 80-0339038) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.