Bang On A Can Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Bang On A Can Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 1988, with $3,296,533 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
80 Hanson Pl Ste 301, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 EIN 13-3392963 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.3M
▼ 7.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.3M
Net assets
$1.0M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Bang On A Can Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -1% 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 Bang On A Can Inc: 4 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 Bang On A Can 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 Bang On A Can Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 80 Hanson Pl Ste 301, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $85KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$85K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,296,533▼7.7% | $3,337,779▼12.4% | $1,023,447▼3.9% | $1,107,964▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,572,707▲7.2% | $3,811,351▲21.3% | $1,064,693▼18.3% | $1,215,981▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,334,270▲72.1% | $3,140,896▲60.5% | $1,303,337▲17.4% | $1,435,543▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,937,711▼13.1% | $1,957,405▲11.8% | $1,109,963▼1.7% | $1,135,997▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,230,267▲4.9% | $1,750,848▼28.2% | $1,129,657▲73.7% | $1,170,076▲66.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,125,653▼11.0% | $2,437,457▲11.0% | $650,238▼32.4% | $702,451▼37.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,387,154▲11.8% | $2,195,813▲1.3% | $962,042▲24.8% | $1,130,267▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,134,682▼5.5% | $2,167,366▼0.5% | $770,701▼4.1% | $935,003▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,259,906▲14.1% | $2,178,916▲11.0% | $803,385▲11.2% | $851,091▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,980,049▲14.6% | $1,963,370▼1.6% | $722,395▲2.4% | $808,921▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,727,426 | $1,996,151▼0.6% | $705,716▼27.6% | $757,413▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,008,955▲15.7% | $974,441▼4.3% | $1,027,008▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,736,047▲7.9% | $1,018,464▲15.8% | $1,046,472▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,608,857▲8.5% | $879,498▼8.2% | $954,321▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,482,252 | $958,182 | $1,009,938 | 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 · $495K total
25 grants to Bang On A Can Inc totaling $495K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $17,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $14,502 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $9,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,700 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2021 | $10,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $130,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $19,900 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $19,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bang On A Can Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bang On A Can Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3392963, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bang On A Can Inc's EIN?
- Bang On A Can Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3392963.
- How much revenue does Bang On A Can Inc report?
- Bang On A Can Inc reported $3,296,533 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bang On A Can Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bang On A Can Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bang On A Can Inc (EIN 13-3392963) 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.