BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE INC

EIN: 113071458 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$1,908,426
Total Expenses
$2,150,347
Total Assets
$4,746,891
Net Assets
$1,269,167
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
VANESSA ADATO
Phone
7188320018
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

BAX/BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE IS A MULTIGENERATIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATION NURTURING CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND ARTISTIC PROCESS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESIDENCIES, AND PERFORMANCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,054,239
Program Service Revenue $583,133
Investment Income $15,729
Other Revenue $255,325
TOTAL REVENUE $1,908,426

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $78,292
Salaries & Benefits $1,177,405
Fundraising Expenses $70,539
Program Expenses $1,855,951
Other Expenses $894,650
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,150,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,908,426 $2,310,787 -0.2%
Expenses $2,150,347 $2,343,444 -0.1%
Net Income $-241,921 $-32,657 +6.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
62
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$307,069
Total Directors
13
$12,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VANESSA ADATO CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE & OPERATIONS (SINCE 10/1/2024) 40.00
Officer
$91,749 $15,550 $107,299
LUCIA SCHECKNER CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDUCATION 40.00
Officer
$100,754 $0 $100,754
MARLENE RAMIREZ-CANCIO CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (SINCE 10/1/2024) 40.00
Officer
$95,816 $3,200 $99,016
GEORGE EMILIO SANCHEZ BOARD MEMBER (EX-OFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$12,000 $0 $12,000
RAINE MARTIN CO-CHAIR/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE WEBER CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SUMNER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA CARDWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE HOLZKA PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR M BROWN BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED JUNE 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVER FEIN MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMENA MARTINEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA PALMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANA VALENCIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZOHREH AHMAD AIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAIA WECHSLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,908,426 $2,150,347 $4,746,891 $-241,921
2024 $2,310,787 $2,343,444 $4,416,041 $-32,657
2023 $2,741,188 $1,847,712 $4,495,296 $893,476
2022 $2,331,086 $1,682,182 $1,051,450 $648,904
2021 $1,119,888 $1,195,744 $512,604 $-75,856
2020 $1,378,168 $1,348,041 $446,171 $30,127
2019 $1,579,402 $1,512,202 $357,251 $67,200
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