THE BROOKLYN STEPPERS INC

EIN: 271223035 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$359,620
Total Expenses
$329,375
Total Assets
$174,448
Net Assets
$171,849
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ANTONIO THOMPSON
Phone
6464801143
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE BROOKLYN STEPPERS INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $329K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE BROOKLYN STEPPERS INC. SEEKS TO DEVELOP A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATIVE QUALITY PERFORMANCE ARTS EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN ARTS RELATED CAREERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $143,735 Revenue: $66,637

SCHOOL MUSIC AND DANCE RESIDENCIES - BROUGHT HIGH-QUALITY ARTS INSTRUCTION TO SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. STUDENTS RECEIVED HANDS-ON TRAINING IN MARCHING PERCUSSION (SNARE DRUMS, BASS...

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SCHOOL MUSIC AND DANCE RESIDENCIES - BROUGHT HIGH-QUALITY ARTS INSTRUCTION TO SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. STUDENTS RECEIVED HANDS-ON TRAINING IN MARCHING PERCUSSION (SNARE DRUMS, BASS DRUMS, TENOR DRUMS, CYMBALS, BUCKETS, DJEMBES) AND URBAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE ROOTED IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED MUSICAL SKILL, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. RESIDENCIES WERE IMPLEMENTED AT HAWTREE CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL IN QUEENS, THE UNCOMMON CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK IN BROOKLYN, ROCHESTER PREP HIGH SCHOOL IN ROCHESTER, PUBLIC SCHOOL 316 IN BROOKLYN, MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL IN BROOKLYN, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE BRONXS, AND AFTER- SCHOOL ALL-STARS/ACHIEVEMENT FIRST.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,745 Revenue: $8,227

BKSTEPPERS SATURDAY DRUM WORKSHOP - SERVED APPORXIMATELY 53 STUDENTS AGED 6 TO 18, OFFERING WEEKLY INSTRUCTION IN HBCU-STYLE MARCHING PERCUSSION. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED BIANNUAL PERFORMANCES AT...

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BKSTEPPERS SATURDAY DRUM WORKSHOP - SERVED APPORXIMATELY 53 STUDENTS AGED 6 TO 18, OFFERING WEEKLY INSTRUCTION IN HBCU-STYLE MARCHING PERCUSSION. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED BIANNUAL PERFORMANCES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND EMPHASIZED CONSISTENCY, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION

Program 3
Expenses: $12,187 Revenue: $5,650

BKSTEPPERS PRO DRUMLINE - PROVIDED PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 15 TALENTED PERCUSSIONISTS, PRIMARILY BKSTEPPERS ALUMNI AND HBCU BAND GRADUATES. THESE PERFORMERS PARTICIPATED IN HIGH-PROFILE...

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BKSTEPPERS PRO DRUMLINE - PROVIDED PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 15 TALENTED PERCUSSIONISTS, PRIMARILY BKSTEPPERS ALUMNI AND HBCU BAND GRADUATES. THESE PERFORMERS PARTICIPATED IN HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES AT CARNEGIE HALL AND THE DVF INCHARGE EVENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARTIST VISIBILITY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INCOME GENERATION WITHIN THE MARCHING ARTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,106
Program Service Revenue $109,514
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $359,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $171,580
Fundraising Expenses $29,686
Program Expenses $236,219
Other Expenses $134,334
TOTAL EXPENSES $329,375

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $359,620 $311,061 +0.2%
Expenses $329,375 $291,035 +0.1%
Net Income $30,245 $20,026 +0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
25
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$41,500
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTONIO THOMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$41,500 $0 $41,500
KENNETH GRAVES VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HUTTENLOCHER BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM F SHEA BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY KING BOAD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA MEYER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAINA SINGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW TAFFURELLI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY TAYLOR 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 $359,620 $329,375 $174,448 $30,245
2024 $311,061 $291,035 $157,249 $20,026
2023 $298,613 $337,115 $124,089 $-38,502
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