Nonprofit · EIN 27-1223035
BROOKLYN STEPPERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $359,620 | $329,375 | $30,245 | $174,448 | $2,599 | $171,849 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $311,061 | $291,035 | $20,026 | $157,249 | $15,645 | $141,604 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $298,613 | $337,115 | -$38,502 | $124,089 | $659 | $123,430 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $250,106
- of which government grants
- $176,700
- Program service revenue
- $109,514
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $41,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $114,291
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $171,580
- Professional fundraising fees
- $23,461
- Legal fees
- $4,699
- Accounting fees
- $5,988
- Occupancy
- $4,645
- Travel
- $6,660
- Depreciation
- $22,682
- Program services (functional)
- $236,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,470
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $157,249
- Total assets, end of year
- $174,448
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,599
- Net assets, end of year
- $171,849
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $171,849
- Gross receipts
- $359,620
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $41,500 |
| KENNETH GRAVES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HUTTENLOCHER | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM F SHEA | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY KING | BOAD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECCA MEYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAINA SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW TAFFURELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $36,750 |
| MICHAEL HUTTENLOCHER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM F SHEA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH GRAVES PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECCA MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAINA SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW TAFFURELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $69,359 |
| MICHAEL HUTTENLOCHER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM F SHEA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYD | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE BONSU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA CASANOVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PACELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAITLIN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 137 MONTAGUE SUITE 237, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-3548
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTONIO THOMPSON, 137 MONTAGUE STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
- Signed the 990
- ANTONIO THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (646) 480-1143
- Website
- WWW.BKSTEPPERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Miles Edwards
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $143,735 · revenue $66,637
- 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 EXPRESSIONExpenses $17,745 · revenue $8,227
- 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.Expenses $12,187 · revenue $5,650
- X-FACTOR DRUMLINE - BASED IN MOUNT VERNON, NY, SERVED 27 STUDENTS THROUGH A REVENUE-GENERATING PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE. THE PROGRAM COMBINED SHOWSTYLE DRUMMING WITH DANCE, STICK TRICKS, AND CROWD INTERACTION. STUDENTS PERFORMED AT LOCAL PARADES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, TRANSFORMING EVERYDAY GATHERINGS INTO MEMORABLE CELEBRATIONS OF YOUTH AND RHYTHM.Expenses $8,628 · revenue $4,000
- TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP - BKSTEPPERS PARTNERED WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARTS OFFICE TO LEAD A RHYTHM-BASED TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR 25 ARTS PROFESSIONALS. THE SESSION SUPPORTED COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION WITHIN THE DEPARMENT AND DEMONSTRATED THE POWER OF PERCUSSION IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SETTINGS.Expenses $3,775 · revenue $1,750
- NEXT WAVE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL - LAUNCHED THIS YEAR AS A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF STUDENT MUSICIANSHIP. HOSTED AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THE EVENT FEATURED WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES BY EIGHT SCHOOL DRUMLINES AND 111 STUDENT PERFORMERS. IT CONCLUDED WITH A MASS ENSEMBLE FINALE. THE FESTIVAL WAS WELL- RECEIVED BY EDUCATORS AND HAS STRONG MOMENTUM.Expenses $50,149 · revenue $23,250
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1223035
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $174,448
- Income (IRS master file)
- $359,620
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $359,620 | $329,375 | $174,448 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $311,061 | $291,035 | $157,249 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $298,613 | $337,115 | $124,089 | XML |
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 27-1223035).
Questions about BROOKLYN STEPPERS
- What is the EIN of BROOKLYN STEPPERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLYN STEPPERS is 27-1223035.
- Is BROOKLYN STEPPERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to BROOKLYN STEPPERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROOKLYN STEPPERS 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 BROOKLYN STEPPERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BROOKLYN STEPPERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BROOKLYN STEPPERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANTONIO THOMPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLYN STEPPERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,500 (ANTONIO THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BROOKLYN STEPPERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $359,620, expenses of $329,375 and total assets of $174,448 at year end.
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