2025-05-15T17:43:59+00:00 2024-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 135 West 50th Street New York NY 10020 990 2023-07-01 112547268 BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN INC BRIC 7186835600 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 WES JACKSON PRESIDENT 7186835600 2025-05-15 true Aaron Shapiro P01333816 2128127000 2025-05-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIC WES JACKSON 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 13370285 false X WWW.BRICARTSMEDIA.ORG X 1979 NY BRIC IS A LEADING ARTS AND MEDIA INSTITUTION ANCHORED IN DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN WHOSE WORK SPANS CONTEMPORARY VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, MEDIA, AND CIVIC ACTION. 21 21 458 25 0 0 4381944 3495857 9476799 9335681 38483 10019 418741 484428 14315967 13325985 0 0 0 0 11063554 10569033 0 0 1484110 7489439 7524403 18552993 18093436 -4237026 -4767451 16386065 15923373 3426834 4542842 12959231 11380531 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 6242398 0 7557850 SEE SCHEDULE O 3543550 0 1381437 BRIC PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESENTATION OF MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, FILM, AND SPOKEN WORD, AND SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK. IN FY24 BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN EXECUTED 18 FREE SHOWS, 4 BENEFIT SHOWS, 78 MUSICAL ACTS, HOSTED 75,000 SEASONAL ATTENDEES, AND ATTRACTED 8 B+ MEDIA IMPRESSIONS. BRIC JAZZFEST ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE EXECUTING A 3-NIGHT FESTIVAL; ACTIVATING 2 STAGES, SUPPORTING 120 PERFORMERS IN OUR VENUE, AND SELLING 1,858 TICKETS. 652851 0 396394 BRIC CONTEMPORARY ART PROGRAMS INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OUR 3,000-SQUARE-FOOT GALLERY AT BRIC HOUSE AND AROUND THE BOROUGH. OUR AIM IS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY THROUGHOUT BRIC HOUSE AND THE ACCESSIBILITY OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND MEDIA WHILE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE ART WORLD AND GLOBAL CULTURE IN BROOKLYN. IN ADDITION, OUR ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS BRING THESE EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK. 2,500 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR SCHOOL-BASED ART EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES IN 42 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND BRIC HOUSE DELIVERY OF DIGITAL EDUCATION CONTENT. 386990 0 0 BRIC HOUSE IS AN ACCESSIBLE DESTINATION FOR ART PERFORMANCE, MEDIA & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 386990 10825789 true true false true false false false true false true false false false true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 308 0 458 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X ERUM JAFFER BRIC 7186835600 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 BRENT STARKS VICE CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA NORMAN VICE CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 JESSIE MCCLINTOCK KELLY SECRETARY 1.0 X X 0 0 0 LISA ROBINS ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MARK CHEFFO VICE CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL LIBURD CHAIR 1.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN JUREVICS VICE CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 WINSTON SONG TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 ANTONIA YUILLE WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY C COTTON BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 CATIE MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 DAN DIPIETRO BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS C STEINER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 JULIA KAHR BOARD MEMBER 1.0 X 0 0 0 KAREN SYNESAEL BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 KIM SOULE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 KIMANI ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 LYNN NOTTAGE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 PHILLIP HOWZE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 SUSAN MURRAY BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 TUCKER REED BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 DERON JOHNSTON CPO (START 7/23) 40.0 X 75000 0 1845 ERUM JAFFER COO 40.0 X 213384 0 15116 WESLEY JACKSON PRESIDENT 40.0 1.0 X 342219 0 0 YVETTE RODRIGUEZ CFO (START 10/23) 45.0 X 36346 0 323 ANTHONY RIDDLE SVP, COMMUNITY MEDIA (LEFT11/23) 40.0 X 181442 0 10722 JAMES MICHAEL NICHOLS SENIOR DIRECTOR, MKTG & COMM 40.0 X 129919 0 13866 JENNIFER GEROW CHIEF CURATOR (LEFT 11/23) 40.0 X 137471 0 0 KUYE YOUNGBLOOD GENERAL MANAGER, BRIC TV 40.0 X 142100 0 12122 RAJIV SHAH DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION 40.0 X 117180 0 12178 1375061 0 66172 22 true true false Arabella Advisors LLC 50 E WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 400 CHICAGO IL 60602 Accounting Services 305461 Melissa Sandor Inc 352 Van Brunt Street 3rd Fl Brooklyn NY 11231 Leave Replacement 195000 CSS Security 212 Pettit Avenue Suite L Bellmore NY 11710 Security Services 123597 Integrated Media Technologies Inc 310 East 44th Street Suite 809 NEW YORK NY 10017 IT Services 112755 Arlene Swarz 142 WEST END AVE 3R NEW YORK NY 10023 Leave Replacement 110600 8 292048 1259915 1943894 35056 3495857 COMMUNITY MEDIA 515100 7557850 7557850 PERFORMING ARTS 711190 1381437 1381437 CONTEMPORARY ART AND EDUCATION 711190 396394 396394 0 0 0 0 9335681 10019 10019 383500 9240 374260 0 374260 374260 0 0 0 292048 35060 -35060 -35060 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 145228 145228 0 0 0 0 145228 13325985 9335681 0 494447 X 917620 595715 272158 49747 7940864 5153060 2356036 431768 18969 18969 1335997 972479 315939 47579 355583 146497 169026 40060 280905 280905 84373 84373 104000 104000 2932334 1573390 590902 768042 381206 300956 37489 42761 545328 225828 272979 46521 288997 134459 150675 3863 798152 129467 668685 101163 62905 18450 19808 6561 6093 468 913895 771146 142749 266319 5130 261189 PRODUCTION SUPPLIES 700523 645902 21128 33493 BAD DEBT 120647 4855 115792 0 0 0 0 18093436 10825789 5783537 1484110 1256837 1002183 1451727 1490411 2080319 2213049 0 0 0 0 302257 728751 29539298 19093847 11199898 10445451 0 0 95027 43528 16386065 15923373 2081377 2445224 1345457 981839 0 0 0 1115779 3426834 4542842 X 3318762 -1054194 9640469 12434725 12959231 11380531 16386065 15923373 X -4767451 3188751 X false true X true false X 4852933 3176658 6270058 4381944 3495857 22177450 0 0 4852933 3176658 6270058 4381944 3495857 22177450 940273 21237177 135010 31870 73046 135790 10019 385735 0 100942 66277 31370 329358 145228 673175 23236360 49761098 0.9140 0.9511 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER, COLUMN A - 100942.0, COLUMN B - 66277.0, COLUMN C - 31370.0, COLUMN D - 329358.0, COLUMN E - 145228.0, COLUMN F - 673175.0; 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN, INC. HELD FUNDS FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Related Party Revenue - 2848816 Rental Expense - 9240 Elimination - -34400 Direct cost of special events - 35060 NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN STRAND - 27296 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Related Party Expense - 35406 Rental Expense - 9240 Elimination - -34400 Direct cost of special events - 35060 NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN STRAND - 19460 GALA 292048 292048 0 35060 0 0 292048 292048 0 35060 35060 -35060 X X X true false false false false false false false false WESLEY JACKSON PRESIDENT 342219 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 342219 0 0 0 ERUM JAFFER COO 213384 0 0 0 0 0 4394 0 10722 0 228500 0 0 0 ANTHONY RIDDLE SVP, COMMUNITY MEDIA (LEFT11/23) 181442 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10722 0 192164 0 0 0 KUYE YOUNGBLOOD GENERAL MANAGER, BRIC TV 142100 0 0 0 0 0 1400 0 10722 0 154222 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment ANTHONY RIDDLE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $10,673 AND JENNIFER GEROW RECEIVED A VACATION PAYOUT OF $16,281 AND SEVERANCE OF $24,038 (INCLUDING $21,089 PAID IN 2023). X 1 35056 Selling cost false false false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BRIC IS A LEADING ARTS AND MEDIA INSTITUTION ANCHORED IN DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN WHOSE WORK SPANS CONTEMPORARY VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, MEDIA, AND CIVIC ACTION. FOR OVER FORTY YEARS, BRIC HAS SHAPED BROOKLYN'S CULTURAL AND MEDIA LANDSCAPE BY PRESENTING AND INCUBATING ARTISTS, CREATORS, STUDENTS, AND MEDIA MAKERS. AS A CREATIVE CATALYST FOR THE COMMUNITY, BRIC IGNITES LEARNING IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND CENTRALIZES DIVERSE VOICES THAT TAKE RISKS AND DRIVE CULTURE FORWARD. BRIC IS BUILDING BROOKLYN'S CREATIVE FUTURE. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #1 BRIC IS THE NEW YORK EMMY AWARD-WINNING PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION ORGANIZATION FOR BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. WE OFFER LOW-COST MEDIA PRODUCTION CLASSES AND FREE ACCESS TO TELEVISION PRODUCTION FACILITIES. WE AIR COMMUNITY-PRODUCED FREE SPEECH CONTENT ON OUR CABLE NETWORK, AND IN-HOUSE CONTENT FOCUSED ON BROOKLYN. IN FY24, 550 CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PRODUCERS WORKED WITH BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH TV. BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH SUPPORTED 1,242 COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS THROUGH BRIC'S COMMUNITY MEDIA STUDIOS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERINGS. 574 USERS AIRED CONTENT ON BRIC'S BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH TV CHANNELS. BRIC ADULT MEDIA EDUCATION OFFERED 395 COURSES, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TO 4,772 STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ALL CLASSES WERE FREE OR VERY LOW COST. CLASSES INCLUDED STUDENTS FROM 15 STATES AND 9 COUNTRIES.BRIC TV IS BROOKLYN'S PREMIER VIDEO PRODUCER OF LOCAL NEWS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORTING; MUSIC, ARTS AND COMEDY COVERAGE; BROOKLYN DOCUMENTARIES; AND ORIGINAL SERIES PROGRAMMING ON CABLE TELEVISION AND ONLINE VIDEO. BRIC TV WORKS WITH THE MOST EXCITING FILMMAKERS IN THE BOROUGH TO CREATE BOLD, GROUNDBREAKING NEW WORK THAT'S GARNERED EMMYS, IPPIES AND TELLYS, SCREENED AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL AND SUNDANCE ALL WHILE SPEAKING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. IN FY24, BRIC TV WON AN EMMY, DEVELOPED NEW DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND STREAMING, AND SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELEVEN SHORT AND LONG-FORM FILMS FROM EMERGING FILMMAKERS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 386,990 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) BRIC HOUSE IS AN ACCESSIBLE DESTINATION FOR ART PERFORMANCE, MEDIA & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE DRAFT 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY MANAGEMENT. AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED THE DRAFT WITH MANAGEMENT. ANY QUESTIONS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE PREPARER PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT PRIOR TO THEIR APPOINTMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE STATEMENT IDENTIFIES ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION, WHICH IS DEFINED TO BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER THE LAW. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDER THESE STATEMENTS BEFORE VOTING ON MEMBERSHIP (PRESIDENT CONSIDERS FOR SENIOR STAFF), TO DETERMINE IF CANDIDATES CAN BE EXPECTED TO HAVE FREQUENT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ANY CONCERNS TO THE FULL BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF MUST PROMPTLY DISCLOSE ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION TO THE PRESIDENT (OR THE BOARD CHAIR IF THE TRANSACTION INVOLVES THE PRESIDENT). THE MATTER IS REFERRED TO AN ASSIGNED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS (IF THE MATTER INVOLVES THE CHAIR, THE ASSIGNED COMMITTEE IS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WITHOUT PARTICIPATION BY THE CHAIR). THE DIRECTOR OR SENIOR STAFF MEMBER INVOLVED IN THE TRANSACTION MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO DELIBERATION, BUT MAY NOT BE PRESENT DURING DELIBERATION BY THE ASSIGNED COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY PROHIBITED. THE ASSIGNED COMMITTEE MUST DETERMINE IF THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BRIC, AND MUST CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS IF THE RELATED PARTY HAS A SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST. THE ASSIGNED COMMITTEE MAKES A DECISION BY MAJORITY VOTE. THE BOARD MAY CHOOSE TO REVIEW THE DECISION, AND IF SO, MAKES A FINAL DETERMINATION BY MAJORITY VOTE OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS. ALL ACTIONS REGARDING RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN MINUTES OF THE ASSIGNED COMMITTEE OR BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Compensation for the President is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. In FY24, no base salary adjustments were made. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees In FY24, there were no changes to the base salaries of senior staff, including all key employees listed in the 990. The most recent salary review for senior staff was conducted by the Personnel Committee in Fall 2022. During that review, the Committee considered comparable salaries at similarly sized nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond, as well as internal equity across BRIC's management team. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES - Total Expense: 2932334, Program Service Expense: 1573390, Management and General Expenses: 590902, Fundraising Expenses: 768042; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances TRANSFER FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS - 3196164; NONCONTROLLING INTEREST REMOVED - -7413; THE FUND FOR BRIC INC 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 271119965 SUPPORT NY 501(c)(3) 7 BRIC ARTS true THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 271120036 SUPPORT NY 501(c)(3) BRIC ARTS true STRAND THEATER TENANTS ASSOCIATION 647 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN NY 11217 TENANT ASSOC DE N/A false true 0.5650 false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false true false false