EIN 88-2174944

54 Below

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
131
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
54 Below champions the cabaret art form, showcases diverse artists, and presents vibrant performances reflecting contemporary themes and musical traditions.
Total revenues
$5,518,986
2023
Total expenses
$6,001,661
2023
Total assets
$3,098,861
2023
Num. employees
131
2023

Program areas at 54 Below

The organization works to foster and promote the understanding and appreciation of the performing arts and the art form of the american cabaret, specializing in the music, history and performers of the american musical theatre and the great american songbook. The organization operates a classic cabaret theater that features performances of the above music plus occasionally classical music and opera. The organization also serves as a laboratory for the development of new music and musicals, a training ground for nascent artists, a home for more established artists to broaden their repertoire, and a place for collective sotrytelling and gathering.

Who funds 54 Below

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$70,510
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$63,750
Puffin Foundation WestUnrestricted Grant To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$50,000
...and 15 more grants received

Financials for 54 Below

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$832,085
Program services$3,238,744
Investment income and dividends$9
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-15,503
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,434,495
Miscellaneous revenues$29,156
Total revenues$5,518,986

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Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Puffin Foundation West
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $63,750 from Jewish Communal Fund
February 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 18 new personnel
February 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
254 W 54th St 10th FL
New York, NY 10019
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
54below.org/ 
Phone
(646) 476-3551
IRS details
EIN
88-2174944
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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