Totals
- Total revenue
- $370,950
- Total expenses
- $680,884
- Contributions and grants received
- $193,044
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $92,070
- Investment income
- $819
- Other revenue
- $85,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,791,105
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $531,393
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,259,712
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $438,366
- Management and general expenses
- $156,911
- Fundraising expenses
- $85,607
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $438,366
Program services were 64.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$193,044
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2a · Program service revenue: Ticket processing fee
total $9,217 · related or exempt $9,217
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2b · Program service revenue: Ticket sales
total $82,853 · related or exempt $82,853
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3 · Investment income
total $819 · related or exempt $819
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $55,600
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $55,600
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $55,600 · related or exempt $55,600
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$31,465
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$4,469
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $26,996 · unrelated business $26,996
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11a · Other revenue: Miscellaneous income
total $2,421 · related or exempt $248 · unrelated business $2,173
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11e · Other revenue, total
$2,421
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $71,913 · program services $28,765 · management and general $21,574 · fundraising $21,574
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $101,997 · program services $88,697 · management and general $6,650 · fundraising $6,650
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $7,539 · program services $5,185 · management and general $1,177 · fundraising $1,177
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $13,576 · program services $9,232 · management and general $2,172 · fundraising $2,172
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $7,000 · management and general $7,000
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $122,274 · program services $70,594 · management and general $51,680
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $4,197 · program services $3,508 · management and general $689
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13 · Office expenses
total $3,247 · program services $1,786 · management and general $1,461
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $96,564 · program services $63,732 · management and general $16,416 · fundraising $16,416
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17 · Travel
total $494 · management and general $494
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $23,922 · program services $15,788 · management and general $4,067 · fundraising $4,067
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $156,420 · program services $103,476 · management and general $26,472 · fundraising $26,472
-
23 · Insurance
total $7,854 · program services $5,184 · management and general $1,335 · fundraising $1,335
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24a · Other expenses: Space repairs & maint.
total $25,750 · program services $17,158 · management and general $4,296 · fundraising $4,296
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24b · Other expenses: Ticket services
total $10,211 · program services $9,559 · management and general $652
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24c · Other expenses: Telephone & internet
total $6,971 · program services $4,601 · management and general $1,185 · fundraising $1,185
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24d · Other expenses: Printing and Publications
total $4,500 · management and general $4,500
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24e · All other expenses
total $16,455 · program services $11,101 · management and general $5,091 · fundraising $263
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $89,638 · end of year $219,872
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $441,383 · end of year $211,452
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $103,105 · end of year $40,000
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $1,449 · end of year $900
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $15,926 · end of year $12,281
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$5,939,968
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$2,638,663
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $3,456,430 · end of year $3,301,305
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $2,638 · end of year $3,018
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $2,821 · end of year $1,526
-
15 · Other assets
end of year $751
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $16,183 · end of year $19,347
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $9,400 · end of year $20,400
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $518,432 · end of year $491,078
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $109 · end of year $568
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,468,396 · end of year $3,216,379
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $100,870 · end of year $43,333
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
To foster, promote and advance greater knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the performing and literary arts, including theater, dance, puppetry, music, spoken word, and multimedia presentations.
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In its 38th year, Dixon Place (DP) remained dedicated to the creation, development, and presentation of new original works in the performing and literary arts, inspiring and encouraging artists to take risks, explore new ideas and practices, and accelerate their work to the next level. DPs primary goals are to provide opportunities and resources that allow creators to challenge themselves artistically, develop high quality new work, strengthen their audience base, and further their careers. With programs that provide developmental opportunities for professional performing artists, DP remains one of the only organizations exclusively dedicated to supporting artists from readings and workshop presentations all the way to fully realized productions, making the organization distinctive in the NYC landscape of performing arts presenters. Dixon Place presented approximately 100 theater, dance, music, and literary events from January through December 2024, serving over 200 artists or companies and over 6000 members of the community. The breakdown of programs and artists served are as follows:COMMISSIONING & PRODUCTION PROGRAMSEstablished in 1994, DPs COMMISSIONING & PRODUCTION PROGRAM is the cornerstone of our programming, providing comprehensive support that empowers artists to develop and present courageous new work. Each production receives access to DP facilities for meetings and auditions; artistic fees of $6,000$15,000 per production for writers, directors, designers, choreographers, dramaturges, and performers; a production manager and full technical support, as well as marketing, publicity, and administrative assistance; and a performance run. Artists in the program in 2024 had exclusive use of the mainstage for the fourth straight year, meaning artists could create more extensive scenic elements and not be required to break down daily to make space for our formerly copious nightly programming. In 2024, DP commissioned and/or co-produced, and presented the following productions:Ernies Secret Life, an episodic odyssey, fusing ever-changing puppetry stagecraft with humor, music, and a raw understanding of our profound collective reality by Renee Philippi/Joe Phillips of Concrete Temple Theatre, presented in the mainstage 1/4/24 - 1/27/24Naughty Bits, Sara Julis autobiographical solo dance-play, which was co-produced by American Dance Festival, had its NYC premiere at DP on 3/14/24 - 3/16/24. Kayfabe, Josh Rices puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular, which was commissioned for development and premiered at DP on 5/30/24 - 6/7/24. Kayfabe went to the Chicago International Puppet Festival in February 2025.Harlem Doll Palace, a DP commission written by Alva Rogers and directed by Ash Winkfield, combined performance and puppetry to tell the story of Aunt Len and her beloved dolls who struggle to keep her protected from a deteriorating outside real world. Presented in the Mainstage Theater 11/13/24 - 11/17/24HOT FESTIVALThe oldest annual LGBTQIA+ festival in the world, HOT has pioneered queer arts and culture in NYC for over 30 years. This festival offers an artistic haven for so many underrepresented voices in our community and serves as a model for other LGBTQIA+ festivals. An extension of Pride, the HOT Festival traditionally takes place throughout the entire month of July, featuring theater, dance, spoken word, music, comedy, and hybrid performance. 2024 marked the HOT Festivals 33rd anniversary. DANCE BLOC NYC FESTIVAL2024 also saw the fourth year of the DANCE BLOC NYC FESTIVAL, DPs inaugural dance festival, taking place over three days with six different programs, and featuring new works by 21 dance companies on the themes of EFFECT, EMERGE, and EVOLVE.SUBSIDIZED RENTAL PROGRAMDPs SUBSIDIZED RENTAL PROGRAM serves theater and dance companies who need affordable space to independently showcase their new work, a true rarity in New York, especially for artists and audiences with mobility challenges. Providing full front and back of house support, DPs amenities, professional services, and accessibility, we have built strong relationships with companies and many return annually. In 2024, this program supported White Wave Dance Festival, Ishami Dance Company, and New Camerata Opera, to name a fewPUPPETRY PROGRAMSince its inception in 2006, DPs popular annual program Puppet BloK (PB) has supported over 200 NYC area contemporary puppetry artists working in myriad forms of puppet theater including Marionettes, Shadow Puppetry, Object Theater, Bunraku, Hand and Rod, Toy Theater, Pageantry, Stop Motion Animation, and puppets ranging in size from fingers to full body puppets. PB perfectly aligns with DPs mission by providing opportunities for puppetry artists to develop new ideas, explore new forms, and foster new collaborations. Due to PBs success, the programs fundamental structure and format has been sustained with 4 artists featured each night, 4 different programs are curated to focus on exceptional artistry and inclusivity. Each night of performance is followed by a talkback designed to assist artists in the development of their new work. The Q&A also successfully serves to stimulate and educate audiences about puppetry and the process of creation. LITERARY PROGRAMIn 2024, Experiments & Disorders featured both early career and established writers presenting new work in fiction, poetry, performance text, and nonfiction.CULTURAL EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM (CECO) Dixon Places CULTURAL EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM (CECO) has provided much-needed free creative workshops and performance opportunities for the underrepresented voices of culturally underserved, low-income youth and senior citizens for 24 years. Through experiential programs, participants discover their creative voices, develop original work, and perform for supportive audiences. By including voices rarely heard on a professional platform, CECO strengthens DPs mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to nurture the creative process at every level of artistic pursuit. For the last few years, CECO has focused entirely on seniors. With the great agility, expertise, and leadership of our teaching artists of Concrete Temple Theatre, in 2024 elders successfully and gratefully participated in virtual and in-person workshops in theater, spoken word, and puppetry, culminating in well-attended free public performances. The seniors original work is always impressive, and their courage, commitment, and hopefulness are inspiring.
Expenses $438,366 · Revenue $92,070
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Eleanor Covan
Secretary/Treas
- Total calculated
- $71,913
- From this org
- $70,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $1,913
- Hours/week
- 40
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Sangeeta Yesley
Board member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Tracy Hatton
Board member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Michael Howett
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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Dixon Place LLC
Concession sales · NY · income $33,638 · assets $63,904
Directly controlled by Open Channels New York Inc
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 4 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202513089349303681
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