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THE KITCHEN IS ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S OLDEST NONPROFIT ART CENTERS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ARTISTS WORKING WITHIN, AND ACROSS, THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, VIDEO AND FILM, ART, AND LITERATURE. FOUNDED IN 1971, THE KITCHEN HAS PIONEERED GENRE-DEFYING ART AND HELPED LAUNCH THE CAREERS OF MANY ARTISTS WHO HAVE DEFINED THE AMERICAN AVANT-GARDE. KNOWN FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INSTRUMENTAL EARLY SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS WHO HAVE PROGRESSED TO LATER PROMINENCE, THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN A LEADING FORCE IN SHAPING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THIS COUNTRY FOR NEARLY FIVE DECADES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$4.3M
Program Spending
61%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.7M
Total Expenses
▼$3.4M
Total Assets
$17.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.2M
Net Assets
$16.6M
Officer Compensation
→$208.4K
Other Salaries
$1.2M
Investment Income
$596.5K
Fundraising
▼$136.1K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$493.5K
Awards Found
18
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Interior | NU'U MAUKA RESTORATION, MAUI | $70K | FY2022 | Oct 2021 – Sep 2026 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXHIBITION AT THE KITCHEN. | $40K | FY2018 | Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 |
| Department of the Interior | NATIVE FOREST RESTORATION AT UKULELE, MAUI | $38.5K | FY2017 | Oct 2016 – Sep 2021 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT. | $30K | FY2013 | Jul 2013 – Jun 2014 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT ARCHIVING THE KITCHEN'S THREE DECADES OF AUDIO AND VIDEO PERFORMANCES. | $30K | FY2012 | Jul 2012 – Jun 2013 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT, AN ONGOING INITIATIVE TO PRESERVE AND MODERNIZE THE KITCHEN'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF VIDEO PERFORMANCES, PAPER ARCHI | $30K | FY2011 | Jul 2011 – Jun 2012 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT. | $30K | FY2010 | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT. | $30K | FY2009 | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT. | $30K | FY2008 | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FIRST SURVEY EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY THE KITCHEN OF BLACK ARTISTS EXPLORING AND REDEFINING THE HISTORY OF BLACK DATA IN THE FIELD OF DIGITAL PRACTICE. | $25K | FY2022 | Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION OF WORK BY MULTIMEDIA ARTIST CHARLES ATLAS AT THE KITCHEN. | $25K | FY2017 | Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 |
| Department of the Interior | RESTORATION AT PUU PAHU ON MAUI | $25K | FY2017 | Oct 2016 – Sep 2020 |
| Department of Agriculture | THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS. | $20K | FY2022 | Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN L.A.B. | $20K | FY2016 | Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT FROM MINIMALISM INTO ALGORITHM, A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE SERIES, AND ACCOMPANYING PUBLICATION. | $20K | FY2015 | Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK | $15K | FY2025 | May 2025 – Dec 2025 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF MULTIMEDIA LITERARY EVENTS SHOWCASING SMALL ALTERNATIVE LITERARY PUBLICATIONS AND THE WRITERS THEY PUBLISH IN CONSORTIUM WIT | $15K | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Department of Agriculture | COMPETITIVE WUI - IN | $0 | FY2017 | Jun 2017 – Sep 2019 |
Department of the Interior
$70K
NU'U MAUKA RESTORATION, MAUI
National Endowment for the Arts
$40K
TO SUPPORT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXHIBITION AT THE KITCHEN.
Department of the Interior
$38.5K
NATIVE FOREST RESTORATION AT UKULELE, MAUI
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT ARCHIVING THE KITCHEN'S THREE DECADES OF AUDIO AND VIDEO PERFORMANCES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE ARCHIVE PROJECT, AN ONGOING INITIATIVE TO PRESERVE AND MODERNIZE THE KITCHEN'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF VIDEO PERFORMANCES, PAPER ARCHI
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FIRST SURVEY EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY THE KITCHEN OF BLACK ARTISTS EXPLORING AND REDEFINING THE HISTORY OF BLACK DATA IN THE FIELD OF DIGITAL PRACTICE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION OF WORK BY MULTIMEDIA ARTIST CHARLES ATLAS AT THE KITCHEN.
Department of the Interior
$25K
RESTORATION AT PUU PAHU ON MAUI
Department of Agriculture
$20K
THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE KITCHEN L.A.B.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT FROM MINIMALISM INTO ALGORITHM, A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE SERIES, AND ACCOMPANYING PUBLICATION.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF MULTIMEDIA LITERARY EVENTS SHOWCASING SMALL ALTERNATIVE LITERARY PUBLICATIONS AND THE WRITERS THEY PUBLISH IN CONSORTIUM WIT
Department of Agriculture
$0
COMPETITIVE WUI - IN
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $4.3M | $3.7M | $3.4M | $17.8M | $16.6M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $6.7M | $6.4M | $2.9M | $18.2M | $16M |
| 2021 | $5.1M | $4.5M | $2.1M | $11.2M | $10.5M |
| 2020 | $2.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Legacy Russell | Executive Director & Chief Curator | 40 | $185.5K | $0 | $50.4K | $235.8K |
| Robert Soros | Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Humphries | Vice Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marla J Mayer | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wade Guyton | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ahearn | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas A Hand | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Legacy Russell
Executive Director & Chief Curator
$235.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$185.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$50.4K
Robert Soros
Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jacqueline Humphries
Vice Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marla J Mayer
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wade Guyton
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chris Ahearn
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Douglas A Hand
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Guerdat | Associate Director | 40 | $157.8K | $0 | $7,789 | $165.6K |
| Fatima Zaidi | Director Of Development | 40 | $118.6K | $0 | $12.8K | $131.4K |
| Effie Philips Staley | Capital Campaign Director | 40 | $115K | $0 | $3,600 | $118.6K |
Chelsea Guerdat
Associate Director
$165.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$157.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,789
Fatima Zaidi
Director Of Development
$131.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$118.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.8K
Effie Philips Staley
Capital Campaign Director
$118.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$115K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,600
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Dessner | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Feng Ford | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Willis Blair | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Singer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nicole Fleetwood | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Von Moltke | Board Member |
Bryce Dessner
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charlotte Feng Ford
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Courtney Willis Blair
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.3M |
| $2.1M |
| $7.5M |
| $7M |
| 2019 | $3.6M | $3.1M | $2.5M | $6.6M | $6.5M |
| 2018 | $2.1M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $5.5M | $5.3M |
| 2017 | $2M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $5.4M | $5.3M |
| 2016 | $3.5M | $1.7M | $2.1M | $5.4M | $5.4M |
| 2015 | $2.3M | $1.7M | $2.1M | $4.2M | $4.1M |
| 2014 | $2.6M | $1.8M | $2.1M | $4M | $3.9M |
| 2013 | $2M | $1.4M | $1.9M | $3.5M | $3.3M |
| 2012 | $1.6M | $1.4M | $1.9M | $3.2M | $3.2M |
| 2011 | $2.2M | $2M | $1.8M | $3.6M | $3.5M |
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| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
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| 2009 | 990 | — |
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| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Laurance Carty | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Anderson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Davies | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nora Clancy | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oliver Newton | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Olivier Berggruen | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Arison | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Jones | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Simone Leigh | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzy Coue-Wilson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Debra Singer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Nicole Fleetwood
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Von Moltke
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laurance Carty
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laurie Anderson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Molly Davies
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nora Clancy
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Oliver Newton
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Olivier Berggruen
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Arison
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Jones
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Simone Leigh
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Suzy Coue-Wilson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0