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BOFFO INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 800596480 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A40 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · boffo-ny.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$883K
net assets
$489K
employees
3
volunteers
22
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW WORKS OF ART CREATED BY EMERGING, INDEPENDENT AND DIVERSE ARTISTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

BOFFO INC supports emerging, independent, and diverse artists by providing public access to their work through residencies, exhibitions, and cultural events. The organization operates primarily in Fire Island Pines, NY, hosting artist talks, performances, and community gatherings that integrate art with local environment and audience engagement. Its programming emphasizes experimental and interdisciplinary artistic practices.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Artist Talk Series
Public talks by resident artists such as Eric N. Mack, offering insight into their practice and work
BOFFO Residency
Annual residency program in Fire Island Pines that hosts emerging and diverse artists for creative development and public engagement
Homecoming Event
Annual community event featuring art, dancing, live music, food, drink, and garden tours to celebrate and fund BOFFO’s mission
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Hosts public exhibitions of art by emerging, independent, and diverse artists
      Provides opportunities for the public to view works of art created by emerging, independent, and diverse artists, including through curated events and exhibitions.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes artist talks and residency program events
      Hosts artist talks as part of its residency program, such as an event featuring Eric N. Mack on Fire Island, to engage artists and the public in dialogue around contemporary art.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.42M
Contributions & grants$1.06M75%
Program service revenue$99K7%
Investment income$183K13%
Other revenue$80K
expenses
Total expenses$883K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$241K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$548K
Cash$424K
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$489K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +118.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FARIS AL-SHATHIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $109K
board members · 18
  • BILL VAN PARYS — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL SCHAEFFER — SECRETARY
  • HARI NEF — DIRECTOR
  • HARRY HAYES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JUSTIN BLAKE — DIRECTOR
  • KENDALL WERTS — DIRECTOR
  • LATOYA NELSON KAMDANG — DIRECTOR
  • LIZZIE OWENS — CO-PRESIDENT
  • LUNED PALMER — DIRECTOR
  • LYLE ASHTON HARRIS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL GIORDANO — DIRECTOR
  • NOEL KIRNON — DIRECTOR
  • SENECA MUDD — DIRECTOR
  • SOPHIE MORNER — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • TARIQ DIXON — DIRECTOR
  • TAVIA NYONGO — DIRECTOR
  • TERRENCE SCHROEDER — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Eric N. Mack Partner — Collaborates with artist Eric N. Mack for an Artist Talk during the BOFFO Residency on Fire Island.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultural Programming for Sustainability
    methodology: cultural_programming_for_sustainability
    By combining cultural programming with community events, we generate public support and strengthen organizational capacity, because shared cultural experiences build community investment and drive sustained engagement.
  • Public Access to Emerging Art
    methodology: public_access_to_emerging_art
    By showcasing works from emerging, independent, and diverse artists, we increase public access to art, because inclusive curation lowers barriers to cultural participation and broadens audience reach.