irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.15MPublic events and outdoor reading room: Bryant Park produces over 1000 free public events, performances and activities, annually. Popular programs include the Bryant Park Picnic Performances series, the Bryant Park Summer Film Series, Broadway in Bryant Park and Bryant Park Yoga, as well as the Bryant Park Reading Room Author Series and Piano in Bryant Park.
- #2 $2.91MPark maintenance and sanitation: Uniformed sweepers keep the Park free from litter and debris, empty trash receptacles and clean the Parks public restrooms and other facilities.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Bank of America Winter Village
Annual winter holiday event featuring a skating rink, holiday market, and seasonal activations that draw millions of visitors
Broadway in Bryant Park
Free performances showcasing Broadway talent, including musical numbers and excerpts from current shows, presented live in the park
Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Free summer arts festival featuring music, dance, theater, and opera on the Bryant Park lawn; presented in partnership with cultural institutions like Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center
Bryant Park Reading Room
Literary program featuring author talks, book discussions, and readings; includes the Author Series and partnerships with publishing institutions
Bryant Park Summer Film Series
Outdoor film screenings held during summer months, offering free access to classic and contemporary movies for the public
Bryant Park Yoga
Free weekly yoga classes open to the public, held on the park lawn as part of the wellness programming
Piano in Bryant Park
Public piano available for impromptu performances, along with scheduled recitals by professional and amateur musicians
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosts free public events and performances annuallyProduces over 1,000 free public events, performances, and activities each year, including concerts, film screenings, yoga sessions, author talks, public piano performances, literary events, music and dance performances, children's events, and fitness classes. These programs serve millions of visitors and include seasonal offerings such as summer movie series, outdoor arts festivals, and writing workshops.
- Operates seasonal and signature public attractionsManages major annual attractions including Bank of America Winter Village, featuring ice skating at The Rink, Holiday Shops, and food options, which draws approximately 3 million visitors annually, as well as Le Carrousel and the Reading Room that offers free reading materials. The organization also hosts a summer arts festival and other recurring seasonal programming.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Offers recreational and educational programming for diverse audiencesProvides free guided tours of Bryant Park led by executive staff, martial arts classes in Thai Boxing and kickboxing, Mah Jongg social events with instruction for beginners, and family-friendly activities such as hula hoops, giant Jenga, and parachutes during performances. These programs support inclusive public engagement across age and skill levels.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Provides park maintenance and sanitation servicesConducts ongoing park maintenance and sanitation through uniformed staff who remove litter, empty trash receptacles, clean public restrooms and facilities, and manage graffiti and security. These efforts have contributed to a 92% reduction in crime and a doubling of annual visitors within seven years.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages commercial use and media production in the parkHosts commercial activations, product launches, and media productions by charging site fees for film and photo shoots, while providing free permits for wedding photography with formal authorization. These activities generate revenue to support park maintenance and improvements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30.50M
Contributions & grants$7.87M26%
Program service revenue$22.26M73%
Investment income$167K1%
Other revenue$201K
expenses
Total expenses$30.98M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$12.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.27M
Cash$4.55M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.17M
Net assets$6.11M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel A Biederman | Executive Director | 25 | $1.09M |
| Peter Ciriello | Controller & CFO | 25 | $343K |
| Dan Pisark | VP Retail Services | 18 | $300K |
| Marc Boddewyn | VP Capital Projects | 25 | $270K |
| Brian McGinn | VP Security | 17 | $231K |
| Kaitlin Solomon | VP Operations | 32 | $215K |
| Eric Mueller | Director of Graphic Design | 45 | $190K |
| Inessa Kanevskaya | Deputy Controller | 25 | $185K |
| Quentin Robbins | VP Visitor Services | 30 | $181K |
| John Zeitoun | Director of Partnerships | 36 | $165K |
| Dan Fishman | Director of Events | 40 | $161K |
| Rachel Zurier | Director of Operations | 38 | $160K |
board members · 13
- Abby Milstein — Director
- Anthony W Marx — Secretary
- Bradley Sherburne — Director
- Clyde E Rankin III — Director
- Douglas Durst — Director
- Eli Elefant — Treasurer
- Garrett Bergen — Director
- George Mihaltses — Director
- Iris Weinshall — Director
- Kristen Fisher — Director
- Richard Levy — Chairman
- Sam Rubin — Director
- Stan Herman — Director
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- 34th Street Partnership Partner — Collaborates with 34th Street Partnership to staff and implement public programming in shared public spaces.
- American Symphony Orchestra Partner — Cultural partner involved in presenting performances at the festival.
- Architects’ Emergency Committee Partner — Collaborated on a 1933 design competition for the park’s redesign.
- Bank of America Partner — Branded water station at Bryant Park Movie Nights.
- Bank of America Partner — Branded water station sponsor at Bryant Park Movie Nights.
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate partner supporting Winter Village, an annual holiday attraction in Bryant Park.
- Bank of America Partner — Sponsors Winter Village at Bryant Park, including the seasonal ice skating rink and holiday programming.
- Bank of America Partner — Title sponsor and funder of the Bryant Park Picnic Performances festival.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Cultural partner involved in curating and presenting performances at the festival.
- Civil Works Program Government — Provided labor for the 1934 park redesign under the Depression-era employment initiative.
- Crain’s Partner — Featured in articles and highlights in Crain’s.
- Gotham Writers Partner — Produces writing workshops in partnership with Bryant Park Corporation.
- HBO Partner
- Halara Partner — Presenting partner for the Bryant Park Yoga series.
- Harlem Stage Partner — Cultural partner involved in presenting performances at the festival.
- Joe's Pub Partner — Cultural partner involved in curating and presenting performances at the festival.
- L'OR Coffee Partner
- Linda Fisher Partner — Hosts and organizes Mah Jongg social events at Bryant Park.
- Lululemon Partner
- Meta Partner
- NYPL Partner — Co-founded the Bryant Park Restoration Corporation in 1980 through its Chairman Andrew Heiskell.
- Netflix Partner
- New York City Common Council Government — Historical governing body that controlled the land now occupied by Bryant Park beginning in 1686.
- New York City Opera Partner — Cultural partner involved in presenting performances at the festival.
- New York Magazine Partner — Featured in articles and highlights in New York Magazine.
- New York Observer Partner — Featured in articles and highlights in the New York Observer.
- New York Post Partner — Featured in articles and highlights in the New York Post.
- New York Public Library Government — Entity that must approve events on the Fifth Avenue Terrace adjacent to its building.
- New York Public Library Partner — Requires coordination for filming that includes the library's facade, steps, or lions.
- Paramount Partner
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strategies · 3
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.
- Earned-Income Sustainability Modelmethodology: earned-income_modelBy generating earned revenue through commercial use fees and brand-integrated programming, the organization funds free public programming and park maintenance because self-sustaining revenue streams reduce reliance on donations and public budgets, ensuring long-term operational stability.
- Programming-Driven Revitalizationmethodology: programming-driven_revitalizationBy activating public space with consistent, high-quality cultural and community programming, the organization increases legitimate park usage, which deters illegal activities and enhances public safety because active spaces are less prone to misuse.
- Public-Private Management Modelmethodology: public-private_managementBy combining municipal ownership with private operational management and funding, the organization sustains high-quality urban park environments because this partnership leverages both public accountability and private efficiency, innovation, and resource generation.