Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 280
- Location
- Wheatley Heights, NY
- Founding
- 11/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-2792668
Organization Overview
Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts, operating under the name Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts, is located in Wheatley Heights, NY. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts employed 280 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts generated $7.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INVITE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF OUR CAMPUS AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. USDAN WAS FOUNDED ON JEWISH VALUES THAT INSPIRE US TO MAKE THE WORLD MORE JUST AND MORE BEAUTIFUL. WHEN WE WELCOME THE DIVERSE GROUP OF PASSIONATE YOUNG ARTISTS HERE EACH SUMMER THE HEART OF USDAN COMES ALIVE. OUR GOAL IS TO INSTILL IN OUR COMMUNITY A DESIRE AND DRIVE TO CONTRIBUTE CREATIVELY TO THE WORLD NOW AND FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS ARE:USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTSUSDAN IS THE NATIONS PREEMINENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT DAY CAMP FOR THE ARTS. THE CAMP HAS BEEN PROFILED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AND TIME MAGAZINE AND HAS BEEN NAMED A BEST OF CAMP BY TIMEOUTNY/KIDS AND NY METRO PARENTS. FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS, USDAN HAS PROVIDED ALL-DAY, SUMMERTIME INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH AGES 5-18 FROM ACROSS LONG ISLAND AND THE NYC METRO AREA. IN 2021, 850 STUDENTS ATTENDED TWO 4-WEEK SESSIONS. STUDENTS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN ART, CREATIVE WRITING, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, NATURE + SUSTAINABILITY, CHESS, RECREATIONAL ARTS, AND DISCOVERY (FOR K-1). EVERY SUMMER, WORLD-CLASS VISITING ARTISTS PERFORM ALONGSIDE STUDENTS IN DAILY FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES AND CREATE ORIGINAL ARTWORK WITH THE STUDENTS. ON 140 ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY, THE STUDENTS FIND THE LITERAL AND METAPHORIC SPACE TO PUSH THEIR EXISTING TALENTS AND DELVE INTO NEW ONES.CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSINCE USDANS FOUNDING IN 1968, A GUIDING VALUE HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO USDANS INIMITABLE ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS OF ALL ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. OUR BOARD AND STAFF REMAIN COMMITTED TO A FOUNDING VISION THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE ACCESS TO THE INVALUABLE RESOURCES USDAN OFFERS, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND. THIS YEAR, USDAN OFFERED $1.37 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 346 STUDENTS. COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAMIN ORDER TO MAKE THE RESOURCES OF OUR CAMPUS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND TO THE USDAN COMMUNITY, WE HAVE STARTED A HOST OF NEW PROGRAMS THAT OFFER DIVERSE PARTNERS ACCESS TO OUR PRISTINE WOODLAND SITE AND FACILITIES. EXAMPLES OF THESE NEW PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: OFFERING OFF-SEASON CREATIVE RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS, PRESENTING CULTURAL, AND NATURE-BASED PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROVIDING A PLATFORM TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR OWN FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES, CELEBRATIONS, AND CULTURAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Brandt Schloss Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $246,365 |
Neil Levy COO | Officer | 40 | $223,321 |
Kerry Discioarro Sr Dir Stdnt Affrs | 40 | $132,176 | |
Lillian Z Cohen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Lowe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Usdan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Advertising Innovasion Advertising | 12/30/20 | $151,750 |
Urban Projects Collaborative Llc Facilites Mgmt Consultant | 12/30/20 | $272,011 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $165,077 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $906,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,391,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,462,583 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,513,013 |
| Investment income | $21,305 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$270,627 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,842,834 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,368,999 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $560,882 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $187,294 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,271,853 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $127,010 |
| Other employee benefits | $200,256 |
| Payroll taxes | $202,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,275 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $127,348 |
| Advertising and promotion | $131,149 |
| Office expenses | $20,269 |
| Information technology | $46,455 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $725,895 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,451 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $371,856 |
| Insurance | $252,072 |
| All other expenses | $214,361 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,079,730 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,223 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $139,553 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,006 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,897 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $357 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,744,029 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,158,998 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,094,063 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $193,716 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $279,204 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $294,935 |
| Total liabilities | $767,855 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,177,377 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,148,831 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,094,063 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Annette And Anthony Albanese Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Hyde And Watson Foundation Warren Township, NJ PURPOSE: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FENCING. | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,289,932 |
| Earnings | -$86,537 |
| Net Contributions | $450 |
| Other Expense | $55,014 |
| Ending Balance | $3,148,831 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
School Of American Ballet Inc New York, NY | $111,037,435 | $21,205,372 |
Settlement Music School Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $34,802,698 | $14,057,233 |
Society Of The Third Street Music School Settlement Inc New York, NY | $23,512,540 | $9,331,737 |
Professional Childrens School Inc New York, NY | $20,795,903 | $7,913,959 |
Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center-Lucy Moses School For Music And Dance New York, NY | $27,086,297 | $8,434,600 |
Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts Wheatley Heights, NY | $9,094,063 | $7,842,834 |
The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory Of Music Brooklyn, NY | $5,364,852 | $5,242,264 |
South Shore Conservatory Of Music Inc Hingham, MA | $8,426,542 | $4,813,797 |
Academy Of Vocal Arts Philadelphia, PA | $44,375,102 | $5,042,502 |
Neighborhood Music School Inc New Haven, CT | $8,041,622 | $5,408,099 |
Marlboro School Of Music Inc Philadelphia, PA | $99,638,142 | $11,583,017 |
Hoff Barthelson Music School Scarsdale, NY | $5,808,540 | $3,629,362 |