Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts, operating under the name Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts Usdan, 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 12/2022, Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts Usdan employed 303 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 Usdan 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 12/2022, Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts Usdan generated $10.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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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USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTSUSDAN IS THE NATION'S 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 TIMEOUT NY/KIDS AND NY METRO PARENTS. FOR OVER 50 YEARS, USDAN HAS PROVIDED ALL-DAY, SUMMERTIME ARTS INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH AGES 5-18 FROM ACROSS LONG ISLAND AND THE NYC METRO AREA. IN 2022, 1481 STUDENTS ATTENDED OVER THE 8 WEEKS. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN ART, CREATIVE WRITING, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, NATURE & SUSTAINABILITY, CHESS, RECREATIONAL ARTS, AND DISCOVERY (FOR K-1). (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION). 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.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAMTO ENSURE YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES OF OUR CAMPUS FOR THE USDAN COMMUNITY, WE HAVE INITIATED A VARIETY OF NEW PROGRAMS THAT OFFER USE OF OUR PRISTINE WOODLAND SITE AND FACILITIES TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE OFF-SEASON CREATIVE RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS, CULTURAL AND NATURE-BASED PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST THEIR OWN FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES, CELEBRATIONS AND CULTURAL EVENTS.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SINCE USDAN'S FOUNDING IN 1968, A GUIDING VALUE HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO USDAN'S 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 OVER $3.32 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, TUITION ASSISTANCE, AND DISCOUNTS TO 1223 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Usdan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Nederlander Jr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lillian Z Cohen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Lowe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Russell Albanese Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maura Charles Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Urban Projects Collaborative Llc Facilites Mgmt Consultant | 12/30/20 | $272,011 |
Advertising Innovasion Advertising | 12/30/20 | $151,750 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $66,918 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,018,582 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,270,831 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,356,331 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,668,191 |
Investment income | $22,754 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$284,107 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,891,606 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,324,449 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $663,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $214,614 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,604,286 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $274,628 |
Other employee benefits | $135,587 |
Payroll taxes | $247,053 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,639 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $242 |
Fees for services: Other | $368,566 |
Advertising and promotion | $226,156 |
Office expenses | $18,203 |
Information technology | $241,548 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,947 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $429,457 |
Insurance | $214,047 |
All other expenses | $451,220 |
Total functional expenses | $10,503,538 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,691 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,535 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $979,799 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,731 |
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 | $18,718 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,682,846 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,574,263 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,414,583 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194,526 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $365,907 |
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 | $384,969 |
Total liabilities | $945,402 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,797,462 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,671,719 |
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 | $8,414,583 |