Usdan Center For The Creative And Performing Arts

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.

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)Compensation
Lauren Brandt Schloss
Executive Dir.
$246,365
Neil Levy
COO
$223,321
Kerry Discioarro
Sr Dir Stdnt Affrs
$132,176
John Usdan
President
$0
Lillian Z Cohen
Treasurer
$0
Michele Lowe
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Advertising Innovasion
Advertising
$151,750
Urban Projects Collaborative Llc
Facilites Mgmt Consultant
$272,011
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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

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 OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,289,932
Earnings-$86,537
Net Contributions$450
Other Expense$55,014
Ending Balance$3,148,831

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