irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.19MSTUDENT SERVICES AND RESIDENCETHE SCHOOL PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON STUDENTS' OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, INCLUDING NURSING CARE, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, ACADEMIC TUTORING, PILATES TRAINING AND PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN THE RESIDENCE HALL (62 DURING WINTER TERM AND 187 DURING SUMMER COURSE). STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPERVISION, ALONG WITH SEMINARS AS WELL AS CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. IN FY24, THE SCHOOL FURTHER DEVELOPED ITS PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ADVANCED STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THE SCHOOL ENDEAVORS TO ENSURE THAT RACIALLY AND SOCIOECONOMICALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID AND THE SUPPORT THROUGH ITS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE.THE SCHOOL PROVIDED $432K IN RESIDENTIAL FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS DURING FY24. FOR WINTER TERM, 58% OF RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS RECEIVED ROOM AND BOARD FINANCIAL AID. FOR THE NEW YORK SUMMER COURSE, 7% OF RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS WERE AWARDED ROOM AND BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS.
- #2 $284KACADEMIC SUBSIDIES AND OTHER STUDENT AIDTHE SCHOOL PROVIDED $94,580 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OF 4 ADVANCED STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE SCHOOL SPENT $19,500 FOR ON-SITE ACADEMIC CLASSES AND 10 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVED TOE SHOES AT A SUBSIDIZED RATE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Littlest Dancers Program
Introductory ballet classes for children ages 2-3, designed to foster natural movement and introduce the joy of ballet
New York Summer Course
Five-week intensive ballet training program for students ages 11-18, serving approximately 187 residential students annually
One-Day Experience
Single-day workshops for students ages 12-18 offering a glimpse into SAB's training without audition requirements
One-Week Experience
Intensive one-week workshop for dancers ages 18-23 taught by SAB faculty and New York City Ballet guest artists
Professional Placement Program
Program assisting advanced students in transitioning to professional ballet careers, including career counseling and performance opportunities
Winter Term Program
Full-time ballet training program for students ages 8-18, serving approximately 62 residential students, with auditions held nationwide
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Delivers community and youth outreach programsOffers introductory ballet classes for children ages 2–5, including the Littlest Dancers program for ages 2–3 and non-auditioned classes for ages 4–5. Hosts one-day workshops for ages 12–18 and family-friendly ballet events at Lincoln Center’s Summer For The City, featuring instruction and performances by faculty and advanced students.
- Provides professional ballet training in the Balanchine traditionOffers rigorous ballet education to approximately 845 students annually through 20 faculty members, emphasizing the principles of Balanchine’s aesthetic such as musicality, control, precision, speed, and expansiveness. Faculty includes current and former New York City Ballet dancers, some of whom trained directly under George Balanchine.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Administers apprentice and professional placement programsSupports up to 10 students annually through an apprentice program that includes access to school resources, mentorship, and performance-based compensation. Operates a professional placement program to assist advanced students in securing professional dance careers.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Conducts nationwide auditions and summer programsHolds auditions throughout the year for admission to Winter Term and summer programs, with summer program auditions held at 17 locations across the United States.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Fosters alumni engagement and communityOperates the SAB: Alumni Connect initiative to maintain relationships with alumni, including facilitating in-person and virtual visits. Hosts events such as Alumni Homecoming Week, featuring spirit days, alumni panels, and open houses, and shares alumni success stories to inspire current and prospective students.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Offers financial and academic support to studentsProvides $432,000 in residential financial aid and scholarships, with 58% of winter term and 7% of summer course residential students receiving room and board support. Also provides $94,580 in financial support for high school education for advanced students and spends $19,500 on on-site academic classes for 10 students.
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Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
- Offers performance opportunities for studentsStages annual Workshop Performances and other productions featuring Intermediate and Advanced students, including performances for New York City Ballet education programs that reach over 2,000 public school children annually. Also enables select students to perform internationally, such as at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Next Generation Festival in London.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provides holistic student support and wellness servicesOffers nursing care, nutritional counseling, academic tutoring, Pilates training, and physical therapy to residential students—serving 62 during winter term and 187 during summer courses. Also operates the Artistic Health and Wellness Student Center to support student well-being.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$31.22M
Contributions & grants$9.40M30%
Program service revenue$7.15M23%
Investment income$14.62M47%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$17.93M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$7.51M
Grants paid out$1.97M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$104.28M
Cash$10.23M
Investments$76.09M
Liabilities$13.01M
Net assets$91.27M
Liquid reserves57.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +139.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CARRIE W HINRICHS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $408K |
| KAY MAZZO BELLAS | TEACHER | 12 | $373K |
| KATRINA K KILLIAN | TEACHER | 27 | $268K |
| DARLA K HOOVER | CHAIRMAN OF FACULTY (TO AUG 2023) | 40 | $227K |
| KRISTEN L BARRETT | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $200K |
| NAZ KAMAL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $195K |
| SION E HARRINGTON | DEAN OF STUDENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS | 40 | $190K |
| ALLEN PEIFFER | TEACHER | 20 | $179K |
| JONATHAN M STAFFORD | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 10 | $109K |
board members · 16
- ALESSANDRA W GOULDNER — DIRECTOR
- ALICE VILMA — DIRECTOR
- ALYSSA COHEN TABLADA — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA BROTMAN-SCHETRITT — DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
- ANDREW C FINCH — DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN(TO JUN 2024)
- ASHLY NIKKOLE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA MANFREY VOGELSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN WRIGHT-LEWIS — DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE CHAIR
- CATHERINE DOYLE CALLAWAY — DIRECTOR
- CHELSEA V CLINTON — DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
- CORINNE KOPELMAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID R PRUNER — DIRECTOR
- ELISABETH M ARMSTRONG — SECRETARY, COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
- ELIZABETH R MILLER — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN L NEEDHAM — DIRECTOR
- ERIC TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Great Believer Partner — Website design and development partner
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Network — Both SAB and NYCB are constituents of Lincoln Center and share physical space within the Samuel B. and David Rose Building.
- New York City Ballet Government — Official school of New York City Ballet
- New York City Ballet Partner — Collaborates on education programs and student performances; SAB faculty and leadership hold joint roles with NYCB.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Collaborates with New York City Ballet through guest faculty participation and teacher training programs.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Jointly administers the Apprentice Program and shares artistic leadership with SAB.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Shares a common artistic leadership history and employs current and former dancers as faculty.
- Royal Ballet and Opera Partner — Collaborated with SAB students performing at the Next Generation Festival hosted by the Royal Ballet and Opera.
- SAB Alumni Network — Engages alumni through events such as Alumni Homecoming Week and spotlights alumnae like Vera Wang.
- Sion Harrington Partner — Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs serving as contact for alumni engagement opportunities.
strategies · 5
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.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Financial and Institutional Supportmethodology: diversity-equity-inclusionBy integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with financial aid and programmatic access, the school increases opportunities for racially and socioeconomically diverse students, because structural barriers to entry are reduced through targeted institutional support.
- Faculty Continuity with Company Techniquemethodology: faculty_continuity_with_companyBy employing current and former New York City Ballet dancers as faculty, the school transmits company-specific technique and stylistic nuance, because lived experience in the company ensures authentic replication of performance standards in training.
- Holistic Development through Artistic and Personal Supportmethodology: holistic_developmentBy integrating wellness resources and personal development into training, the school supports sustained artistic excellence, because dancer longevity and performance quality improve when physical and personal well-being are systematically addressed.
- Shared Artistic Leadership with Professional Companymethodology: shared_artistic_leadershipBy aligning the School of American Ballet with New York City Ballet through shared artistic leadership, the school ensures that training is directly responsive to professional performance demands, because proximity to the company enables real-time adaptation of pedagogy to current artistic standards.
- Transmission of Balanchine Method as Core Pedagogymethodology: balanchine-methodBy teaching through the Balanchine method—emphasizing musicality, precision, and speed—the school produces dancers capable of meeting the technical and aesthetic demands of the New York City Ballet repertoire, because this method is foundational to the company’s artistic identity.