irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.04MINTERNSHIP PROGRAMS 1) TEEN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, SPRING ARTS EDUCATION TRAINING LED BY ARTIST INSTRUCTORS PREPARING TEENS TO DELIVER ARTS WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN IN SUMMER CAMPS 2) BLOOMBERG ARTS INTERNSHIP TEENS, PROVIDES CULTURAL SECTOR PLACEMENTS, BUILDS LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS WITH SUPPORT FROM TRAINED MENTORS, STAFF, AND CONSULTANTS, SUPPORTS COLLEGE READINESS 3) BLOOMBERG ARTS INTERNSHIP COLLEGE (EXTENSION OF TEEN INTERNSHIP), DELIVERED ACROSS FIVE STATES, CULTURAL SECTOR PLACEMENTS AND ENGAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTORSHIP 4) ARTS INTERN COLLEGE, DELIVERED ACROSS EIGHT STATES, CULTURAL SECTOR PLACEMENTS AND ENGAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTORSHIP. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS)
- #2 $1.61MTHE LONG-TERM PROGRAM ESTABLISHES SEQUENTIAL, STANDARDS-BASED VISUAL ARTS CURRICULA IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHICH LACK VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTION. PARTNER SCHOOLS MAKE A 5-YEAR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATE A SPACE FOR THE ART STUDIO. THE ARTIST INSTRUCTOR EMBEDS THE VISUAL ARTS INTO THE CURRICULUM AND CULTURE OF THE SCHOOL THROUGH INSTRUCTION ACROSS GRADES IN DIVERSE ART MEDIA, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS, FAMILY WORKSHOPS, AND SCHOOL-WIDE EXHIBITIONS. IN 2024-25 THE PROGRAM WORKED WITH 36 SCHOOLS CITYWIDE, SERVING 10,993 STUDENTS AND 817 TEACHERS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS)
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bloomberg Arts Internship: College
Summer internship program for college students in the cultural sector across five cities, offering professional development, mentorship, and project-based work at arts organizations
Early Childhood Program
Visual arts instruction for Pre-K and Kindergarten students focusing on exploration of materials, foundational skills, and social-emotional development, with support for teacher training
Long Term Program
Provides multi-year, sequential visual arts instruction in NYC public schools lacking arts education, with dedicated artist instructors, studio spaces, and standards-based curricula for grades K–12
Residency Program
Flexible, short-term visual arts residencies for NYC public schools and community organizations, tailored to school needs and culminating in student exhibitions
Teen Apprenticeship Program
Spring training and summer internship program for teens to develop teaching and art skills by leading arts workshops for children in summer camps
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Administer teen and college internship programs in the artsOffers paid summer internships and apprenticeships for teens and college students through programs like the Bloomberg Arts Internship and Teen Apprenticeship Program, placing participants in museums, theaters, and cultural institutions across New York City’s five boroughs. Interns complete 252 hours over nine weeks with professional development and receive stipends upon completion.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Award grants and scholarships to student artistsFunds $1,000 Studio Awards for Excellence in the Arts to graduating seniors featured in the P.S. Art exhibition and provides scholarships to high school seniors whose artwork is selected for public display.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver long-term visual arts education in public schoolsProvides standards-based, sequential visual arts instruction through multi-year partnerships with Title I public schools, delivered by professional artists in dedicated school-based studios. Served approximately 9,000 students and 550 teachers annually across 25 New York City schools, with documented program reach in 36 schools (10,993 students) during the 2024–25 school year.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Exhibit student artwork through annual exhibitions and publicationsOrganizes annual exhibitions showcasing over 200 student artworks from K–12 programs each June, along with school-based and citywide displays. Publishes annual reviews such as The Joy of Art to highlight student achievements, program milestones, and community impact.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development for educatorsOffers on-site mentoring, training, and workshops for early childhood and K–12 educators to strengthen visual arts instruction, including support for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.01M
Contributions & grants$11.37M87%
Program service revenue$437K3%
Investment income$1.19M9%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$12.23M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$8.97M
Grants paid out$1.04M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.88M
Cash$3.83M
Investments$19.90M
Liabilities$1.16M
Net assets$25.72M
Liquid reserves23.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| THOMAS CAHILL | PRESIDENT- STUDIO INSTITUTE | 35 | $377K |
| GREGORY PIERSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 35 | $199K |
| TRICIA BLANCHARD | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $176K |
| ALISON SCOTT-WILLIAMS | FORMER PRESIDENT - STUDIO NYC | 0 | $164K |
| JULIE APPLEBAUM | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS (THRU 11/2024) | 35 | $161K |
| LIN WANG | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $116K |
| KARRIE KRINZMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LONG TERM PROGRAMS | 35 | $114K |
| TASHE WILLIAMS | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $113K |
board members · 16
- AGNES GUND — FOUNDER
- AMANDA TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- DOROTHY LICHTENSTEIN — VICE CHAIR (THRU 07/2024)
- ERIKA FAUST — DIRECTOR
- FRED WILSON — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY CLARICK — DIRECTOR
- HASNA MUHAMMAD EDD — CHAIR
- HILARY PECK — DIRECTOR
- ISABELLA HUTCHINSON — DIRECTOR
- JAMES ROHRBACH — DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/2024)
- JANE KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER CECERE — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA MILSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JYOTSNA BEAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN MCAULIFFE — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH COOPER — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 73
Who they work with
- A.I.R. Gallery Partner — Collaborates with Studio in a School Association on the Arts Intern Program, hosting interns who gain professional experience in the arts sector.
- Agnes Gund Government — Tribute to founder Agnes Gund in the 2025 Annual Review.
- Agnes Gund Partner — Founder who initiated the organization's model of placing professional artists in public schools.
- Art with a Heart Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Baltimore.
- Artists For Humanity Boston Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Boston.
- Artists for Humanity Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in New York City.
- Arts Education Model Development and Dissemination Government — Funded the Expanding the Frame research initiative through a federal grant.
- Associated Black Charities Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Baltimore.
- Atlantic Theater Company Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in New York City.
- B.A.A.D! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance Partner — Hosts interns through Studio in a School's summer internship program.
- Bloomberg Arts Internship Partner — Collaborates on a program providing cultural sector placements, mentorship, and career skills development for teens and college students.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Hosts interns through Studio in a School's summer internship program.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Hosts interns through Studio in a School's summer internship program.
- Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education Partner — Hosts interns through Studio in a School's summer internship program.
- Christie's Partner — Hosts the annual Young Visions exhibition and collaborates on digital exhibitions featuring student artwork.
- Constant Contact Partner — Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
- Derrick Adams Partner — Visiting artist who has participated in Studio in a School programs.
- Drama Club Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in New York City.
- EdVestors Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Boston.
- Evergreen Museum and Library Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Baltimore.
- Everyman Theatre Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Baltimore.
- Fred Wilson Partner — Visiting artist who has participated in Studio in a School programs.
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Philadelphia.
- Independence Seaport Museum Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Philadelphia.
- Intrepid Museum Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in New York City.
- Julie Mehretu Partner — Visiting artist who has participated in Studio in a School programs.
- MoMA PS1 Partner — Hosts interns through Studio in a School's summer internship program.
- Montefiore Einstein Partner — Collaborates on large-scale student art exhibitions across Montefiore’s network of campuses, including Studios in the Bronx 2022.
- Moonstone Arts Center Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Philadelphia.
- Museum of African American History Partner — Host organization for the Bloomberg Arts Internship: College program in Boston.
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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.
- Artist-in-Residence as Educatormethodology: artist_as_educatorBy placing professional, working artists directly in classrooms, the organization delivers visual arts education that models an artist's way of thinking—integrating technical skill, creativity, and passion—because this approach fosters deeper student engagement and cultivates both cognitive and social-emotional development through authentic creative practice.
- Arts-Integrated Social-Emotional and Cognitive Developmentmethodology: arts-integrated-social-emotional-learningBy using visual arts education as a vehicle for creative expression, the organization develops students' social-emotional skills, self-awareness, and cognitive abilities, because engaging in the artistic process—exploration, experimentation, reflection—builds persistence, observation, and personal agency in ways that reinforce both academic and personal growth.
- Youth Career Pathway Development in the Artsmethodology: career-pathway-partnershipsBy connecting young people to the cultural sector through internships, apprenticeships, and professional networks, the organization builds career-relevant skills and workforce readiness, because experiential learning with established arts organizations increases sector-specific knowledge, professional confidence, and long-term access to arts-based careers.