named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Drama Club
Musical theater program for students in grades 3–5 that builds vocal technique, character development, and ensemble performance, with a fall revue and spring production.
Hip-Hop (2–5)
High-energy hip-hop class teaching coordination, rhythm, and self-expression through choreography and improvisation, inspired by New York City street dance culture.
Jr. Improv (K–1)
Improvisation class that encourages creativity, storytelling, and stage presence through games and exercises, ending with a humorous student-created performance.
Junior Drama Club
Introduction to musical theater for students in grades K–2, focusing on imaginative play, movement, and storytelling through songs and dances from popular musicals.
Mix It Up Dance
Dance class for students in grades K-5 that explores diverse styles including jazz, hip hop, ballet, ballroom, and K-pop, culminating in an open class showcasing choreography.
Music and Movement (Pre-K4)
Introductory class combining song and dance to develop verbal, auditory, and social skills in young children, culminating in a shared performance.
Pop Star Party! (K–1)
Music and movement class where young students sing and dance to popular hits from artists like Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa, building performance confidence and creativity.
Singer/Songwriter (2–5)
Program where students learn to write lyrics and melodies, develop original songs, and explore musical storytelling, culminating in a shared songwriting showcase.
Tap/Ballet (K–1)
Combined dance class introducing foundational skills in tap and ballet, including rhythm, coordination, and choreography, with no requirement for specialized footwear.
That’s My Jam (Pre-K4)
Playful dance class for the youngest students, using age-appropriate music to build coordination, spatial awareness, and teamwork through movement and games.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 4 activities
- Offer master classes and performance opportunities with Broadway professionalsProvides weekly master classes led by Broadway performers, including performance opportunities, Q&A sessions, and guest artist workshops integrated into intensives and year-long programs.
- Operate free, year-long theater programs for elementary and middle school students (grades 4–8)Offers a tuition-free, year-long musical theater program culminating in a fall musical revue and a spring full-scale musical performed on a professional stage, including training in acting, voice, and dance from professional Teaching Artists and master classes with Broadway performers.
- Produce and stage full musical productions with youthProduces and stages full musical productions guided by professional teaching artists, including spring productions with upper elementary students and student-driven revues inspired by Broadway shows.
- Provide free, year-round theater programs for high school students (grades 9–12)Offers a free, year-round musical theater program focused on character development through singing, acting, and dancing, culminating in a spring performance. Includes audition-only conservatory-style classes led by industry professionals to prepare students for pre-professional or collegiate paths.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver arts education to nearly 2,250 NYC students through federally funded programsProvides performing arts education to approximately 2,250 students across New York City’s five boroughs through partner schools and federally funded community learning centers.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive performing arts education programs for youth in Pre-K through 12th gradeProvides interactive performing arts programs across all five boroughs of New York City, focusing on technical skills, social-emotional learning, confidence, connection, mindfulness, and creativity. Programs are delivered in-school and after-school through residencies led by professional teaching artists.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Expand access through scholarships and inclusive programmingOffers needs-based scholarships, payment plans, and free open-access community classes during school breaks—including themed events for Halloween and Pride Month—to increase access for students lacking arts opportunities.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Host semester-end open classes and student performancesHosts invited open classes at the end of each semester for students to share learned dance styles, choreography, songs, and original work—including student-led talent shows and performance numbers—with families and communities.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Run tuition-free summer and intensive performance programsOffers multiple tuition-free intensives, including a three-week Pop/Rock performance intensive and a summer musical revue program for students in grades 4–12, culminating in live performances with full production elements such as sound check and green room protocols. Also includes a 7-day audition preparation intensive for rising high school seniors featuring mock auditions and feedback panels.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Strengthen school partnerships through capacity-building collaborationsServes as an arts or cultural partner in initiatives like the Broadway Junior Program and the Arthur Miller Foundation Fellowship by providing teaching artists to mentor public school teachers, co-develop lesson plans, and co-teach sessions to build institutional capacity in theater education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$702K
Contributions & grants$173K25%
Program service revenue$523K75%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$690K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$307K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$304K
Cash$293K
Investments$0
Liabilities$224K
Net assets$79K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MCGUIRE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $67K |
| SAMANTHA BLAIN | BOARD MEMBER & TEACHING ARTISTS/PROGRAM COORDINATO | 40 | $43K |
board members · 11
- CLINT COLLINS — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIN GLASS — CO-CHAIR
- JANE WHITTY — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDSAY SISSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIELLE MACMINN — TREASURER
- MARK STEIN — CO-CHAIR
- MEREDITH TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SCHILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL KIM — SECRETARY
- ROSE JAVIER — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMMY DAVIES — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Government — Federal grant program that funds BBK's community-based arts education initiatives
- AMF Funder — Provides financial support to Broadway Bound Kids.
- Archana Jayaram Partner — Vice Chair on the Board of Directors.
- Arthur Miller Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the Fellowship program to strengthen theater education in NYC public schools.
- Charin Foundation Funder — Supports the Community Theater Ensemble programs through financial contributions.
- Clint Collins Partner — Board Member.
- Find Your Light Funder — Supports the Community Theater Ensemble programs through financial contributions.
- Genesis Inspiration Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Broadway Bound Kids.
- Horrison Foerster Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Broadway Bound Kids.
- Lindsay Sisson Partner — Board Member.
- Lizzie@broadwayboundkids.org Partner — Contact point for school partnerships and program coordination
- Ma. Rosario Torres Javier Partner — Board Member.
- Marielle MacMinn Partner — Treasurer on the Board of Directors.
- Mark Stein Partner — Chair Emeritus on the Board of Directors.
- Meredith Van De Water Partner — Board Member.
- Michael Schiller Partner — Board Member.
- Musical Theatre International Partner — Partner in the Broadway Junior Program supporting public school musical theater productions.
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Supports Broadway Bound Kids through public funding for cultural programs.
- NYC Department of Education Office of Arts and Special Projects Partner — Collaborates on the Broadway Junior Program and Arthur Miller Foundation Fellowship to support arts education in public schools.
- Ness Funder — Provides financial or in-kind support to Broadway Bound Kids.
- New York City Government — Geographic focus of programming and community engagement.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for the Community Theater Ensemble programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support for Broadway Bound Kids' programs through funding, with backing from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- PS 158 Partner — After-school arts partner for delivering performing arts programs to students
- PS6 Partner — Partners with PS6 to deliver after-school performing arts programs, utilizing school facilities and coordinating with school staff.
- Path Fund Funder — Supports the Community Theater Ensemble programs through financial contributions.
- Patricia Leonard Partner — Board Member.
- Shubert Foundation Partner — Supports the Broadway Junior Program as a collaborating organization.
- The PATH Fund Partner — Collaborates with Broadway Bound Kids on the BBK Rocks Pop/Rock Performance intensive for students lacking access to the arts.
- The PATH Fund Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BBK on the BBK Rocks program for students lacking access to the arts.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Career and Long-Term Development Integrationmethodology: career_pathway_integrationBy embedding professional exposure, internships, and college preparation into programming, the organization supports sustained youth development because connecting artistic training to real-world opportunities reinforces purpose, skill application, and post-secondary readiness.
- Performing Arts as a Tool for Youth Empowermentmethodology: performing-arts-youth-empowermentBy engaging youth in sustained, ensemble-based performing arts training, the organization fosters personal, social, and artistic development because creative expression in a community-centered environment enables young people to explore their full potential and build confidence.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Ensemble Practicesmethodology: social-emotional-learningBy integrating mindful check-ins and student-created group agreements into each class, the organization builds trust and community because structured, emotionally aware routines create safe spaces that support both individual well-being and collective norms.
- Student-Centered and Inclusive Learning Modelmethodology: student-centered_learningBy meeting students at their developmental and skill levels and centering student voice in programming, the organization increases engagement and growth because a personalized, inclusive approach fosters creativity, belonging, and ownership in the learning process.