irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $43KEXHIBITIONS & VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS:OUR EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM IS KNOWN FOR ITS CURATORIAL RIGOR AND ABILITY TO PRODUCE AMBITIOUS, ENERGETIC EXHIBITIONS THAT BRING CONTEMPORARY ART INTO DIALOGUE WITH THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL REALITIES OF THE BRONX. WE PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS AND GUEST CURATORS INCLUDING THOSE UNDERREPRESENTED IN TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP THEIR PRACTICE AND PRESENT WORK WITHIN A VITAL COMMUNITY CONTEXT.
- #2 $60KPERFORMING ARTS & PUBLIC PROGRAMMING:OUR YEAR-ROUND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM PRESENTS INTERDISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCES MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, AND POETRY BY EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS FROM THE BRONX AND BEYOND. PROGRAMMING SPANS EXPERIMENTAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND CLASSICAL FORMS. OUR ANNUAL BRONX RIVER SOUNDS FESTIVAL SHOWCASES LOCAL ARTISTS IN AN OPEN, COMMUNITY-CENTERED SETTING, SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL VISIBILITY FOR ARTISTS UNDERREPRESENTED ON MAINSTREAM STAGES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Studio Program
Provides subsidized studio space for professional artists in disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and new media for up to two-year residencies.
Education Programs
Offers after-school and Saturday classes for youth in visual arts; free Teen Project Studio; and fee-based adult classes and community workshops.
Exhibitions & Visual Arts Programs
Showcases contemporary art through curated exhibitions, providing a platform for underrepresented artists and guest curators within the Bronx community context.
Performing Arts & Public Programming
Presents interdisciplinary performances in music, dance, theater, and poetry year-round, including the annual Bronx River Sounds Festival.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosting the Bronx River Sounds FestivalHosts an annual summer festival, Bronx River Sounds, featuring live music, cultural programming, workshops, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the multicultural heritage of the Bronx and provide a platform for local and underrepresented artists.
- Operating community engagement and public workshopsHosts free public workshops and community events such as DIY art workshops inspired by global soccer culture and City of Water Day, designed to foster creative expression and community participation across diverse audiences.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering environmental education and sustainability programmingProvides environmental arts education and sustainability initiatives, including the BRAC Environmental Education Garden and a greenroof, integrating art with neighborhood revitalization and environmental awareness. Hosts community events such as nature walks and indigo tie-dye activities focused on local waterways.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Offering community event and creative space rentalsOperates multiple rentable spaces within its 18,000 sq. ft. LEED Silver-certified building, including a 1,000 sq. ft. studio, a 1,200 sq. ft. ground-floor event space, a Community Room (up to 30), and a small meeting room (8–10), accommodating events from rehearsals to gatherings of up to 120 people standing.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating affordable artist studios and residenciesProvides professional artist studios for up to two-year residencies at below-market monthly rates ranging from $425 to $650 for spaces between 150 and 400 square feet. Studios are accessible seven days a week and support artists in producing new work across visual art disciplines.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presenting interdisciplinary performing artsPresents year-round interdisciplinary performances in music, dance, theater, and poetry by emerging and established artists from the Bronx and beyond, including experimental, contemporary, and classical forms. Hosts recurring performing arts events and productions throughout the year.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing contemporary visual art exhibitionsProduces ambitious visual art exhibitions that bring contemporary art into dialogue with the social and cultural realities of the Bronx, providing a platform for underrepresented artists and guest curators. Each exhibition is accompanied by community engagement activities such as tours, panels, workshops, mixers, and virtual art productions.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Providing youth and adult arts education programsOffers arts education programs for children, teens, and adults in disciplines including painting, drawing, cartooning, ceramics, pottery, watercolor, stained glass, and interdisciplinary practices. Programs include after-school, Saturday, and free offerings such as the Teen Project Studio, all taught by professional teaching artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$719K
Contributions & grants$532K74%
Program service revenue$185K26%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$882K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$211K
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$182K
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +47.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE SCOTT GREENFIELD | INTERIM ED. (LEFT 5/25) | 40 | $66K |
| GAIL NATHAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (LEFT 8/24) | 40 | $53K |
| AKIA SQUITIERI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED 5/25) | 40 | $19K |
board members · 8
- ANTHONY BAILEY — TREASURER
- DANIELLE CORBIN — SECRETARY
- EDUARDO DUARTE — VICE CHAIR
- FRANCHESCA DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE GIACCONE — BOARD MEMBER
- LILIANA CANDELARIO — CHAIR
- MICHAEL WHEELER — BOARD MEMBER
- TYREE ALEXANDER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 72
Who they work with
- Afterschool Alliance Partner — Partners with the New York Life Foundation to support BRAC's arts programs.
- Airtable Partner — Uses Airtable for rental request form management.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Partners with BRAC through the NYC Civic Corps to support community outreach and arts education programming.
- Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Funder — Provides foundation support for BRAC's arts programs.
- Aquinas Houses Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Argelia Arreola Partner — Bronx-based Mexican dancer and choreographer who created HOPE-MADE BREAD: Una historia sobre Las Patronas.
- Bill De Blasio Government — As Mayor, supported BRAC’s capital project through his office.
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Foundation funder supporting BRAC's programs
- Bronx Arts Space Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Government — Provides support for BRAC's arts programs.
- Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Government — Public funder supporting BRAC's programs
- Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Bronx Music Heritage Center of WHEDco Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation Partner — Supports BRAC's greenroof through its Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment program
- Bronx River Alliance Network — Member of the Bronx River Alliance since its inception in 2001.
- Bronx Tourism Council Funder — Provides foundation support for BRAC's arts programs.
- Cesar Orozco Partner — Cuban-Venezuelan pianist and composer who performed with SonAhead.
- City Parks Foundation Partner — Provides private support through the NYC Green Fund.
- Communilife Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Community Board 6 Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Con Edison Funder — Corporate supporter of BRAC's programs and initiatives
- Con Edison: The Power of Giving Funder — Foundation support for BRAC's arts programs.
- Conti’s Bakery Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Council Members Oswald Feliz, Althea Stevens, Eric Dinowitz, and the Bronx Delegation Partner — Collaborates with BRAC on arts programming through City Council funding and support.
- Daniel Prim Partner — Venezuelan Latin Grammy-winning drummer and percussionist who performed with Su Parampampan.
- Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting BRAC's programs
- Drew Gardens Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
- Eventbrite Partner — Uses Eventbrite for class registration and ticketing for public art workshops and summer programs.
- Flor Bromley Partner — Peruvian singer-songwriter who delivered a children's performance at the festival.
- Gustiamo - Italy’s Best Foods Partner — Provided free or affordable space for BRAC programming during building renovation.
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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.
- Art as a Vehicle for Cultural and Social Changemethodology: cultural_and_social_change_through_artBy integrating contemporary art with the social and cultural realities of the Bronx, the organization creates community-relevant exhibitions and programming that drive cultural and social change, because art rooted in local context fosters deeper engagement, collective identity, and transformative dialogue around sociopolitical issues.
- Community-Centered Platform for Underrepresented Artistsmethodology: community-centered_platformBy providing a platform for underrepresented artists and guest curators to develop and present their work in a community context, the organization increases access to cultural institutions and fosters sociopolitical impact, because visibility and inclusion in non-traditional spaces empower marginalized voices and challenge systemic inequities in the art world.
- Integrated Art, Education, and Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: integrated_art_education_environmentBy combining art, education, and environmental stewardship in a single holistic model, the organization develops future creators and change-makers while reflecting the cultural identity of the Bronx, because interdisciplinary programming strengthens community ownership, promotes sustainability, and deepens the civic relevance of artistic practice.