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THE TOM GOLD DANCE FOUNDATION 51 WEST 81ST STREET

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 451443886 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T23 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · tomgolddance.org
revenue
$25K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$0
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Tom Gold Dance is a New York City-based classical dance company founded in 2008 by former New York City Ballet soloist Tom Gold. The company presents original choreography and classical works in intimate settings, featuring accomplished ballet artists from leading companies worldwide. It performs in New York City and internationally, emphasizing artistic collaboration and the evolution of classical dance.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Fall and Spring Seasons
Annual performance series in New York City showcasing original choreography and classical works by Tom Gold Dance
International Performances
Touring program including appearances in France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Bulgaria, and Cuba, often in partnership with cultural festivals
Mad About the Boy
Choreographic work performed in Berkshire, MA, part of the company's touring and regional engagement efforts
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
    • Creates and stages original choreography
      Creates original choreographic works integrated with music and design, using accomplished contemporary ballet artists. The company has created more than a dozen original works for Tom Gold Dance and external organizations such as Vassar College, Bermuda Arts Festival, Oregon Ballet Theater, and the New York City Ballet Choreographic Institute.
    • Produces classical and original dance performances
      Produces annual fall and spring performance seasons in New York City, presenting both traditional classical dance and original choreographic works. The company has produced over twelve original works by Tom Gold and presented performances at venues including the Guggenheim Museum, Guggenheim Bilbao, and the Rose Footprint Theatre in Lenox, MA.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Communicates with audiences through newsletters
      Operates a newsletter to share updates about performances, events, and company activities with audiences.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funds dance-related charitable activities
      Funds the TOM GOLD DANCE PERFORMANCE SOCIETY INC for charitable purposes, supporting dance performance and related initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Engages in international cultural representation
      Represents the United States in international dance festivals, including the 23rd International Ballet Festival of Havana in October 2012, promoting American classical and contemporary dance abroad.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$146K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -90.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THOMAS A GOLD PRESIDENT 40 $8K
board members · 3
  • ALEXANDER ZARETSKY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • LINDA BICKS — DIRECTOR
  • LUCY DOBRIN — CHAIR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • 2wice Arts Foundation Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the interactive iPad application DOT DOT DOT.
  • Abigail Mentzner Partner — Collaborated with dancewear designer Abigail Mentzner.
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • Charles Yang Partner — Collaborated with musician Charles Yang on original works.
  • Guggenheim Bilbao Partner — Performed "November Steps" at the venue in 2016.
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Partner — Presented work at the museum's "The Yellow Salon: A Bright Night in November" event.
  • John Zorn Partner — Collaborated with composer John Zorn on original works.
  • Pentagram Partner — Design firm involved in creating the interactive iPad application DOT DOT DOT, through Abbott Miller.
  • Shakespeare & Company Partner — Hosted Tom Gold Dance performances at the Rose Footprint Theatre on its campus.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Partner — Presented choreographic adaptation of "November Steps" in conjunction with the Alberto Burri retrospective.
  • TOM GOLD DANCE PERFORMANCE SOCIETY INC Partner — Recipient of charitable grants from THE TOM GOLD DANCE FOUNDATION 51 WEST 81ST STREET.
  • Thomas Lauderdale Pink Martini Partner — Collaborated with composer Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini on original works.
  • Tom Gold Dance Network — Member of the network of New York City-based classical dance organizations.
  • composers Partner — Collaborates with composers in the creation of performances
  • designers Partner — Collaborates with designers in the creation of performances
  • foundations Partner — Provides support for the company's mission and programming
  • musicians Partner — Collaborates with musicians in the creation of performances
strategies · 2

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