irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $61KDURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR BALLET AND BEYOND NYC COLLABORATES WITH NYC AFTER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT AND HIGH QUALITY BALLET AND MODERN DANCE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. BALLET AND BEYOND NYC RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE GIFTS OF ALL STUDENTS AND SUPPORTS THEM AS THEY TRANSFER THE DISCIPLINE INVOLVED IN LEARNING DANCE TO OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES.
- #2 $10KBALLET AND BEYOND NYC IS COMMITTED TO MAKING THE RESOURCES OF NEW YORK CITY ACCESSIBLE TO OUR STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. WE MENTOR AND PREPARE THEM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE YOUNG ARTISTS BY INTRODUCING THEM TO PROFESSIONALS IN THE DANCE FIELD AND BY PROVIDING COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANIES, BROADWAY PERFORMANCES, AND OTHER WORLD CLASS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Year Program
Provides free, twice-weekly ballet and once-weekly modern dance classes to elementary and middle school students at partner sites including Goddard Riverside Community Center, Hamilton Grange Middle School, and PS17. Includes mentorship and preparation for performing arts high school auditions.
Enrichment & Mentorship Program
Supports students' long-term development by providing complimentary tickets to professional dance and Broadway performances, connecting them with professionals in the field, and mentoring them toward higher education and training opportunities.
RYSE Conservatory (Summer Performing Arts Conservatory)
Free six-week summer intensive for youth, offering daily training in ballet, modern, hip hop, voice, acting, and theater dance, culminating in a full conservatory performance. Taught by professional NYC artists.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 4 activities
- Academic-year dance training in partnership with community organizationsProvides rigorous classical ballet, modern dance, and hip hop instruction to elementary and middle school students during the academic year through partnerships with after-school and community-based programs in New York City. Offers twice-weekly ballet and once-weekly modern dance classes, delivers training on-site to reduce cost and travel barriers, and includes provision of instruction, attire, and structure.
- Saturday dance programming and community partnershipsOffers free Saturday morning ballet classes in partnership with Hamilton Madison House and leads the dance component of Performing Arts Saturdays at the Bernie Wohl Center on Saturday afternoons, expanding access to structured dance education outside the regular school week.
- Summer Performing Arts Conservatory programOperates a six-week, full-day summer conservatory program (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) offering intensive training in ballet, modern dance, hip hop, voice, acting, theater dance, and choreographic workshops. The program includes daily rehearsals and culminates in a full-conservatory stage performance, with full scholarships available for participants.
- Youth mentorship and arts career preparationMentors students in personal development through dance discipline, prepares them for auditions for performing arts high schools and scholarship opportunities, and connects them with professionals in the dance field to inspire artistic growth and career pathways.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Access to professional live performancesProvides complimentary tickets to professional dance performances, Broadway shows, and other world-class live entertainment for students, enhancing cultural exposure and artistic inspiration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$214K
Contributions & grants$202K94%
Program service revenue$14K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$169K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$50K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE L CAVE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 11 | $11K |
| CARLTON TERRENCE TAYLOR JR | DIRECTOR | 10 | $10K |
board members · 7
- BARBARA SHELLY — DIRECTOR
- CLARKE HARNED — DIRECTOR
- DEB LIFSHEY — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD MARRINAN — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
- LUCY BERMINGHAM — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA GERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN MACALUSO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Beacon program Partner — Collaborates to provide free dance instruction to students.
- Bernie Wohl Center Partner — Hosts the dance portion of Performing Arts Saturdays on Saturday afternoons.
- Carlton Terrence Taylor Jr. Partner — Co-director of the R.Y.S.E. Conservatory
- Goddard Riverside Community Center Partner — Partnership enables free dance programming for elementary and middle school students.
- Hamilton Madison House Partner — Partner organization offering free Saturday morning ballet classes.
- Michelle Partner — Contact person for partnership and donation inquiries.
- Michelle Cave Partner — Co-director of the R.Y.S.E. Conservatory
- NYC after-school and community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with after-school and community-based organizations in New York City to deliver dance training programs during the academic year.
- NYS After School and Community-Based Programs Partner — Collaborates with after-school and community-based programs in New York City to deliver dance training and performance opportunities.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Collaborates on workshops and programming, as indicated by shared imagery and programming context.
- existing after-school programs Partner — Partners with after-school programs to deliver ballet instruction at locations where children already gather after school.
- musical theater director Partner — Partners with a musical theater director to co-direct the summer performing arts conservatory.
- other non-profit organizations Partner — Collaborates with non-profits that serve children outside of school hours to provide accessible ballet training.
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.
- Arts-Based Empowerment Through Dancemethodology: arts-for-empowermentBy providing professional ballet training to youth from underserved communities, the organization fosters personal empowerment, self-expression, and confidence because structured artistic discipline helps students develop identity, resilience, and a sense of achievement that extends beyond the studio.
- Community-Integrated Access Modelmethodology: community-based program deliveryBy delivering dance instruction directly through existing community centers and after-school programs, the organization increases access to the arts because it reduces financial, logistical, and transportation barriers that typically exclude low-income students.
- Exposure to Professional Arts Ecosystemsmethodology: exposure-to-professional-artsBy connecting students with professional dancers and live performances, the organization inspires artistic development and career awareness because direct exposure to the professional arts world expands students’ aspirations and contextualizes their training within a broader creative industry.
- Mentorship-Integrated Arts Educationmethodology: mentorship-integrated arts educationBy integrating mentorship and professional guidance into dance instruction, the organization supports students' personal growth and resilience because sustained relationships with artist-instructors help transfer artistic discipline into lifelong success and pathways to advanced training.