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HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132552500 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hsanyc.org
revenue
$5.2M
expenses
$6.8M
net assets
$12.9M
employees
222
volunteers
50
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ART'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND ENRICH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS FROM THE HARLEM AND BEYOND THROUGH DIRECT EXPOSURE TO, AND TRAINING IN, THE CORE DISCIPLINES OF DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER AND VISUAL ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arts education institution based in Harlem, New York, founded in 1964 to provide training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts to young people and adults. Offers multi-disciplinary programs across four core disciplines, with a focus on accessibility and community enrichment. Serves students from Harlem and beyond, with over 60% receiving financial aid.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

ARTScape Summer Program
Annual summer arts program offering immersive training in the core disciplines
College Prep Program
Specialized training program for students ages 8-17 preparing for careers in the arts, including HSA Prep and Pre-Prep tracks
HSA Jr and Teen Dance Ensembles
Pre-professional performance groups for select students ages 10-17 that perform at high-profile venues across New York City
Opportunities for Learning in the Arts
Provides arts instruction to children in NYC public schools in response to cuts in public school arts funding
Summer Dance Intensive
Ballet and modern-based training program for intermediate and advanced dancers, culminating in a public performance
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 2 activities
    • Arts education programs for youth and adults
      Provides comprehensive training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts through in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs for children, teens, and adults. Offers early childhood classes, pre-professional training, college and career readiness, and public programs serving 4,806 individuals annually, with 420,000 class hours delivered each year across two 16-week terms totaling 32 weeks of instruction.
    • Arts outreach and in-school programs
      Delivers arts instruction to over 1,000 students in New York City public schools through the Opportunities for Learning in the Arts and Education Outreach programs, bringing dance, music, theater, and visual arts programming to schools in Harlem, the Bronx, upper Manhattan, and the greater NYC area.
  • Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
    • Facility rentals and venue operations
      Provides rental access to studio, classroom, theater, and event spaces including a 144-seat theater, Dorothy Maynor Hall, and a seasonal courtyard for performances, screenings, galas, lectures, and social gatherings, with income supporting organizational programs and public events.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Pre-professional arts training and scholarship program
      Runs a pre-professional scholarship program (HSA Prep and Pre-Prep) for students ages 8–18 offering advanced training in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, full-tuition scholarships, academic support, mentoring, audition preparation, portfolio reviews, and college application assistance to prepare students for arts-focused high schools and professional careers.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Specialized arts instruction and industry partnerships
      Offers advanced courses in illustration, animation, film, video game design using Unity software, and digital media, with hands-on projects and professional mentorship. Partners with WEBTOON to deliver exclusive workshops for Advanced Comics students and connects learners with industry professionals for real-world experience.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Student performance and public showcase opportunities
      Produces mainstage theatrical productions, recitals, concerts, and exhibitions each semester, along with student showcases, on-camera acting presentations, and off-site performances at venues including The Apollo Theater and Radio City Music Hall. Offers performance opportunities in black box theater productions, community events, and collaborative festivals across New York City.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer arts programs for children and youth
      Operates a six-week summer arts camp for children in kindergarten through 8th grade and shorter intensive programs for ages 5–14, featuring instruction in multiple artistic disciplines, field trips, community building, and performance opportunities. Includes a Summer Dance Intensive for intermediate and advanced students and one-week Musical Theatre intensives culminating in public showcases.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Support services for summer program participants
      Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children enrolled in the summer arts program and organizes field trips to destinations such as the Bronx Zoo, Dorney Park, and movie theaters to enhance community building and cultural exposure.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.15M
Contributions & grants$2.68M52%
Program service revenue$1.61M31%
Investment income$247K5%
Other revenue$612K
expenses
Total expenses$6.81M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$4.16M
Grants paid out$542K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.18M
Cash$695K
Investments$3.34M
Liabilities$1.29M
Net assets$12.89M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES C HORTON CEO & PRESIDENT 40 $301K
YOMARA H HERNANDEZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $169K
VANESSA CLARK CHIEF OFFICER OF PEOPLE & CULTURE 40 $148K
WILLIAM L HOGANS CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER 40 $144K
LOIS HENRY DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING 40 $104K
board members · 14
  • AYANNA CLUNIS — TRUSTEE
  • EZRA EZZARD — TRUSTEE
  • JACQUELINE NICKELBERRY — TRUSTEE
  • JASON MATHEWS — TRUSTEE
  • JOSHUA MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • JULIAN JOHNSON — TREASURER
  • KAREN SANDERS — TRUSTEE
  • KENNETH W TABER — CO-CHAIR
  • KRISTINE G MANOUKIAN — TRUSTEE
  • LISA DAVIS — TRUSTEE
  • RONA SEBASTIAN — TRUSTEE
  • SANDRA BUCHANAN — CO-CHAIR
  • SARAH NEEDHAM — TRUSTEE
  • WENDY WASHINGTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • American Ballet Theatre Partner — Provides certification as an ABT National Training Curriculum School and administers yearly ABT Student Examinations for HSA ballet students.
  • Broadway Partner — Collaborates with guest artists from Broadway for workshops and master classes.
  • Dorothy Maynor Partner — Founder of Harlem School of the Arts and pioneering African-American soprano who established the organization to provide arts education rooted in community values.
  • Dorothy Maynor Partner — Harlem School of the Arts honors the legacy of Dorothy Maynor, its founder, in its music programming.
  • Downtown Community Television Center Partner — Partnered with HSA on the Harlem Teen Film Festival.
  • Ghetto Film School Partner — Collaborated with HSA on the Harlem Teen Film Festival to celebrate teen filmmakers from Harlem and Greater New York.
  • Global Action Project Partner — Collaborated with HSA on the Harlem Teen Film Festival.
  • Harlem Academy Partner — Offers a 20% discount for Harlem Academy students.
  • Herb Alpert Foundation Funder — Provided generous support for HSA’s Renaissance Project completed in 2020.
  • Monalisa Perez Government — Chief Operating Officer at Harlem School of the Arts, point of contact for venue rentals and membership inquiries.
  • Nicole Avant Partner — Partnered to create the Jacqueline and Clarence Avant Scholarship and Arts Access Fund to expand access to arts education.
  • Olander Wilson Partner — Professional actor and instructor leading on-camera classes
  • Pro-TV Partner — Partnered with HSA on the Harlem Teen Film Festival.
  • Radio City Music Hall Partner — Partners with HSA to offer workshops and mentorship through the Radio City Rockettes dancer development program.
  • Radio City Rockettes Partner — Provides weekly precision technique classes led by Rockettes members during the HSA Summer Dance Intensive and participates in mentorship and workshops.
  • Red Rabbit Partner — Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for campers during the summer program.
  • Steinway & Sons Partner — Recognized HSA as an official Steinway Select School, affirming the quality of its facilities.
  • Target Partner — Collaborated with HSA to celebrate Black History Month with a performance by John Legend featuring HSA students.
  • The Disney Theatrical Group Partner — Partnered with HSA to pilot a children’s version of The Lion King.
  • WEBTOON Partner — Provides exclusive workshops, mentorship, and industry insight to HSA's Advanced Comics students through a multi-year collaboration.
  • Wilhelmina Modeling Agency Partner — Engages with HSA through its WillyMoves Division to educate students and parents on the commercial dance and entertainment industry.
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.

  • Individualized Artistic Development through Skill-Based Placement and Tailored Scheduling
    methodology: individualized_artistic_development
    By assessing students individually and placing them in appropriately challenging classes with customized schedules, the school ensures progressive skill development and confidence building because instruction is aligned to each student’s artistic level and interests.
  • Interdisciplinary Arts Training with Cultural Legacy Integration
    methodology: interdisciplinary_arts_training
    By integrating dance, music, visual arts, and theater within a curriculum rooted in Harlem’s cultural heritage, students connect personal growth to community identity and artistic excellence, deepening engagement and relevance because the learning is both technically rigorous and culturally affirming.
  • Pre-Professional Training with Holistic Support and Industry Integration
    methodology: pre-professional_scholarship_training
    By combining advanced, sequential arts training with academic and career support, mentorship from active professionals, and real-world opportunities, students are prepared for careers in the arts because the model bridges skill development with professional socialization and industry access.
  • Scholarship-Linked Access to Ensure Equity in Arts Education
    methodology: scholarship-linked_access
    By tying financial aid to legacy-building and long-term participation, the school expands access to high-quality arts education for students of all economic backgrounds because removing financial barriers sustains engagement and fosters inclusive excellence.