named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to children in foster care to pursue arts education and training, currently serving 77 children with 111 scholarships awarded
Creative Workshop Program
Offers hands-on arts workshops for foster youth, expanded by 75 percent under program leadership
Cultural Excursions Program
Organizes visits to museums, performances, and cultural events for children in foster care, expanded through program management improvements
Culture Club
Engagement initiative for art-loving youth in foster care, created to deepen involvement with the arts
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Creative Arts WorkshopsConducts hands-on creative arts workshops for children living in residential foster care and other group settings. In 2025, delivered 160 workshops to 1,155 children.
- Family ARTogether Art Activity DistributionDistributes Family ARTogether art activity packages to support accessible at-home arts engagement. Distributed 1,100 packages in 2025.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Arts Programming for Children and Young Adults in Foster CareProvides arts-based programming including cultural excursions, creative workshops, and arts scholarships to thousands of children and young adults aged 2–26 in New York City’s foster care system, including those in foster homes, residential care, adopted from foster care, and those who have aged out. Since 2010, served over 20,200 children through these programs.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Arts Scholarship ProgramEnrolls children and young adults in formal arts education programs based on interest or talent. In 2025, awarded 135 scholarships to 79 children; support includes sustained engagement in areas such as music, theater, visual arts, and performance. The program grew to 111 scholarships serving 77 children in recent years.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Corporate and Foundation Partnership InitiativesPartners with corporations and foundations such as Bergdorf Goodman and Christie's to expand program reach. Includes corporate engagement events (e.g., assembling and delivering over 1,000 art project packages) and receiving proceeds from events like the Christie's Staff Art Show. Support from Bergdorf Goodman enabled enrollment of 30 additional youth in the Arts Scholarship Program.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Cultural Excursions ProgramOrganizes cultural excursions for children in foster care to museums, dance, theater, and musical performances across New York City. In 2025, organized 124 excursions serving 3,002 children.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising and Public EventsHosts an annual gala featuring live performances by program participants, seasonal fundraisers, and participates as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, where runners raise funds for its mission. Raised over $350,000 through fundraising efforts to support core programs.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Program Evaluation and Data Management SystemsImplements centralized workplace platforms to integrate databases and improve program tracking, evaluation, and reporting capabilities.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement ProgramEngages screened and trained volunteers to support program delivery, including chaperoning cultural excursions and assisting at events for children in foster care.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Youth Internships and Artist-Led ProgramsOffers youth internship opportunities and artist-led programming in partnership with cultural institutions such as Hauser & Wirth and Christie's. Activities include guided exhibition walkthroughs, drawing classes with artists, public tour leadership (e.g., Mark Bradford exhibition), and themed workshops (e.g., Maurice Sendak exhibit with mask-making). Includes private gallery tours and conversations with artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$602K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$403K
expenses
Total expenses$908K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$254K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$581K
Cash$381K
Investments$188K
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$513K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN KASARSKY | EXECUTIVE DI | 30 | $63K |
board members · 15
- BETHANY BRICHTA — DIRECTOR
- DARYL DYER — VICE CHAIR
- EILEEN SCHEIN — DIRECTOR
- ELEANOR HENRY — DIRECTOR
- HAROLD KODA — DIRECTOR
- MARA KANE — BOARD CHAIR
- MATTHEW PERLMAN — DIRECTOR
- NANCY CHILTON — SECRETARY
- NIGEL CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- STACEY COHEN — DIRECTOR
- SUMIKO KANAZAWA — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE SOUSA — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE TOBAK — DIRECTOR
- TASHI SARHAN — DIRECTOR
- TRAVIS SCHWERIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 79
Who they work with
- 92nd St Y Partner — Cultural institution partner offering group arts experiences and individual study opportunities
- ACS Childrens Center Partner — Hosts Creative Storytime in the Nursery for young children in foster care.
- Abbott House Partner — Foster care agency partner connecting children to arts programs
- Abbott House Partner — Hosts Art Workshops in the Bronx for children in residential foster care.
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Cultural institution partner offering group arts experiences and individual study opportunities
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Partner organization providing cultural experiences for children in foster care
- AmeriCorps Partner — Partner in workforce development initiative supporting youth internship opportunities
- American Ballet Theater Partner — Cultural institution partner offering group arts experiences and individual study opportunities
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Partner organization providing cultural experiences for children in foster care
- Art Production Fund Partner — Cultural institution partner offering group arts experiences and individual study opportunities
- Bergdorf Goodman Funder — Supports Culture for One through The Bergdorf Goodman Foundation Fund, recognized with an Inspiration Award for transformative partnership.
- Bergdorf Goodman Partner — Corporate partner that provided funding through the Bergdorf Goodness Foundation Fund and organized employee volunteer activities in support of Culture for One's programming.
- Bergdorf Goodman Partner — Corporate sponsor providing financial support and industry exposure for older teens
- Bergdorf Goodman Partner — Cultural engagement partner collaborating with Culture For One, as acknowledged by their Group Manager.
- Bergdorf Goodman Partner — Stacey Cohen, a board member and Vice-President at Bergdorf Goodman, strengthens the partnership between the company and Culture for One.
- Blue Note Jazz Club Partner — Partner organization providing cultural experiences for children in foster care
- Broadway Partner — Partner entity providing theater access for children in foster care
- Catherine Goodman Partner — Conducted a drawing class for Culture for One youth in collaboration with Hauser & Wirth.
- Catholic Guardian Partner — Foster care agency partner connecting children to arts programs
- Children’s Aid Partner — Foster care agency partner connecting children to arts programs
- Christie's Partner — Corporate sponsor providing financial support and industry exposure for older teens
- Christie's Partner — Partnered with Culture for One through its Social Responsibility Program, providing youth with guided art tours, workshops, and financial support from the Staff Art Show proceeds.
- Corcoran Cares Partner — Corporate sponsor providing financial support and industry exposure for older teens
- Credit Suisse Americas Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting the organization's mission
- Development Specialists, Inc. Partner — Corporate sponsor providing financial support and industry exposure for older teens
- Eleanor Ambos Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting the organization's mission
- Eleanor Henry Partner — Adoptive parent and board member of Culture for One.
- Enuma Okoro Partner — Led an intimate exhibition walkthrough for Culture for One youth as part of a collaborative program with Hauser & Wirth.
- Find Your Light Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting the organization's mission
- Forestdale Partner — Foster care agency partner connecting children to arts programs
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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.
- Arts-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: arts_based_youth_developmentBy engaging children in foster care in tailored arts programming, the organization fosters personal growth, resilience, and expanded future aspirations because creative expression supports healthy development and builds self-efficacy in the context of trauma and instability.
- Therapeutic Arts Programmingmethodology: therapeutic_artsBy delivering arts experiences through clinically trained art therapists and teaching artists, the organization helps youth process trauma and develop coping skills because structured artistic engagement functions as a clinical tool for emotional healing and psychological resilience.
- Youth-Centered, Individualized Arts Engagementmethodology: youth_centered_programmingBy tailoring arts opportunities to each child’s talents, interests, and goals—through direct matching with programs—the organization increases relevance and impact because personalized, youth-led participation enhances engagement, ownership, and sustained development.