irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $101KIMPACT YOUTH PROGRAM- THIS PROGRAM USES CREATIVE ARTS AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO INSPIRE SELF DEVELOPMENT AND INFULENCE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. IMPACT YOUTHH PERFORMED IN FRONT OF 25,000 PEOPLE AT SELECT VENUES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. THE MEMBERS CREATE AND PERFORM ORIGINAL YOUTH DANCE AND MUSIC ROUTINES THAT RANGE FROM HIP HOP, BALLET, TRADITIONAL, AFRICAN AND MODERN DANCE. ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE POETRY, SPOKEN WORDS, MONOLOGUES, SONGS AND ESSAYS.
- #2 $280KDOCUMENTARY FILM- NEW HERITAGE ORIGINALLY PRODUCED FILMS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
IMPACT Youth Program
Youth arts and leadership initiative using creative expression in dance, music, poetry, and theater to foster self-development and social change; performs for audiences across NYC
New Heritage Films
Produces documentary films highlighting Black cultural figures and movements, including "Harlem Is... Healing" and "Driving the Green Book"
Reel Legacy Films Series
Presents documentary screenings on Black historical figures and social justice themes, such as Muhammad Ali and the Black Panthers, with post-screening talk-backs
Voza Rivers Legacy Series
Open-mic competition and staged reading series showcasing new works by Black playwrights, culminating in public performances and audience engagement
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Hosting intergenerational town halls on activism and leadershipOrganizes and presents intergenerational town hall events focused on activism, leadership, and cultural legacy, featuring prominent public figures, activists, and panelists. Events include live performances by Impact Repertory Theatre and have been presented under titles such as "Impact Legacy: The Power of Generations."
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Presenting staged readings and legacy series programsPresents staged readings and final installments of legacy-focused programming such as the Voza Rivers Legacy Series, including the screenplay "If Only Yesterday." These events are often held in partnership with institutions like The City College of New York and feature emerging writers and performers.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Producing and presenting documentary films and film seriesProduces and presents documentary films and curated film series such as the Reel Legacy Film Series, including "Power to the People: Ali, an American Hero," "Harlem Is...Healing," "The Kathleen Cleaver Project," and "Black Panthers, Law, and Radical Justice." Screenings are often offered with free admission and include post-film talk-back sessions with filmmakers and special guests.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting theatrical works by artists of color and underrepresented communitiesProduces and presents plays, musicals, and Off-Broadway performances that highlight the voices and narratives of veteran and emerging artists of color and marginalized communities. Examples include "Broken Mirror," "The Ballad of Dog God," "Benefits," "Blond, Black and Beautiful," and "Please Don't Bring No Bad Vibes, - Only Love!" with performances hosted at venues such as the Producers Club Theaters in New York City.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing youth arts programming and performance opportunitiesOffers youth-led arts programming through divisions such as Impact Repertory Theatre, resulting in live performances in dance, music, poetry, and spoken word for over 25,000 people across New York City venues.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Serving as fiscal sponsor and capacity-building hub for emerging arts groupsActs as a parent organization and fiscal agent for emerging producers, small nonprofits, and community collaborations such as Shades of Truth Theatre, Community Works, Harlem Bomb Shelter, Wings & Soar, and Harlem Shakesperean, supporting their development and program delivery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$756K
Contributions & grants$753K100%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$753K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$162K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$48K
Net assets$114K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +67.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 19
- AALIYTHA STEVENS — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA HOROWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL COVINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN COVINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- IRENE GANDY — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMAL JOSEPH — BOARD MEMBER
- JANICE M ROBINSON — BOARD SECRETARY
- JARDENA KIFLE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOYOUS PIERCE — BOARD MEMBER
- KATS ABE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARVA ALLEN — PRESIDENT
- RAQUEL RIOS — BOARD MEMBER
- SHIRLEY WASHINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SYLVIA WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- VOZA RIVERS — BOARD MEMBER
- YASMINE VAUGHN — BOARD TREASURER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- AUDELCO Network — Roger Furman received an award from AUDELCO’s Board of Directors.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts the Intergenerational Town Hall event at its facility, The FORUM at Columbia University.
- Columbia University School of Theatre Partner — Provided a training program grant to New Heritage Repertory Theatre.
- Community Works Partner — One of several nonprofit organizations for which NHTG serves as parent organization and fiscal agent.
- Count Basie Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with New Heritage Theatre Group for the "Visas for Life" concert in 2000.
- Fibonacci Inc. Partner — Honored New Heritage Repertory Theatre for its cultural contributions to Harlem.
- Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Partner — Highlighted as a civic institution tied to Harry Belafonte’s engagement with Harlem
- HARYOU-ACT Government — Federally financed anti-poverty program with which Roger Furman was employed when founding New Heritage Repertory Theater.
- Harlem Bomb Shelter Partner — Co-presents theatrical productions including "Broken Mirror" and "The Ballad of Dog God."
- Harlem Bomb Shelter Partner — Copresents theatrical productions including "Broken Mirror" and "The Ballad of Dog God."
- Harlem Bomb Shelter Partner — Copresents theatrical productions with New Heritage Theatre Group.
- Harlem Bomb Shelter Partner — Coproduced and presented a joint theatrical event featuring "Broken Mirror" and "The Ballad of Dog God."
- Harlem Bomb Shelter Partner — Coproduced theatrical performances including "Broken Mirror" and "The Ballad of Dog God."
- Harlem Cultural Archives Partner — Partner in a multi-site outdoor exhibition event on preservation and place in Harlem
- Harlem YMCA Partner — Partner in a multi-site outdoor exhibition event on preservation and place in Harlem
- IMPACT Repertory Theatre Partner — Highlighted as a key Harlem artistic institution connected to Harry Belafonte’s legacy
- Jamal Joseph Partner — Moderates talk-back sessions following Reel Legacy Films screenings.
- Jamal Joseph Partner — Writer and filmmaker collaborating on the documentary film Ali, an American Hero.
- Robert F. Smith Center for Performing Arts Partner — Venue partner hosting the event.
- Schomburg Center Partner — Partner in a multi-site outdoor exhibition event on preservation and place in Harlem
- Shades of Truth Theatre Partner — One of several nonprofit organizations for which NHTG serves as parent organization and fiscal agent.
- The City College of New York Partner — Collaborates on the Voza Rivers Legacy Series and public cultural events
- The City College of New York Partner — Collaborates with New Heritage Theatre Group to present a final reading of a screenplay in the Voza Rivers Legacy Series.
- UOhnit.com Partner — Affiliate partner of New Heritage Theatre Group.
- Voza Rivers Government — Leader whose leadership is honored by New Heritage Theatre Group in continuing the organization's mission.
- Yoruba Cultural Center Partner — Partner in a multi-site outdoor exhibition event on preservation and place in Harlem
strategies · 2
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 Activism and Community Healingmethodology: art-as-activismBy using multidisciplinary storytelling and performance rooted in the lived experiences of African and Latino descendants, the organization fosters healing, cultural dialogue, and social transformation because art serves as both a platform for marginalized voices and a vehicle for community-level change.
- Youth Development through Arts and Leadership Trainingmethodology: arts-based_youth_developmentBy combining creative arts with leadership development, the organization promotes youth self-actualization and positive social change because artistic engagement builds confidence, critical consciousness, and civic agency in young people.