named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Video Presentations
Free interactive online videos featuring world-renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Frank Gehry, and Elizabeth Murray discussing their creative processes and art forms, designed to be used across multiple academic subjects
Classroom Lesson Plans
Free, downloadable lesson plans developed by educators for multiple grade levels and subjects, aligned with Joy2Learn artist videos and adaptable to various classroom needs
Professional Development Mini-Course
Online, accredited training for educators on integrating the arts into core subjects, including a three-hour course on teaching geometry through sculpture and architecture, offering 3 CEUs upon completion
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Professional Development 2 activities
- Hosting an online video guide for educators on integrating arts-based resourcesProvides an online video guide hosted by Alan Gampel to help educators effectively incorporate Joy2Learn’s arts-based multimedia resources into classroom instruction across subjects.
- Providing accredited professional development courses for educatorsOffers a six-week asynchronous online course and a 3-hour mini-course for teachers focused on integrating creativity and Joy2Learn artist videos into teaching, awarding 3 continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion. The foundation is approved as a professional development provider by multiple state education departments.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Developing and providing classroom-ready lesson plans based on artist videosOffers adaptable, educator-developed lesson plans for multiple grade levels and subjects—including social studies, English, and math—that integrate Joy2Learn artist video presentations to enrich learning and support cross-curricular teaching.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Producing and distributing free online arts curriculum and multimedia resourcesCreates, curates, and distributes free interactive video presentations and multimedia resources featuring world-renowned artists demonstrating their art forms, intended for K–12 classroom use. These resources are used across subject areas and grade levels to support creative learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$15K33%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$58K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$253K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$247K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -64.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Alan Gampel — Executive Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Alan Gampel Partner — Collaborates with Alan Gampel to provide educational content on piano.
- Alan Gampel Partner — Concert pianist and founder who introduces Joy2Learn and its educational resources.
- Alan Gampel Partner — Virtuoso pianist and founder of the Joy2Learn Foundation.
- Arkansas Department of Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- Elizabeth Murray Partner — Collaborates with Elizabeth Murray to provide educational content on painting.
- Elizabeth Murray Partner — Featured in Joy2Learn videos used to support math and social studies lesson plans, focusing on creative strategy and personal narrative.
- Frank Gehry Partner — Collaborates with Frank Gehry to provide educational content on architecture and creative learning.
- Frank Gehry Partner — Collaborates with Frank Gehry to provide educational content on architecture.
- Giancarlo Esposito Partner — Honorary Chairman of Joy2Learn, featured in promoting the organization's mission and resources.
- Gregory Hines Partner — Collaborates with Gregory Hines to provide educational content on dancing.
- Hector Elizondo Partner — Collaborates with Hector Elizondo to provide educational content on acting.
- Hector Elizondo Partner — Featured in Joy2Learn videos used to support lesson plans on acting techniques and character development.
- MacArthur Foundation Funder — Elizabeth Murray received a “genius” grant from the MacArthur Foundation in 1999.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Government — Approved professional development provider
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- Nevada Department of Education Government — Approved professional development provider
- Nevada Department of Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- New York Department of Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- New York State Department of Education Government — Approved professional development provider
- Nosotros Partner — Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award by Nosotros
- Richard Serra Partner — Collaborates with Richard Serra to provide educational content on sculpture.
- Texas State Board of Education Government — Approved professional development provider
- Texas State Board of Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- United Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborated with Joy2Learn to host workshops for NYC teachers on using artist video presentations in classrooms.
- Washington Department of Education Government — Approved provider of professional development
- Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Government — Approved professional development provider
- Wynton Marsalis Partner — Collaborates with Wynton Marsalis to produce educational content on jazz and music.
- Wynton Marsalis Partner — Featured in Joy2Learn videos used to support social studies lesson plans, providing biographical and cultural context.
- renowned artists Partner — Partners with renowned artists to support delivery of arts education programming.
- renowned educators Partner — Partners with renowned educators to support delivery of arts education programming.
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.
- Artist as Model for Creative Learningmethodology: artist_as_modelBy exposing students and educators to the creative processes and personal journeys of renowned artists, we spark lasting motivation to learn because seeing authentic artistic problem-solving models innovation, resilience, and interdisciplinary thinking.
- Arts Integration Across Disciplinesmethodology: arts_integrationBy integrating the arts into core academic subjects, we improve student learning and retention because artistic exploration makes abstract concepts tangible and fosters deeper engagement through creative inquiry.
- Inquiry-Based Arts Educationmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy using art-based exploration and role-based inquiry, we foster empathy, critical thinking, and deeper understanding because students engage with content through personal narrative and hands-on investigation.