named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bronx Arts Blazers
Athletics program for middle school students, offering flag football, volleyball, and basketball across fall, winter, and spring seasons
Bronx Arts Ensemble
After-school program offering visual arts, chorus, and dance instruction to students
Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble
After-school theater program where 4th–6th graders rehearse and perform a Shakespeare play, culminating in professional productions in the Bronx and Manhattan
R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel)
Music and mentoring program that enables students to write, perform, and record original songs, honoring the Bronx’s hip-hop heritage
Thrive Collective Classical Theater
Partnership program offering classical theater instruction to 7th graders twice weekly, hosted through The Point Community Development Corporation
Wave Makers Swim Program
Elementary school swim lessons provided in partnership with Asphalt Green
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 2 activities
- Deliver specialized arts instruction and after-school programsProvides specialized arts instruction including one-on-one music lessons taught by professionals from the Bronx Conservatory of Music, after-school arts and education programs through the Bronx Arts Ensemble, classical theater and visual arts instruction via The Point Community Development Corporation, and participation in the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble, where students rehearse and perform a 90-minute Shakespeare play over eight months culminating in two professionally produced performances.
- Offer hip-hop and music production education through R.H.Y.M.E. programOffers the R.H.Y.M.E. program, in which students write, perform, and record original songs, connecting curriculum to the Bronx’s legacy as the birthplace of hip-hop.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host annual arts performances and cultural programsHosts over 100 performances annually, including student productions, chorus performances, and dance recitals, and provides access to exclusive educational performances by Lincoln Center’s jazz ensemble and grade-level-tailored programming through an annual partnership with the Museum of Modern Art.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate public charter school with integrated arts educationOperates a public charter school serving approximately 600 students in grades K–8, integrating rigorous academics with instruction in theater, music, dance, and visual arts across both elementary (grades K–5) and middle school (grades 6–8) levels. The school has served nearly 5,000 children since 2002 and consistently outperforms district, city, and state averages in English Language Arts and Math.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Provide swim lessons and athletics programsProvides swim lessons for elementary school students through a partnership with Asphalt Green's Wave Makers program and offers a year-round athletics program for middle school students including co-ed flag football, girls’ volleyball, girls’ basketball, and boys’ basketball.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Require middle school arts specializationRequires 6th-grade students to choose a specialization in one of four arts disciplines—visual art, music, dance, or theater—for continued study through 8th grade.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer state academic assessmentsAdministers New York State Regents exams in Living Environment and Algebra to 8th-grade students as part of its middle school academic program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.84M
Contributions & grants$2.37M16%
Program service revenue$12.38M83%
Investment income$89K1%
Other revenue$263
expenses
Total expenses$13.39M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$9.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.68M
Cash$10.49M
Investments$1.29M
Liabilities$8.58M
Net assets$12.10M
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Ortiz | Executive Dir. | 40 | $239K |
| Ryan McCabe | Principal | 40 | $198K |
| Krisann Vega | Principal | 40 | $171K |
| Melanie Hok | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $170K |
| Patricia Rooney | Dir. of Systems | 40 | $157K |
| Marija Kero | Dir. of Curriculum | 40 | $153K |
| Jasmin Abbatiello | Dir. of Develop. | 40 | $145K |
| Wendy Anderson | Teacher | 40 | $132K |
board members · 12
- Arlene Bascom — Treasurer
- Barbara Scott — Chair
- Charles Whites Jr — Vice Co-Chair
- Dan Vislocky — Trustee
- David Barnard — Vice Co-Chair
- Denise Brecher — Trustee
- Eric Osorio — Trustee
- Evette Stair-Radlein — Trustee
- Loretta Cargill — Trustee
- Lori Biancamano — Secretary
- Susan Geishenheimer — Trustee
- Zahreen Ghaznavi — Trustee
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Asphalt Green Partner — Provides swim lessons for elementary students through its Wave Makers program.
- Bronx Conservatory of Music Partner — Provides one-on-one music instruction to Bronx Arts students.
- Classical Theatre of Harlem Partner — Provides theater-based educational and literary programs to students.
- Community Bots Partner — Provides STEM-robotics training and equipment for young women and teachers.
- Concerts for Compassion Partner — Delivers classical music and educational programs to students.
- EarlyBird Partner — Provides game-based assessment tools to identify early reading challenges including dyslexia.
- Heckscher Foundation for Children Funder — Supports access to education and enrichment experiences for underserved youth.
- Hunts Point Alliance for Children Government — Supports the Hunts Point Community Partnership, which connects families with community services.
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Government — Recognized as a School of Distinction for excellence in arts education.
- KidsGardening Partner — Supports gardening education initiatives for children.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Provides exclusive jazz ensemble performances for student audiences.
- Museum of Modern Art Partner — Provides annual tours and special programming tailored to grade levels.
- NYS Department of Education Government — Recognized as a Reward School
- New York Agriculture in the Classroom Partner — Works with educators to increase understanding of agriculture and food systems.
- New York City Government — Operates as a public charter school within the New York City school system.
- New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Network — Member organization promoting arts instruction in New York City.
- New York Life Government — Includes Bronx Arts in its Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative, providing training and resources.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Honored as a Reward School by the New York State Department of Education.
- Public Theater Partner — Collaborates on the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble, producing student performances.
- The Point Community Development Corporation Partner — Offers classical theater and visual arts programming to Bronx Arts students through its Youth Development initiatives.
- Thrive Collective Partner — Provides classical theater classes and the R.H.Y.M.E. music and mentoring program to students.
strategies · 5
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 Integration as Academic and Social Catalystmethodology: arts-integrationBy integrating rigorous arts instruction with academic education, we produce higher academic achievement and personal development, because engagement in the arts fosters creativity, innovation, and emotional growth that reinforce learning and life success.
- Arts Partnerships for Immersive Learningmethodology: arts-partnership_immersionBy leveraging strategic partnerships with cultural and educational organizations, we produce immersive, multidisciplinary arts experiences, because collaboration with external arts institutions expands access to expertise, resources, and authentic learning contexts.
- Early Arts Exposure for Holistic Developmentmethodology: early-arts-exposureBy providing early and sustained exposure to the arts, we produce long-term academic success and social development, because formative experiences in the arts build cognitive, emotional, and social foundations in children.
- Fearless Creativity and Identity Developmentmethodology: fearless_creativityBy cultivating fearless creativity and pride in personal and community identity, we produce empowered learners, because a strong sense of self and belonging enhances motivation, resilience, and engagement in education.
- Grief-Sensitive School Culturemethodology: grief-sensitive_schoolsBy integrating grief sensitivity into school culture through structured training and resources, we produce better support for bereaved students, because staff equipped with trauma-informed practices can more effectively meet students’ emotional and academic needs.