irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $38.96MPROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY OF THE SCHOOL, SO THAT FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOT BE A BARRIER TO ENTRY FOR ITS TALENTED MUSICIANS, ACTORS, AND DANCERS. STUDENT ASSISTANCE INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES, CERTAIN GRANTS, AND FEDERAL AID GRANTS RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. APPROXIMATELY 88% OF THE COLLEGE POPULATION OF THE SCHOOL (945 STUDENTS IN TOTAL) RECEIVED STUDENT ASSISTANCE DURING 2024-2025.
- #2 $11.45MDURING 2024-2025 THE SCHOOL SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAM SERVICES INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF TALENTED MUSICIANS, ACTORS AND DANCERS. SUCH INDIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING, AUXILIARY SERVICES SUCH AS THE JUILLIARD STORE AND THE STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COSTS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Indirect Student Support Services
Supports student life and programming, including operations of the Juilliard Store, student residence hall, and employee benefits that enable institutional stability.
Student Financial Assistance Program
Provides scholarships, fellowships, prizes, and grants to ensure financial circumstances do not prevent talented musicians, actors, and dancers from attending. Approximately 88% of students received assistance during 2024–2025.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Offers global educational programming and international outreachDelivers K–12 educational curricula globally and operates The Tianjin Juilliard School in China, offering preparatory and graduate programs, and participates in international performances such as an early music festival at colonial missions in Bolivia with the Juilliard415 ensemble.
- Offers summer and continuing education programs for diverse learnersProvides summer intensives for high school students in dance and music, and offers semester-based online and in-person courses through Juilliard Extension, enrolling over 1,200 students annually in dance, drama, and music.
- Operates Preparatory Division for pre-college studentsRuns the Pre-College and Music Advancement Program for students ages 8–18, enrolling nearly 400 students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, with offerings in music and dance training.
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Original Dance Performance Production 3 activities
- Produces innovative performance projects merging artistic disciplinesCreates original productions such as 'R.O.S.E.', a dance-rave fusion performance integrating concert dance with underground culture, involving current students and alumni.
- Produces public dance performances and choreographic programsStages approximately 30 public dance performances annually, including the "New Dances" and "Spring Dances" series, the Choreographers and Composers concert, Senior Production, and Senior Graduation Concert, featuring original and established repertory works.
- Provides collaborative performance opportunities across disciplinesFacilitates collaborative performances involving musicians, dancers, and actors in chamber music, large ensembles, and joint productions with external arts organizations such as the Martha Graham Dance Company and Merce Cunningham Trust.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Conducts faculty-led research to promote representation in classical musicDevelops research-based resources, such as a faculty-curated list of works by Black composers, to advance diversity and inclusion in classical music repertoire and education.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts educational and community engagement events for drama studentsOrganizes Drama Community Meetings featuring guest speakers who engage students in discussions on the relationship between artistry and societal impact.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts over 700 annual performances featuring students and facultyPresents more than 700 performances annually across dance, drama, and music at Juilliard and in renowned venues in New York City and internationally, involving students and faculty.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers playwright development and fellowship programsSupports playwrights through workshops, readings, and a one-year, tuition-free graduate fellowship for four to five playwrights annually, fostering development of voice and dramatic structure.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in dance, drama, and musicProvides comprehensive training through BFA, MFA, Artist Diploma, and Master of Music degree programs in dance, drama, and music disciplines, including specialized majors in Chamber Music, Orchestral Studies, Collaborative Piano, and Composition.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to studentsOffers scholarships, fellowships, prizes, federal aid, and other financial support to approximately 88–90% of students, including 945 students during the 2024–2025 academic year.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Provides free digital access to performances through Juilliard LIVEOffers a free on-demand digital platform featuring select performances from its music, dance, drama, and preparatory divisions, expanding public access to its artistic output.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provides student support services and residential life programsOffers health and counseling services, career and academic support, disability accommodations, interdisciplinary mentoring, orientation for new students, leadership opportunities, cultural diversity events, and residential operations through the Meredith Willson Residence Hall.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$231.69M
Contributions & grants$79.46M34%
Program service revenue$80.31M35%
Investment income$69.85M30%
Other revenue$2.07M
expenses
Total expenses$198.59M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$97.87M
Grants paid out$39.60M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.78B
Cash$9.97M
Investments$1.51B
Liabilities$240.98M
Net assets$1.54B
Liquid reserves91.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 20
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DAMIAN WOETZEL | PRESIDENT | 50 | $1.30M |
| LESLEY ROSENTHAL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $661K |
| STEPHANIE VULLO | VP & GEN COUNSEL (THRU 9/24/2024) | 50 | $636K |
| CATHY NADEAU | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $624K |
| ADAM MEYER | PROVOST & DEAN | 50 | $481K |
| JOSEPH W POLISI | CHIEF CHINA OFFICER | 50 | $450K |
| CHRISTIAN KECK | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 50 | $418K |
| DAVID LUDWIG | DEAN & DIRECTOR, MUSIC DIVISION | 50 | $414K |
| WESTON SPROTT | DEAN & DIR., PREPARATORY DIVISION | 50 | $368K |
| ROBERT MCDONALD | COLLEGE STUDIO FACULTY | 50 | $363K |
| ALEXANDRA WHEELER | VP & CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 50 | $359K |
| EVAN D YIONOULIS | DEAN & DIRECTOR, DRAMA DIVISION | 50 | $352K |
| BRIAN ZEGER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR,VOCAL ARTS | 50 | $349K |
| MICHAEL KERSTAN | CONTROLLER | 50 | $347K |
| ALICIA GRAF MACK | DEAN & DIRECTOR, DANCE DIVISION | 50 | $344K |
| STEVEN LAITZ | CHAIR, MUSIC THEORY AND ANALYSIS | 50 | $333K |
| JANE GOTTLIEB | VP LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES | 50 | $278K |
| ROSALIE P CONTRERAS | VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS (THRU 7/15/24) | 50 | $271K |
| JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER NIGH | VP & CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 50 | $188K |
| MARY CARACCIOLI | CHIEF COMMN. AND MKTG OFFICER | 50 | $171K |
board members · 5
- ANNE AKIKO MEYERS — TRUSTEE
- CAMILLE ZAMORA — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINA MCINERNEY — TRUSTEE
- CONSTANCE MARKS — TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/1/2024)
- D ELLEN SHUMAN — TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/1/2024)
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Collaborates with Carnegie Hall on artistic programs as part of an alum's residency.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Collaborates with Carnegie Hall on performances and programs.
- David Robertson Partner — Head of the Orchestral Conducting program at Juilliard.
- Historical Performance programs Partner — Collaborates on joint performances with the Dance Division.
- Juilliard Journal Network — Source of published news and lookback content related to Juilliard Drama activities.
- Juilliard Opera Partner — Collaborates on joint performances with the Dance Division.
- Juilliard Orchestra Partner — Collaborates on joint performances with the Dance Division.
- Juilliard415 Partner — Ensemble of Juilliard musicians participating in early music performances
- Juilliard415 Partner — Ensemble of Juilliard musicians participating in early music performances and international festivals
- Lincoln Center Government — Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, providing access to a major arts and cultural hub.
- Lincoln Center Government — Located within Lincoln Center, providing proximity to major performance institutions and cultural organizations.
- Martha Graham Dance Company Partner — Collaborates on performances, including the University Partners Showcase at the Joyce Theater.
- Merce Cunningham Dance Company Partner — Melissa Toogood, Dean & Director of the Dance Division, is a former member, indicating a professional affiliation and artistic lineage.
- Merce Cunningham Trust Partner — Collaborates on performances at venues such as the Baryshnikov Arts Center.
- Office of Development Government — Department within The Juilliard School responsible for managing donations and gift programs.
- Studio Wayne McGregor Partner — Choreographic collaborator whose work is featured in Juilliard's New Dances: Edition 2025.
- The Apollo Partner — Collaborates on interdisciplinary performances and creative enterprise programs.
- The Atlantic Partner — Collaborates on creative enterprise programs.
- The Tianjin Juilliard School Network — Offers preparatory and graduate programs in China as part of Juilliard’s global education initiative.
- The Tianjin Juilliard School Partner — Collaborates on admissions and academic programs between New York and Tianjin campuses.
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.
- Artist-Citizen Development Modelmethodology: artist-citizen_modelBy training students to be both accomplished artists and socially engaged citizens, Juilliard prepares them to inspire and serve communities because artistic excellence combined with civic responsibility amplifies cultural impact.
- Historical-Contemporary Integration in Dancemethodology: historical-contemporary integrationBy studying historical repertory while creating new works with contemporary choreographers, students develop contextual depth and innovative voice because understanding tradition enables more informed and impactful artistic innovation.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Fusionmethodology: interdisciplinary-artistic-fusionBy integrating concert dance with underground cultural forms and fostering collaboration across dance, drama, and music, Juilliard expands artistic expression and innovation because cross-pollination of genres and disciplines generates novel forms of creative output.
- Master-Apprentice Pedagogy in Performance Trainingmethodology: master-apprentice pedagogyBy embedding students in a master-apprentice relationship with renowned artists and choreographers, Juilliard deepens interpretive and technical mastery because direct transmission from experienced practitioners fosters personalization and authenticity in artistic expression.
- Truthful Storytelling as Core Theater Practicemethodology: truthful storytellingBy training actors and playwrights to prioritize clarity, passion, and imagination in storytelling, Juilliard cultivates emotionally resonant and meaningful performance because truthful narratives produce deeper artistic and audience engagement.