named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies and Workshops
Hosts visiting artists such as double bassist Nina Bernat, choreographer Oya Bangura, and author Eric Velasquez for classroom visits, performances, and hands-on projects.
Bay Shore Dances / Bay Shore Baila
Annual dance event culminating year-long residencies in African, Bollywood, hip-hop, Latin, and other dance styles for middle and high school students.
Bay Shore Goes to Broadway
Sponsors student trips to see Broadway productions such as Hamilton, SUFFS, and The Lion King, integrating them into classroom curricula.
Knighthorse Theater Company
Annual four-day Shakespeare residency integrated into the English Language Arts curriculum for high school students.
Writers Series
Brings award-winning authors and poets to Bay Shore High School for readings and writing workshops with students.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding arts education programs and residenciesFunds multi-year and annual arts programs in the Bay Shore School District, including the Writers Series, Shakespeare residencies with Knighthorse Theater Company, and residencies with teaching artists in music, dance, and poetry. These programs are integrated into the curriculum and culminate in student performances and publications.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Hosting professional artists and performers for student engagementBrings professional artists, musicians, authors, and performers to the Bay Shore School District for workshops, performances, master classes, and Q&A sessions with students across grade levels, including U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, cellist Mark Summer, and Broadway professionals David Bushman and Marshall Coid.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organizing student field trips to cultural performancesOrganizes and funds field trips for students in the Bay Shore School District to attend Broadway, off-Broadway, and other professional theater and music performances, including "Hamilton," "Having Our Say," "SUFFS," "Our Town," and "How I Learned What I Learned," often accompanied by post-performance discussions or educational components.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Producing and co-sponsoring student dance and performance eventsOrganizes and produces annual student dance and performance events such as Bay Shore Dances/Bay Shore Baila, which showcase student talent across multiple genres including African, Bollywood, Hip-hop, and Latin dance, and supports other student productions like "Lemons in the Limelight" and faculty-led performances.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Supporting cultural and historical educational experiencesFunds and organizes educational experiences that connect arts and history, such as a historical walking tour at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to complement the study of Washington Irving, and interdisciplinary programs that explore the African Diaspora, war history, and contemporary art through artist engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$48K86%
Program service revenue$8K14%
Investment income$1600%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$51K
balance sheet
Total assets$168K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$163K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +59.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BETH COOPER — DIRECTOR
- BILAL POLSON — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD C KLINE — DIRECTOR
- EMILY BOYD DAHAB — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW MODULA — DIRECTOR
- ROBB FITZGIBBONS — DIRECTOR
- VIKI ZIMOLKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Bay Shore High School Partner — Partnered with the school to organize student trips to Broadway performances.
- Bay Shore High School Drama Department Partner — Co-organized events featuring visiting artists and performers.
- Bay Shore Schools Partner — Collaborates with Bay Shore Schools to support arts education programs
- Bay Shore Students Arts Education Fund Funder — Provided financial support for a field trip to Sleepy Hollow cemetery to enhance students' understanding of American literature.
- Ben Flocks Jazz Band Partner — Performed for elementary students as part of the annual professional ensemble series.
- Bob McChesney Partner — Participated in a two-day residency with high school music students, culminating in a joint public performance.
- Calabria Foti Partner — Participated in a two-day residency with high school music students, culminating in a joint public performance.
- Creative Ministries Partner — Performed “Elephant and Piggie: We Are in a Play” for kindergarten students across three elementary schools.
- David Bushman Partner — Broadway Dance Captain who conducted master classes for Bay Shore students
- David Bushman Partner — Collaborated on a Fosse/Chicago dance workshop; served as Dance Captain of the Broadway production of Chicago.
- Eric Velasquez Partner — Led a residency with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to create and publish bilingual illustrated books.
- Frank Romeo Partner — Vietnam War veteran and artist who shared his story with students at Bay Shore High School.
- Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Partner — Partnered to arrange a post-performance talk-back with the cast of Hamilton for Bay Shore students.
- GoFundMe Partner — Used as an online fundraising platform to collect donations for the organization's programs.
- Imani Winds Partner — Performed for elementary students as part of the annual professional ensemble series.
- Jessica Meyer Partner — Bay Shore alumnus and professional violist/composer who participated in a performance or workshop at Gardiner Manor.
- Jody Reynard Partner — Co-led a Fosse/Chicago dance workshop with David Bushman.
- Joy Harjo Partner — Delivered keynote address and engaged with students at the Ethnic Pen writers’ conference.
- Joy Harjo Partner — Served as keynote speaker at the Ethnic Pen Conference at Bay Shore High School.
- Knighthorse Theater Company Partner — Conducts an annual four-day Shakespeare residency integrated into the high school English curriculum.
- Knighthorse Theater Company Partner — Partner in delivering the annual Shakespeare Residency program for Bay Shore students.
- Knighthorse Theatre Company Partner — Partnered to bring Shakespeare performances to Bay Shore High School students.
- Manhattan Brass Partner — Performed for elementary students as part of the annual professional ensemble series.
- Mark Summer Partner — Collaborated with orchestra students through performances and workshops at Bay Shore High School and Middle School.
- Mark Wood Partner — Musician who conducted a residency program with students.
- Marshall Coid Partner — Broadway concertmaster and violinist who coached students and the pit orchestra
- Melissa Errico Partner — Coached high school theater students performing in “Into the Woods,” offering character development guidance.
- Michael Riley Partner — Guest teaching artist who led a voice residency program.
- Miguel Cossio Partner — Guest teaching artist for Reader’s Theater program at Brook Ave.
- Mike Millan Partner — Engaged as an alumnus artist to work with students on musical theater and inspire future musicians.
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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.
- Artist Engagement as Pedagogical Catalystmethodology: artist-in-residenceBy connecting students with professional artists through residencies, coaching, and interactive performances, the organization deepens learning in theater, dance, and music, because direct mentorship from working artists enhances skill development, motivation, and real-world understanding of artistic practice.
- Equitable Access to Arts Educationmethodology: equitable-accessBy underwriting arts programs and removing financial and social barriers, the organization ensures all students can participate in arts education, because equal access fosters inclusive engagement and supports the educational and personal development of every student, regardless of background or resources.
- Transformative Exposure to Professional Artsmethodology: transformative-exposureBy providing live, professional arts experiences such as Broadway performances and artist residencies, the organization fosters lasting student engagement and community investment in arts education, because direct exposure to high-caliber art inspires deeper personal and educational connections to the arts.