irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $73KPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CAE DEVISES AND LEADS PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND PEER EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRINCIPALS, CLASSROOM TEACHERS, IN-SCHOOL ARTS SPECIALISTS AND TEACHING ARTISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ARTS PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Development Program
Program for high school seniors providing career readiness training, internships at cultural organizations, financial literacy instruction, and college scholarships.
Family and Community Engagement
Initiatives that engage parents and caregivers in arts education to support student learning and school involvement.
Professional Learning
Professional development seminars, workshops, and peer exchanges for principals, teachers, teaching artists, and arts specialists.
Research
Federally funded research initiatives, including the Future Arts Initiative, to build evidence for the efficacy of arts education in schools.
School-Based Residencies
In-school, after-school, and summer arts residencies in visual and performing arts for pre-K–12 students, aligned with city and state learning standards.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts and disseminates research on arts educationConducts research on the efficacy of arts education through the Future Arts Initiative, supported by federal grants, and publishes reports on arts integration, academic achievement, and graduation rates; also hosts and disseminates external research such as the Wallace Foundation report under ESSA.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funds arts partnerships between schools and cultural organizationsCreates and funds collaborative programs between public schools and cultural institutions to establish and expand arts education initiatives aimed at school transformation.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Implements evidence-based arts education programsProvides direct arts education in dance, music, theater, and visual arts for Pre-K to 12th grade students, including in-school, after-school, and summer residency programs that align with state and city learning standards and support literacy, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Leads citywide advocacy for equitable access to arts educationAdvocates for policies and programs that expand access to arts education in public schools, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities in New York City.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Leads professional development for educators and school leadersDesigns and delivers professional development seminars, workshops, and peer exchange opportunities for principals, teachers, arts specialists, and teaching artists to strengthen arts programming in schools, including online resources developed during the pandemic.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Offers career development and college readiness programs for high school studentsProvides career education, college and career readiness training, mentored workplace internships, and access to exclusive college scholarships for New York City public high school seniors through structured programs that connect students with creative industries and cultural institutions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$233K74%
Program service revenue$81K26%
Investment income$6670%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$180K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$96K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$714K
Investments$253K
Liabilities$314K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves64.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -64.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET CROTTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $313K |
| MARINA SCHREIBER CHIEF | FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER | 5 | $205K |
board members · 14
- ALEXANDRA MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- AMY ADLER — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA CHEN — TREASURER
- CHLOE TAPP — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHOOKHOFF — DIRECTOR
- HELENA WILLNER — DIRECTOR
- JAMES GREENBERG — VICE CHAIR
- JILL BRAUFMAN — CHAIR
- JOANNE LENHART — VICE CHAIR
- LATASHA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- LAWRENCE BENENSON — DIRECTOR
- MARJORIE ALTSCHULER — DIRECTOR
- PARESH TRIVEDI — SECRETARY
- TOM BOOKER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Americans for the Arts Network — CAE is a member of this national network advocating for the arts.
- Arts Education Partnership Network — CAE is a member of this national partnership focused on advancing arts education.
- Arts Education Partnership Partner — Hosted and shared a resource compiled by the Arts Education Partnership on ESSA and the arts.
- Bjarke Ingles Group Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Brooklyn Arts Council Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Collaborates with CAE on arts education initiatives.
- Children's Museum of Manhattan Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- City Parks Foundation Partner — Collaborates to develop arts residency programs at SummerStage sites in each borough.
- City Parks Foundation Partner — Collaborates with CAE on arts education initiatives and hosts high school interns.
- Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides funding support for the Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) programs.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Future Arts Initiative Partner — Collaborative research initiative focused on building evidence for the efficacy of arts education in schools.
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Collaborates with CAE on arts education initiatives.
- Harlem School of the Arts Partner — Collaborates with CAE on arts education initiatives and hosts high school interns.
- Harlem School of the Arts Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Joyce Theater Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Hosts high school interns through CAE's Career Development Program.
- Museum of the City of New York Partner — Hosts high school interns through CAE's Career Development Program.
- NY Philharmonic Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- NYC Department of Education Government — CAE collaborates with the NYC Department of Education on arts education programs and initiatives.
- NYC Office of Arts & Special Projects Government — Cited a mission statement from the NYC Office of Arts & Special Projects regarding arts education in schools.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Collaborates with CAE on arts education initiatives.
- New York City Council Funder — Provides funding support for the Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) programs.
- Orchestra of St. Luke's Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
- Partnership with Children Network — The Center for Arts Education operates as a program of Partnership with Children.
- Ramon Gonzalez Partner — Principal who reported on the impact of CAE's programs in transforming a school into an arts-rich community
- Rockwell Group Partner — Provides internship opportunities for teens in CAE's Career Development Program.
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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.
- Arts Integration for Academic and Holistic Developmentmethodology: arts_integrationBy embedding the arts into core academic instruction, we improve student engagement, deepen understanding of curricular content, and enhance learning outcomes, because interdisciplinary learning fosters creativity, critical thinking, and connection to school.
- Capacity Building for Educators and School Leadersmethodology: educator_capacity_buildingBy strengthening the skills and knowledge of educators and school leaders through professional development and peer learning, we improve the quality and sustainability of arts education, because educator capacity is a key determinant of program effectiveness and institutional change.
- Youth Workforce Development with Wraparound Supportsmethodology: youth_workforce_developmentBy combining paid internships, pre-internship training, and financial literacy education with transportation and other supports, we increase youth participation and economic self-sufficiency, because removing structural barriers enables equitable access and long-term career engagement in the arts.