named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Celebrity Series
Features celebrated performers such as Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, and Ray Charles, highlighting Black artistic excellence
Family Programming
Offers family-friendly shows such as Plim Plim en Vivo, with discounted tickets for children 10 and under, bringing children's television characters to the stage in interactive productions
International Series
Presents global artistry including Chinese acrobatics, African Gospel Choirs, Japanese Taiko drumming, and Mexican folkloric ballet to provide underrepresented communities with access to world-class performances
Salsa Under the Stars
Free outdoor summer event featuring live salsa music, dancing, food, and community celebration in collaboration with The Salsa Project, Lehman Stages, and Havana Cafe
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting live performances and concertsHosts over 100 live performances annually in a 2,265-seat venue, featuring local, national, and international artists across genres including salsa, Latin music, classical, dance, and children's entertainment. Events include solo artist performances, themed concerts, and touring productions.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting outdoor and community engagement eventsOrganizes outdoor events such as "Salsa Under the Stars II" and other community-focused dance events featuring live music, dancing, food, and drinks to promote cultural engagement and public participation in the arts.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operating a large-scale performing arts venueManages a 2,265-seat performing arts center that hosts concerts, recitals, graduations, film shoots, conferences, and other large events, providing event space and technical support services.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Operating multicultural performance seriesRuns dedicated performance series that celebrate multicultural traditions, including a Latin music series highlighting salsa and New York’s contributions to the genre, an International Series featuring global acts such as Chinese acrobats and African Gospel Choirs, and a Celebrity Series championing Black artistic excellence with artists like Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing community access to affordable performancesOffers discounted tickets for children, students, and seniors, including $5 tickets for children aged 10 and under, and provides complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations for select events to increase access for underserved audiences.
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Managed Parking Services 1 activity
- Providing visitor parking servicesOffers on-site visitor parking for $10 per vehicle at Goulden Avenue and Bedford Park Boulevard West to support event attendance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offering VIP receptions for select performancesProvides exclusive pre-performance VIP receptions with complimentary drinks and light bites for select guests or ticket holders at high-profile events, enhancing donor and patron engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.60M
Contributions & grants$363K14%
Program service revenue$2.13M82%
Investment income$12K0%
Other revenue$98K
expenses
Total expenses$2.91M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$955K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$263K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR FERNANDO DELGADO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $542K |
| RENE ROTOLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $299K |
| TEMESGEN GEBREKIDAN NON-VOTING | AVP OF FINANCE, LEHMAN COLLEGE | 1 | $242K |
| DANTE ALBERTIE NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $219K |
| EVA BORNSTEIN NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/16/25) | 35 | $211K |
board members · 10
- AMAURYS VALDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA ROCKOWER — TREASURER
- CRISTINA N WOLFF CPA — BOARD MEMBER
- DESIREE LASTER HAYES ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- DR BEVERLY RAUDALES — SECRETARY
- DR VALERIE WASHINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY WEINBERG — VICE CHAIR
- MAXIMILLIAN TUCCI — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL J VOLPE ESQ — CHAIR
- SHEKERA A ALGARIN ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bobby Allende Productions Partner — Production partner for the "Son De Cuba" concert event.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Collaborates to present performances at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Presented a collaborative performance with the Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Lehman Center.
- Friends of Lehman Center Partner — Supporting organization contributing sponsorship for the performance season.
- GRUPO GALE Partner — Featured as special guest performers in a co-presented concert event.
- Goya Foods Partner — Sponsor renewing support to help expand community outreach and programming.
- Havana Cafe Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Salsa Under the Stars event
- Havana Café Partner — Sponsor contributing to the performance season.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Funder providing support to grow programming at Lehman Center.
- La India Partner — Featured performer in the annual Mother's Day concert.
- Lehman College Government — Part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, indicating affiliation with a public university.
- Lehman College Network — Located on the campus of Lehman College and formed in affiliation with the institution.
- Lehman Stages Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Salsa Under the Stars event
- Los Parceritos Partner — Colombian performance group hosted for a live show at the Lehman Center.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Lehman Center in partnership with the New York City Council and the Bronx Delegation.
- New York City Transit Authority Government — Provides public transportation services near Lehman College Campus.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder providing support through the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Plim Plim Partner — Collaborates with the Plim Plim brand to present a live musical adaptation of its children's programming.
- The Salsa Project Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Salsa Under the Stars event
- Westchester Transportation Info Government — Provides transportation information for visitors from Westchester County.
strategies · 2
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.
- Culturally Rooted Performance as Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_access_and_educationBy presenting performances that celebrate local, national, and international cultural traditions—particularly those of the Bronx and Latino communities—we strengthen community connection and cultural identity, because shared cultural expression fosters belonging and sustained audience engagement.
- Subsidized and Affordable Access to Expand Equitymethodology: affordable_accessBy reducing financial barriers through subsidized tickets and low-cost services like parking, we increase access to the performing arts for underserved audiences, because affordability directly enables participation among economically marginalized communities.