named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cunningham Technique Instruction Support
Funds courses in Cunningham technique and modern repertory at dance conservatories, including Purchase College Conservatory of Dance
Repertory Performance Support
Grants to organizations for performances of Merce Cunningham’s repertory, such as at Rockaway Beach
Transition Support Grant
Provides financial assistance to emerging and BIPOC dance artists as they move from academic training to professional dance careers
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 2 activities
- Funding BIPOC dance artists' transition to professional careersProvides grants to young Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) dance artists to support their transition from educational programs to professional dance careers.
- Funding financial aid for dance studentsProvides financial support to dance students at Purchase College Foundation Inc., including those transitioning from academic training to professional careers, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) dancers.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding performances of Merce Cunningham repertoryFinances programs related to performances of Merce Cunningham’s choreographic works, including at Rockaway Beach.
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Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
- Funding the teaching of Cunningham TechniqueSupports instruction in Cunningham Technique and related modern dance courses at the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$527K
Contributions & grants$38K7%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$247K47%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$949K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$200K
Grants paid out$35K
balance sheet
Total assets$9.03M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8.96M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -53.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA LENT | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $149K |
| RASHAUN MITCHELL | CO-DIRECTOR | 20 | $86K |
board members · 6
- ALLAN SPERLING — TRUSTEE
- JEFF SEROY — TRUSTEE
- LAURA KUHN — TRUSTEE
- LAURENCE GETFORD — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT SWINSTON — TRUSTEE
- SHAYLA-VIE JENKINS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- BLACK AND WHITE PROJECT SPACE INC Partner — Receives funding to support performances of Merce Cunningham repertory at Rockaway Beach.
- PURCHASE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives grants to support dance education and instruction in Cunningham Technique.
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.
- Equity-Focused Career Transition Supportmethodology: equity-focused career transition supportBy providing targeted support to young BIPOC dance artists as they transition from education to professional careers, the organization increases equity and inclusion in the dance field, because systemic barriers disproportionately affect artists of color at career entry points.
- Technique Preservation Through Educationmethodology: technique preservation through educationBy funding instruction in Cunningham Technique, the organization ensures the continuity of Merce Cunningham’s artistic legacy, because embodied pedagogical practice sustains choreographic innovation and historical lineage in dance.