irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.45MENGAGEMENT ASSISTANCENON-PROFIT DANCE COMPANIES AND OTHERS RENT THE JOYCE THEATER AT A HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED WEEKLY RENTAL FEE. IN FY24, THE JOYCE RENTED THE THEATER TO 14 DANCE COMPANIES AND ONE OTHER COMPANY.
- #2 $2.42MPRODUCING, TOURING, AND ARTIST SERVICES:CHOREOGRAPHERS, DANCERS AND MUSICIANS ARE IDENTIFIED AND INVITED TO COLLABORATE ON DANCE CREATION PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS MAY TAKE FROM THREE MONTHS TO THREE YEARS CULMINATING WITH A PREMIERE OF THE WORK AT THE JOYCE THEATER WITH FURTHER EXPECTATIONS OF TOURING UNDER THE JOYCE THEATER PRODUCTIONS PROGRAM. FIVE CREATION PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED IN FY24. THREE PROJECTS WERE TOURED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
American Dance Platform
Annual curated series showcasing diverse U.S.-based dance companies, including Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Soles of Duende, with a focus on underrepresented voices in dance.
Dance Creation Projects
Commissions choreographers, dancers, and musicians to develop new dance works over periods of three months to three years, culminating in premieres at The Joyce and potential touring.
Off-Site Presentations
Extends the theater’s reach by presenting dance performances at venues across New York City, including Lincoln Center, Brooklyn’s Invisible Dog Art Center, and Hudson River Park.
Subsidized Theater Rental
Provides nonprofit dance companies with access to The Joyce Theater at weekly rental fees significantly below operating costs, enabling performance opportunities for emerging and established groups.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Delivering dance education and student engagement programsProvides live dance experiences for students in grades 1–12 through school-time matinee performances, artist residencies, and interactive workshops that include dance composition and direct interaction with dancers and choreographers. Partners annually with organizations like Parsons Dance to present sensory-friendly performances for neurodivergent students and students on the autism spectrum.
- Providing professional development for educators in danceOffers Professional Learning Workshops for teachers and administrators as part of its dance education programming to build capacity in arts education.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 2 activities
- Hosting curated thematic performance initiativesHosts multi-week curated initiatives such as a Black History Month program exploring Dandyism in dance across historical and contemporary contexts, including Minstrelsy & Vaudeville, The Harlem Renaissance, and Ballet & Contemporary Dance.
- Staging public performances and special eventsStages dance performances and hosts special events such as the opening night of Ballet Festival: Curated by Misty Copeland, including post-performance cocktail receptions with artists at venues like PHD Rooftop Lounge to celebrate innovation in ballet.
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Presenting off-site and touring dance performancesConducts off-site dance presentations at venues including Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, the Invisible Dog Art Center, Hudson River Park, Jacob’s Pillow, New York City Center, and New York Live Arts.
- Supporting dance creation and touring projectsSupports dance creation projects directly, with five completed in FY24 and seven supported in FY23, three of which in each year were toured through the Joyce Theater Productions program.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensuring accessible performances for patrons with disabilitiesProvides ADA-compliant accommodations including accessible seating (rows A–H), restrooms, assisted listening devices, and service animal access at every performance to ensure an inclusive viewing experience.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding the creation of new dance works through commissioning grantsAwards commissioning grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to selected dance artists to support the development of new works performed at The Joyce Theater. In its 25th-anniversary year, awarded 25 dance companies $25,000 each for new work development.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operating a performance venue for dance companiesOperates The Joyce Theater at 175 Eighth Avenue in New York, NY, providing a venue for an annual 45 to 48-week performance season featuring over 400 domestic and international dance companies, reaching more than 150,000 audience members annually. Rents the theater to nonprofit dance companies and other groups at a highly subsidized weekly rate.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating box office and ticketing servicesOperates a physical box office at 175 Eighth Avenue open Monday–Friday noon–6pm with extended hours on performance days. Processes phone, online, and in-person ticket sales with service charges ($7 online/phone, $2 in-person), offers free exchanges within the same dance company, honors unused tickets for up to one year, and provides standby ticketing and ticket exchanges under defined policies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$17.19M
Contributions & grants$8.84M51%
Program service revenue$6.94M40%
Investment income$1.17M7%
Other revenue$240K
expenses
Total expenses$16.10M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$7.70M
Grants paid out$455K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$76.40M
Cash$1.10M
Investments$23.34M
Liabilities$17.58M
Net assets$58.82M
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +47.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA SHELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $889K |
| MARGARET HOLLENBECK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $357K |
| DANIELLE GEE | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING | 40 | $167K |
| JEFFREY SEGAL | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | 40 | $165K |
| HUONG HOANG | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $155K |
| ANDREW SHEAGREN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $155K |
| LOUIS ALBRUZZESE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $154K |
board members · 18
- AJAY BHANDARAM — TRUSTEE
- ALAN CUMMING — TRUSTEE
- AMIT WADHWANEY — CHAIR
- CATHY WEINROTH — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES M ADELMAN — VICE CHAIR
- JANE E GOLDBERG — SECRETARY
- JKERRY CLAYTON — CHAIR EMERITUS
- JOHN FALK — TRUSTEE
- JOHN M BASNAGE DE BEAUVAL — TRUSTEE
- KEANE EHSANI — TRUSTEE
- LAUREN E SHORTT — TRUSTEE
- MADELYN WILS — TRUSTEE
- MELINA FISHER — TRUSTEE
- MERYL ROSOFSKY — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL FELLER — TRUSTEE
- MONICA B VOLDSTAD — TRUSTEE
- MONICA F AZARE — TRUSTEE
- R RICHARD ABLON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- ADA Government — Complies with Americans with Disabilities Act standards for accessibility.
- Ballet Tech Foundation, Inc. Partner — Partnered with Ballet Tech Foundation, Inc. to acquire and renovate the Elgin Theater into The Joyce Theater.
- BambooHR Partner — Uses BambooHR for job applications and career management.
- Bronxdale High School Partner — Participates in The Joyce Theater's Dance Education Program as a Performance for Study Partner, collaborating with teaching artists and attending multiple dance performances.
- Chelsea Factory Partner — Participates in The Joyce Theater's Family Matinee programming, attending performances with students and families.
- Citizens Private Bank Partner — Sponsor of the Summer Soirée event.
- Con Edison Funder — Provider of special program support
- Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Funder — Key supporter of the Dance Education Program for Schools
- EVIDENCE Partner — Features the artistic work of Ronald K. Brown and collaborators like Wunmi Olaiya in performance and behind-the-scenes features.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook for outreach and updates.
- Friends Seminary School Partner — Participates in The Joyce Theater's Dance Education Program as a Performance for Study Partner, bringing students to performances for over a decade.
- GKV Charitable Foundation Funder — Lead supporter of the Dance Education Program Live-Streaming Pilot Project
- Grace Church School Partner — Participates in The Joyce Theater's Dance Education Program as a Performance for Study Partner, engaging in residencies and joint lesson development.
- Hubbard Street Dance Company Partner — Hosts the company’s performances and features its resident artists, including Aszure Barton.
- In Motion Funder — Key supporter of the Dance Education Program for Schools
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram for outreach and updates.
- Jacob’s Pillow Partner — Presented choreographic work and received the inaugural Jacob’s Pillow Men Dancers Award.
- Malpaso Dance Company Partner — Co-presents performances featuring Cuban-born musicians Aldo López-Gavilán and Ilmar Gavilán.
- New York City Center Partner — Presented choreographic work as part of the Fall for Dance Festival in 2024 and 2025.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder of dance education and family programs
- New York Live Arts Partner — Presented choreographic work.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting dance education and family programs
- Parsons Dance Partner — Collaborates with The Joyce Theater to offer sensory-friendly performances for neurodivergent students and students on the autism spectrum.
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Partner — Presents revivals of Paul Taylor’s choreographic works through collaborations with artistic director Michael Novak.
- SLA Foundation Funder — Provider of special program support
- TDF Partner — Partners with TDF to provide accessibility services, though TDF tickets are not eligible for standby use.
- The Joyce Theater Partner — Operates box office and ticketing services for performances at The Joyce Theater.
- The Lorge School Partner — Participates in The Joyce Theater's Dance Education Program as a Performance for Study Partner, attending performances with students and families.
- The MAP Fund Funder — Provided support for the Princess Grace Artist Fellowship Grant awarded in 2025.
- TikTok Partner — Social media presence on TikTok for outreach and updates.
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strategies · 4
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-Centered Venue and Production Modelmethodology: artist-centered-venue-designBy providing a permanent, purpose-built venue and supporting multi-year dance creation projects, the organization ensures stability for dance artists and enables the development and touring of new works, thereby advancing the art form and increasing its reach.
- Collaborative and Inquiry-Based Engagement in Education and Creationmethodology: collaborative_authorshipBy using inquiry-based learning and collaborative authorship models that center care, memory, and community, the organization deepens student and artist engagement, fostering sustainable creative practices and pathways.
- Diverse Artistic Programming to Advance Public Appreciationmethodology: diverse-artistic-programmingBy presenting a broad spectrum of dance styles and traditions—from established to experimental—the organization fosters public understanding and appreciation of dance as a dynamic and evolving art form.
- Subsidized Access to Lower Barriers for Dance Companiesmethodology: subsidized_performance_spaceBy providing subsidized theater access to nonprofit dance companies, the organization lowers financial and logistical barriers, enabling greater artistic participation and performance opportunities.