Dance Service New York City Inc

Overview

Dance Service New York City Inc, also known as Dance/NYC, is a nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) with the Employer Identification Number 460830780. It operates in the metropolitan New York City area with the mission of promoting the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance[3][4].

Mission and Activities

Dance/NYC focuses on connecting cultural workers and audiences, informing stakeholders about key issues for the dance workforce, and providing funds to small-budget dance makers and organizations. This helps ensure that diverse voices within the dance community have the resources needed to thrive[2][4]. The organization also engages in advocacy to create a more just and equitable future for the dance industry[2].

Financial Summary

Dance/NYC generates most of its revenue from contributions, with a significant portion also coming from program services and investment income. In recent years, the organization has reported annual revenues of approximately $1.5 million, with expenses divided among executive compensation, other salaries and wages, and professional fundraising fees[1].

Governance and Leadership

The organization is led by a diverse board of directors, including figures from law, finance, and the arts. The board ensures an inclusive recruitment process and conducts regular assessments of its performance and that of the chief executive[3].

Grants and Initiatives

Dance/NYC has received grants for initiatives like the Dance. Workforce. Resilience. (DWR) project, aimed at enhancing the resilience of the dance workforce through strategic planning[5]. These initiatives help in fostering a dynamic and sustainable dance community in New York City.

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/460830780 [2] https://www.dance.nyc/donate/waystogive [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-0830780 [4] https://www.dance.nyc [5] https://www.rbf.org/grantees/dance-service-new-york-city-inc