Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
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About this organization
Mission
Usdan provides young artists with the opportunity to joyfully express themselves through their creativity. Each summer, we welcome a diverse community of children and teens to Usdan's stunning campus in the woods.
About
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Summer Program is made up of 5 principal departments in the arts, as well as programs in nature, recreation and chess. These departments provide up to 1,600 students with daily classes, rehearsals, performance, and exhibition opportunities. The music department's compressive instructional program features concert bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, and numerous choirs/chamber music ensembles. Performances are presented in studios and in the 900 seat Andrew and Lily McKinley Amphitheater. The theater department offers classes, rehearsals, and performances in the Lemberg Drama Center, a complex of theaters, teaching studios, sets, props, and costume shops. The art department consists of more than 2 dozen studios, a design center, and dedicated buildings containing kilns. Through the artist-in-residence program,students work & create art with world class artists, musicians & performers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Usdan provides young artists with the opportunity to joyfully express themselves through their creativity. each summer, we welcome a diverse community of children and teens to usdan's stunning campus in the woods. in partnership with world-class artists and talented educators, students at all levels and from all backgrounds explore paths of individual and artistic growth. here we emphasize that developing skills and discovering the creative process is as fulfilling as showcasing artistic achievement. our inclusive community is guided by the jewish values upon which we were founded over a half century ago. usdan serves the youth of new york city and long island, though the impact of our alumni extends far beyond our region. ultimately, we hope to instill in young people a desire and drive to contribute creatively to the world for the rest of their lives.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Usdan provides young artists with the opportunity to joyfully express themselves through their creativity. each summer, we welcome a diverse community of children and teens to usdan's stunning campus in the woods.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 335.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $139,483.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,694,554 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $176,899 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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