THE MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE INC

EIN: 132571063 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$3,685,484
Total Expenses
$4,056,948
Total Assets
$1,054,095
Net Assets
$736,409
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1926
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LARUE ALLEN
Phone
2122299200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE INC, founded in 1926, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

DEDICATED TO PRESERVING MARTHA GRAHAM'S LEGACY AND PERFORMING HER WORK WITH EXCELLENCE, CREATING AND PRESENTING NEW DANCE WORKS, SUPPORTING THE NON-PROFIT DANCE FIELD THROUGH REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT, ENCOURAGING YOUNG ARTISTS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND MAINTAINING THE GRAHAM ARCHIVE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OPERATION OF SCHOOL, PRODUCTION OF DIGITAL AND LIVE PERFORMANCES, TOURING, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MARTHA GRAHAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,525,955 Revenue: $1,839,908

THE MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROVIDES THE MARTHA GRAHAM SCHOOL, MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY, AND MARTHA GRAHAM RESOURCES WITH FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING SUPPORT AND LEGAL, FINANCIAL...

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THE MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROVIDES THE MARTHA GRAHAM SCHOOL, MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY, AND MARTHA GRAHAM RESOURCES WITH FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING SUPPORT AND LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND AUDIT SERVICES. THE MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY KEEPS VITAL AND BUILDS UPON MARTHA GRAHAM'S TRANSCENDENT DANCE LANGUAGE BY PERFORMING HER WORK, COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS, REVIVING AND RECONSTRUCTING THE GRAHAM WORKS, DEVELOPING DANCERS IN GRAHAM ARTISTRY AND BRINGING NEW AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO THE GRAHAM ART FORM. MARTHA GRAHAM RESOURCES RESTORES AND PRESERVES THE GRAHAM ARCHIVES, DOCUMENTS ONGOING ARTISTIC WORK AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES OF THE CENTER. NEW PARTNERSHIPS ARE DEVELOPED WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES, AND ART INSTITUTIONS. THE COLLECTIONS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE USED IN THE PRESENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF MARTHA GRAHAM'S WORKS. THE MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER SUPPORTS ALIGNED ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND EXHIBITION ASSISTANCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,778,326
Program Service Revenue $1,842,186
Investment Income $218
Other Revenue $64,754
TOTAL REVENUE $3,685,484

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,254,416
Fundraising Expenses $290,903
Program Expenses $3,525,955
Other Expenses $1,802,532
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,056,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,685,484 $2,914,478 +0.3%
Expenses $4,056,948 $3,124,166 +0.3%
Net Income $-371,464 $-209,688 +0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
17
Employees
185
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✓ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$390,281
Total Directors
19
$390,281
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LARUE ALLEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 48.00
Officer Director
$196,950 $9,831 $206,781
JANET EILBER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 36.00
Officer Director
$180,750 $2,750 $183,500
JAVIER MORGADO CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INGER K WITTER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE OLER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA COHEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BLUMENTHAL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW DAPOLITO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY FALLON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL GUTHRIE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE JOWERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AYSE DIZIOGLU KOYLUOGLU TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRINA NUZOVA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLE PERKINS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ROOKS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI SACKLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH G SCHLOSSER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE STEIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIS WOOD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMONA FERRARA GENERAL MANAGER 36.00
Highest
$109,615 $1,500 $111,115
ASHLEY BROWN SCHOOL DIRECTOR 0.00
Highest
$103,101 $8,168 $111,269
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,685,484 $4,056,948 $1,054,095 $-371,464
2023 $2,914,478 $3,124,166 $1,235,350 $-209,688
2022 $3,636,676 $3,474,089 $1,525,610 $162,587
2021 $1,654,352 $1,644,741 $1,702,318 $9,611
2020 $3,195,992 $3,104,389 $2,154,871 $91,603
2019 $4,318,402 $5,108,446 $2,540,964 $-790,044
2018 $3,975,431 $3,964,438 $3,325,573 $10,993
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