2015-04-30T09:53:05-05:00 2014-06-30 MITCHELL & TITUS LLP ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10004 990 2013-07-01 132642091 DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM INC % VIRGINIA JOHNSON DANC 2126902800 466 WEST 152ND STREET Suite NEW YORK NY 100311814 VIRGINIA JOHNSON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 2126902800 2015-04-29 true FREDERICK DAVIS P00446023 2126902800 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Virginia Johnson 466 West 152nd Street New York NY 10031 4900809 false X www.dancetheatreofharlem.org X 1969 NY Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts. 17 17 137 20 0 0 3055987 2539237 1985250 2075709 1651 97 -170815 36197 4872073 4651240 328379 310231 0 0 2723371 2737363 0 0 576075 2496715 2472794 5548465 5520388 -676392 -869148 7040425 6406606 1003213 1237671 6037212 5168935 X DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM (DTH) HAS OCCUPIED A DISTINGUISHED POSITION IN THE NEW YORK CITY CULTURAL LANDSCAPE AND AT THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICAN ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR 45 YEARS. ESTABLISHED IN NEW YORK IN 1969 AND INSPIRED BY THE TRAGIC ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM BEGAN AS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR THE ALLIED ARTS AND CONTINUES AS A STRONG ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ANCHOR FOR HARLEM. THE FOUNDERS WERE THE LATE KAREL SHOOK AND ARTHUR MITCHELL, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BECOME A PRINCIPAL DANCER WITH A MAJOR U.S. BALLET COMPANY (NEW YORK CITY BALLET). DTH'S MISSION IS TO: - MAINTAIN A WORLD-CLASS SCHOOL THAT TRAINS YOUNG PEOPLE IN CLASSICAL BALLET AND THE ALLIED ARTS; - PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR ALL; AND - PRESENT A BALLET COMPANY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER RACIALLY DIVERSE ARTISTS WHO PERFORM THE MOST DEMANDING REPERTORY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY. false false 93619 0 86402 DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS? ("DTB"), DTH'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE, IS THE EMBODIMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. BASED UPON THE CONVICTION THAT ARTISTS ARE OUR BEST COMMUNICATORS AND MIRRORS OF OUR SOCIETY, DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS FUNCTIONS AS A "TRAVELING CLASSROOM", INTRODUCING THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE ART AND DISCIPLINE OF DANCE. DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS TOURS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER CENTERS, WORKING WITH STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS A BROAD RANGE OF ADULTS. DTB? PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH PARTICULAR SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM VIDEO ASSEMBLIES, LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS, AND MASTER CLASSES TO IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS. 2005626 310231 659991 THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM SCHOOL (DTHS), A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC HARLEM COMMUNITY, OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL DANCE TRAINING FOR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE. DTHS OFFERS AFFORDABLE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND FOR 500 STUDENTS ON AVERAGE. THROUGH AUDITIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE, DTH GIVES YOUNG ARTISTS -- ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING IN THE INNER CITY, -- OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY, PARTICIPATE AND EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, WHICH HELPS TO DEVELOP FOCUS, DISCIPLINE AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR FURTHER EDUCATION AND GROWTH. THE SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF DANCE (CHARTER MEMBER) AND LISTED AS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND AUTHORIZED TO ENROLL FOREIGN STUDENTS. 2300497 0 1329316 THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM COMPANY, ORIGINALLY FOUNDED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DANCERS OF COLOR BARRED FROM THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL BALLET, WAS RE-LAUNCHED IN 2012-13. THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM COMPANY CONSISTS OF 18 RACIALLY DIVERSE DANCE ARTISTS WHO PERFORM AN ECLECTIC AND DEMANDING REPERTOIRE. BALLETS PERFORMED RANGE FROM THE TREASURED CLASSICS OF TRADITIONAL CANON TO NEO-CLASSICAL WORKS BY GEORGE BALANCHINE, CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY WORKS, AND WORKS THAT USE THE LANGUAGE OF BALLET TO CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE. AS CULTURAL AMBASSADORS, THE COMPANY TOURS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH A MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE ARTS. KNOWN FOR ITS THRILLING PERFORMANCES, THE COMPANY ALSO PLACES GREAT VALUE ON EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUDIENCES AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. 4399742 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 52 0 true 137 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false IL NY X VIRGINIA JOHNSON 2126902800 466 WEST 152ND STREET NEW YORK NY 10031 NANCY ARONSON BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KENDRICK F ASHTON JR BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PASTOR REVEREND CALVIN O BUTTS III BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SYLVIA R LINDSEY BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JESSYE NORMAN BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kevin M Cofsky BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Isabel Kallman BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Aliya LeeKong BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Spencer Means BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Asha Richards BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Anne E Robinson BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael D Armstrong CHAIRMAN 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Don M Tellock Secretary 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Zandra Perry Ogbomo Treasurer 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Frank Baker Treasurer 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Ackneil M Muldrow III Vice-Chairman 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Wims-Morris Vice-Chairman 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 LAVEEN NAIDU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 87072 0 23225 VIRGINIA JOHNSON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 87963 0 12383 ARTHUR MITCHELL CO-FOUNDER 2.0 0.0 X 112800 0 0 287835 0 35608 1 true true false FMA FISCAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES 440 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10016 FINANCIAL SERVICES 130362 1 683953 298298 1556986 2539237 TUITION FEES 711120 659991 659991 DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS 711120 86402 86402 DANCE COMPANY 711120 1329316 1329316 2075709 97 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 683953 249569 -249569 -249569 0 0 CHAPERONE/SUMMER HOUSING 900099 126577 126577 BOX OFFICE-TICKET SALES 900099 26835 26835 BOUTIQUE REVENUE 900099 37812 37812 94542 94542 285766 4651240 2361475 -249472 0 310231 310231 0 0 207393 120786 86607 0 0 1909373 1538831 113407 257135 24297 16574 3379 4344 368427 282412 37634 48381 227873 177850 21886 28137 292079 211209 5960 74910 0 141003 141003 0 0 0 0 144262 83312 6977 53973 94912 84486 6736 3690 0 31855 31855 220731 172276 21200 27255 714585 689713 3030 21842 0 0 66362 1622 61200 3540 0 171206 133622 16444 21140 83464 65142 8016 10306 THEATRE RENTAL AND CONTRACTS 216708 216223 0 485 BAD DEBT 55946 55946 0 0 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 47001 36683 4514 5804 PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE 19266 15265 279 3722 173414 155704 6299 11411 5520388 4399742 544571 576075 293691 337592 292067 11811 0 0 909750 687317 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 163218 197518 8471716 3333993 5308928 5137723 0 0 0 0 59626 21500 0 0 13145 13145 7040425 6406606 177329 214324 0 0 353102 465125 0 0 0 0 0 0 303582 501822 169200 56400 0 0 1003213 1237671 X 4755022 3840443 1248685 1294987 33505 33505 6037212 5168935 7040425 6406606 -869148 871 X false true X true false X 3563014 4129348 2533964 3055987 2539237 15821550 0 0 3563014 4129348 2533964 3055987 2539237 15821550 866686 14954864 1040 220387 1977 1651 97 225152 0 0 0 18257 0 285766 304023 16350725 7296413 0.91463 0.95670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 8505 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 false false 22015 22015 7876701 2819723 5056978 545955 494302 51653 27045 19968 7077 5137723 0 0 X 4655851 871 3740 4611 4651240 4651240 5524128 3740 3740 5520388 5520388 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - FIN 48 (ASC 740) U.S. GAAP requires management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by Dance Theatre. The financial statement effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more-likely-than-not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by Dance Theatre and has concluded that as of June 30, 2014, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Dance Theatre has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Dance Theatre is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2010. FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 - Use of Endowment Fund The Ron Chandler Endowment Fund was established to support the school program and scholarships. GALA 683953 683953 114818 134751 0 683953 683953 114818 134751 249569 -249569 true SCHOLARSHIPS 218 310231 Schedule I - Organization's Procedures for Monitoring the Use of Grants Scholarships - There are no transfer of funds between Dance Theatre of Harlem and students. Grants received for scholarships are designed such and regular reports are provided to donors on expenditures and impact. The School Business Affairs Officer provides detailed reports on scholarship allocation to the finance office on a regular basis. X X false false false false false false false false false ARTHUR MITCHELL CO-FOUNDER 0 0 0 0 112800 0 0 0 0 0 112800 0 0 0 ARTHUR MITCHELL Co-Founder 112800 PROVIDE ARTISTIC DIRECTION false Form 990, Schedule L, Part IV In March 2011, Dance Theatre entered into an agreement with its former artistic director who assumed the role of co-founder/artistic director emeritus. During the initial term of the agreement, for a 46-month period, the co-founder emeritus will be compensated for his services an aggregate amount of $492,400, which will be payable in monthly payments of $9,400. The agreement supersedes and is in exchange of all other commitments of Dance Theatre to the co-founder/artistic director emeritus.During the years ended June 30, 2014, Dance Theatre paid the cofounder/artistic director emeritus $112,800. During the years ended June 30, 2014, Dance Theatre paid the cofounder/artistic director emeritus $112,800. FORM 990, PART VI, Line 11b - Form 990 Review Process NO REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE DTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A THOROUGH REVIEW PROCESS OF THE AUDITED FINANCIALS IS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FINAL SIGN-OFF. SINCE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY DTH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIALS, DTH BOARD GRANTS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. form 990, part vi, Line 12c - Conflict of Interest Policy A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN THE DTH PERSONNEL MANUAL WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE TO STAFF AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COI POLICY CONTAINS DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES OF CONFLICT SITUATIONS. THE COI POLICY STATES: "ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DIRECTOR OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL BENEFIT TO A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR STAFF MEMBER MUST BE DISCLOSED IN GOOD FAITH OR KNOWN TO DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM OR COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION." EXAMPLES CITED INCLUDE: HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY BUSINESS TRANSACTION WITH DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM; OWNING OR HAVING A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP WITH, A DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM COMPETITOR, CUSTOMER OR SUPPLIER, AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR OTHER BENEFIT OF MORE THAN A NOMINAL VALUE FROM DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM COMPETITOR, CUSTOMER OR SUPPLIER." THE COI POLICY PROVIDES A PROCESS IN CASE STAFF OR BOARD OF DIRECTOR MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHICH INCLUDES EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISION REGARDING A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION. IN RECENT YEARS, THERE HAS BEEN NO SUCH INSTANCE. WHERE APPLICABLE, MINUTES ARE DULY TAKEN REFLECT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED REGARDING A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND THAT THE INTERESTED STAFF OR DIRECTOR WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE FINAL DISCUSSION OR VOTE OF THE COMMITTEE AND THAT THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. Form 990, Part VI, Question 15a & 15b - Compensaton Review Process INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS NONPROFIT WEBSITES IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. WEBSITES INCLUDE NONPROFITSTAFFING.COM, IDEALIST.ORG AND JOBSTAR.ORG. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 - Availability of Governing Documents, etc. ALL PUBLISHED GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. YEARLY FINANCIALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH NONPROFIT WEBSITES SUCH AS CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG AND GUIDESTAR.ORG.