School of American Ballet Inc
In fy 2024, the school of american ballet passed knowledge of the balanchine ballet tradition from 20 gifted faculty members to some 845 students in its programs. These …
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Founded by George Balanchine, SAB is the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet.
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Mission
In fy 2024, the school of american ballet passed knowledge of the balanchine ballet tradition from 20 gifted faculty members to some 845 students in its programs. These faculty members were augmented by a selected new york city ballet company member who participated in a teacher training program at sab. They were also joined by a number of notable guest faculty. In seeking very talented students, the school continued its local, national and international outreach and recruitment efforts.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, School of American Ballet Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1934, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySchool of American Ballet Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1934 and has been operating for 92 years. Its EIN is 131275970. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $31M in annual revenue. 229 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
School of American Ballet Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131275970. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
School of American Ballet Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
School of American Ballet Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1934 and has been active for 92 years.
Based on official tax filings, School of American Ballet Inc has $31M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
School of American Ballet Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $31M in annual revenue. The organization has 229 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for School of American Ballet Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, School of American Ballet Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded by George Balanchine, SAB is the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet. School of American Ballet Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1934.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $31M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to School of American Ballet Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. School of American Ballet Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131275970, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 229 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 229 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1934
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about School of American Ballet Inc
- What is School of American Ballet Inc?
- School of American Ballet Inc is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in New York, United States. Founded by George Balanchine, SAB is the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet.
- When was School of American Ballet Inc founded?
- School of American Ballet Inc was founded in 1934.
- Who leads School of American Ballet Inc?
- Naz Kamal serves as Director.
- Where is School of American Ballet Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is School of American Ballet Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is School of American Ballet Inc trustworthy?
- School of American Ballet Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is School of American Ballet Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131275970.
- What is School of American Ballet Inc's website?
- http://www.sab.org