National Dance Institute

What it reported doing in 2024

Highlights of ndi's special projects include: the ndi dream project: in addition to ndi's fully accessible and inclusive programming in schools, ndi offers specialized programming beyond the school day for dancers with and without disabilities. Co-founded by ndi artistic director kay gayner and board-certified pediatric physical therapist dr. Agnes mcconlogue ferro, the dream project (dancers realize excellence through arts & movement) is a unique program that provides children with and without disabilities the opportunity to dance and perform together. In the dream program, children with disabilities and a group of age-matched, non-disabled peers dance in partnership, with the goals of maximizing participation and challenging every dancer to achieve their best through teamwork, creativity, empathy, and discovery. Dream's weeklong and free "camps" are held in february and august and culminate in performances celebrating every student's unique talent and achievements. An ensemble of dream dancers also performed in ndi's annual gala and in the event of the year.jacques' art nest: conceived and originally curated and directed by jacques d'amboise, the art nest series continues under the guidance of artistic director kay gayner and features performances by professional artists, including principal dancers from New York city ballet, the brightest stars from broadway, and musicians of the highest caliber, alongside our very own ndi dancers. The series also includes panel discussions led by some of the greatest minds in education, science, history, and the arts. These programs provide our ndi dancers with the opportunity to interact with and learn from luminaries in their fields and bring a wider audience of arts supporters to the ndi center.ndi helen stambler neuberger artist-in-residence program: the helen stambler neuberger artist-in-residence program is a one-year residency designed to support the creative process of a movement-based artist of color. The position offers emerging or established artists an opportunity to develop their craft while working with elementary and middle school-age students. The residency grew out of national dance institute's commitment to cultivating racially diverse artistry throughout ndi programming. It is designed to bring creative exploration in dance and music to young dancers across all of ndi's programs, to broaden the artistry of ndi teaching artists and to introduce the work of diverse choreographers to the ndi community. Children enrolled in ndi advanced team programs work directly with and learn from these professional artists who are luminaries in the fields of dance and music. The impact of the residency is felt by all children participating in New York city partner schools, as all of our teaching artists interact with the artist-in-residence throughout the year. During the residency, the artist receives rehearsal space at the ndi center, performance opportunities, professional development workshops and peer dialogue. Ndi provides a fully supportive environment to be able to create and exchange ideas with other artists. Through the provision of free rehearsal space and marketing support, the artist-in-residence program culminates in a community performance in ndi's howard gilman performance space, with the goal of both introducing the ndi community to the work of the artist-in-residence and the artist-in-residence's audiences to ndi.ndi's 2024-25 helen stambler neuberger artist-in-residence was fire ensemble led by troy anthony. Fire ensemble is a community-centered production company creating revolutionary new work rooted in music, ritual, and revelation by gathering through choirs that foster collective liberation and intergenerational healing.troy's work lives at the intersection of art, social justice and community practice. In this spirit, he currently serves as the creative director of fire ensemble as a home to develop his work and to share the joy of singing in community.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 69.1%; rating input score 69
• Program expense ratio: 63.5%; rating input score 64
• Fundraising efficiency: $4.92 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: Scored; rating input score 0
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 97.1%; rating input score 97; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -3.5%; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 5.02; rating input score 83; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 83; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 15.2%; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 1.4% per year; rating input score 100; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.5% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 6.7% per year; rating input score 100; 44th percentile among comparable filings