New Haven Ballet
70 Audubon St
New Haven CT 06510
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Address 70 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510-
Telephone (203) 782-9038 x
Fax 203-785-0088
E-mail administrator@newhavenballet.org
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Web Site http://www.newhavenballet.org
New Haven Ballet - Changing Lives One Step at a Time
DanceAIR students celebrate the end of a successful year.
Mission

New Haven Ballet’s mission is to demonstrate and use the power of dance to change the life of every person in the community through education, performance, physical exercise, artistic aspiration, personal development, and social interaction to the fullest of their potential. 
At A Glance
Year of Incorporation 1987
Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity
Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years Yes
Leadership
CEO/Executive Director Lisa Sanborn
Board Chair Megan Murphy
Board Chair Company Affiliation UIL Holdings Corp
Financial Summary
 
Projected Revenue $921,500.00
Projected Expenses $900,000.00
Statements
Mission

New Haven Ballet’s mission is to demonstrate and use the power of dance to change the life of every person in the community through education, performance, physical exercise, artistic aspiration, personal development, and social interaction to the fullest of their potential. 
Background
The highly acclaimed New Haven Ballet (NHB) began in the basement of St. Paul's church in the fall of 1985, under founding Artistic Director Noble Barker. Since then NHB has firmly established itself in the Greater New Haven and shoreline arts communities, with studios in New Haven and Branford, and highly trained faculty that support students aspiring to professional dance careers, as well as those studying ballet for recreational purposes. In addition, the school has become a major arts organization, playing a vital role in the community through outreach and school programs, a student performance ensemble, and collaborations with artists within the community and beyond. In recent years, despite the sluggish economy, the school’s enrollment has remained steady and even increased. The NHB’s annual The Nutcracker, performed at the historic Shubert Theater with guest stars from world-class ballet companies, has become a New Haven holiday tradition.
 
As the school grew under Barker and his successors, so did NHB’s goals. In addition to The Nutcracker, NHB has two other full-length ballets in its repertory–Coppélia (premiered 1994) and Snow Queen (1997–98), which was created in collaboration with composer Susan Bingham. In a 1997 coup for NHB, the George Balanchine Trust awarded the school rights to perform Donizetti Variations, an opportunity given only to schools of the highest caliber. NHB also performs annually at New Haven’s prestigious International Festival of Arts and Ideas.
 
In 2013, Lisa Sanborn, a distinguished teacher and dancer, was named the NHB’s Artistic Director. Under Ms. Sanborn, NHB is poised to continue the legacy begun over 30 years ago and to meet the challenges that come with success: presenting one of the finest regional The Nutcracker productions with full orchestra, maintaining a topnotch dance program that supports students at all levels, and continuing to develop community ties within Greater New Haven and southern Connecticut. Ms. Sanborn and NHB have a strong commitment to ensuring that the joy of dance reaches everyone in the community.
 
From its inception, NHB has sponsored outreach and education programs, including a dance residency program for students in inner-city elementary schools; Shared Ability, which brings dance and performance opportunities to differently-abled students; school demonstrations and performances at assisted living and senior centers; and needs-based scholarships.
Impact
The New Haven Ballet (NHB) ended 2016 by offering a full-length performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the historic Shubert Theater in downtown New Haven. An annual holiday tradition, The Nutcracker featured NHB students of all levels and guest artists from the Miami City Ballet and New York City Ballet. Extending the magic of the season, a special matinee performance was provided to area school children and was seen by approximately 850 area students.
 
Other major accomplishments of 2016 included:
 

· The hiring of a Children's Division Director who oversees NHB's new facility with two state of the art dance studios in Branford, CT;

· The commissioning of a new ballet choreographed by retired New York City Ballet dancer Tom Gold. This new ballet successfully premiered at the Shubert Theater on May 21st as part of NHB’s Spring 2016 performance.

· The awarding of 8 scholarships to underserved New Haven Public School children through NHB’s DanceAIR outreach program.

· The expansion of NHB's DanceAIR program to include six underserved New Haven Public Schools in 2017.

The New Haven Ballet School provides the highest caliber pre-professional classical ballet training and dance education to students in our Children’s Division (ages 3-7) and Student Open Division (ages 8 – 19), in addition to recreational classes to Teens and Adults on a Drop-in basis (age 12+) and other outreach programs. Through our DanceAIR program we provide the same curriculum to underserved students in 6 New Haven public schools, who are also eligible for scholarships and financial aid for additional training at the NHB School. NHB hosts the acclaimed Shared Ability dance program for disabled youth. NHB is committed to helping students reach their full potential whether they plan a professional career in dance or dance recreationally. The life skills acquired by students can take them far beyond the studio and stage and help them succeed in every area of life.
Needs
The DanceAIR outreach program benefits school children from low-income areas. It targets health, artistic and social well-being through 12 weeks of classical ballet training and assemblies on healthy food choices. Funding is from grants and donations.
 
The Nutcracker costumes and sets for Acts 2 and 3 require refurbishment. Funding for commercial quality costumes and sets comes entirely from donations as ticket sales, sponsorships and program advertising are used for production expenses.
 
NHB would like to stage a full-length production in the spring to greatly enhance the artistic offerings in New Haven. Production budgets run in excess of $250,000. Some funding comes from ticket sales and the balance from donations and sponsorships.
 
Scholarship requests for talented students, including DanceAIR students, have been on the rise for the last three years and this trend is expected to continue. Annual scholarships and trades are in excess of $80,000 and funds come from a combination of NHB School revenue and donations.
 
NHB would like to consolidate its multiple New Haven studios and offices into a single dedicated facility.
 
NHB's music budget exceeds $40,000 per year, which includes funding for a live orchestra for The Nutcracker. 
 
CEO Statement

"New Haven Ballet (NHB), a non profit 501c3 community-based ballet organization, is the preeminent classical ballet school in the greater New Haven area. NHB offers classes to the New Haven community in ballet as well as other genres, is home to a student performance company, and offers a unique outreach program (DanceAIR), which brings arts education and performance opportunities to underserved inner city youth. NHB also encourages relationships with other local arts based groups and organizations to further enrich arts opportunities and experiences for the greater New Haven community."   

 - Lisa Sanborn, Artistic Director
Board Chair Statement
"I am the President of the NHB Board of Directors and have been a Board member for over 10 years. I serve NHB with both pride and humility. When I was introduced to NHB over a decade ago, I quickly discovered a transformative world. The beauty, power and joy of ballet is not just in the ultimate performance (which itself involves both individual and group achievement). It is also manifest in the process of learning and building skills. In fact, ballet at NHB teaches and reinforces fundamental life lessons that go beyond dance: self-motivation; persistence; self-respect; respect for others; personal pride; collaboration; esprit de corps; how to build layers of skill; growth through discipline; earned rewards; and so much more. It is thus more the process than the performance that is so transformative for the NHB student. To that end, on a personal note my daughters have danced at NHB for almost a decade, since around the age of four. They love it and are the better for it.

NHB is a richly textured success story. Beyond its enrollees, NHB is deeply committed to community outreach programs. Via its innovative DanceAir, NHB sends its regular ballet faculty into New Haven's public schools to bring ballet instruction to underserved children. It has been eagerly embraced by the public school students (some now dance at NHB on full scholarships) and by school and city officials. There is a thirst for what NHB has brought to the public schools.

In like fashion, NHB's Shared Ability is a powerful initiative bringing differently abled individuals---with profound physical, neurological or other issues--- and pairing them with NHB's advanced students to explore movement and dance together. Their weekly time together is deeply moving for the participants, and at their joint year end performance, for the audience, as well. And then there is The Nutcracker, now a near sell-out holiday tradition at the historic Shubert Theater every December.

But success has its issues. NHB's continued growth has stretched its resources. Enrollment is strong, but not having enough studios has created waiting lists. DanceAir and Shared Ability depend on private donations; the schools do not fund them. Performance costumes are needed; as enrollments increase, NHB's "full participation" ethos translates to higher overhead. And yet NHB still gives need--based scholarships. It’s the right thing to do. NHB's response: tightly control costs, seek out grants/donations and hold periodic fundraisers. With continued mindfulness, the future looks bright."
 - Jeremy Mellitz, NHB Board President
 
"As a member of the NHB community for 27 years, as adult student, family-Board liaison, and two-time Board member, I have always loved seeing the way dance enriches lives: students learn not only about dance, but about music, creativity, time management, the joys of artistic collaboration, and the discipline necessary to achieve important goals. NHB has always tried to serve the community through our educational and differently-abled outreach programs. Our biggest challenge--and greatest joy--is finding a way to embrace a diverse community without compromising our artistic standards. We have seen this goal fulfilled in the new audiences we bring annually to our The Nutcracker and other performances, and in the successful careers of our students, both within and outside the dance world."

 - Susan Laity, Board member & former Board chair
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Ballet
Areas Served
Bethany
Branford
Cheshire
East Haven
Guilford
Hamden
Madison
Milford
New Haven
North Branford
North Haven
Orange
Shoreline
Wallingford
West Haven
Woodbridge
Lower Naugatuck Valley
Seymour
NHB also serves Durham and Higganum.
Programs
New Haven Ballet Company
Description

The New Haven Ballet (NHB) company performs numerous times a year throughout Southern Connecticut. Most notable is the Ballet’s annual holiday rendition of The Nutcracker at the historic Shubert Theater. The company, which consists of pre-professional dancers from the NHB School, performs with professional guest artists of national and international stature. The NHB Company has performed and collaborated with the Chancel Opera Company, Connecticut Ballet Theatre, the Hartford Ballet, the Moscow State Ballet, the New Haven Symphony, the Nutmeg Ballet, the Omaha Ballet, Orchestra New England, the Pittsburgh Ballet, Yale Repertory Theatre, and more.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $236,571.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Dance
Population Served General/Unspecified / Adults / Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.

The company recently collaborated with Wallingford Symphony Orchestra at the Paul Mellon Arts Center.  They are also performed at Arts on the Edge and multiple other spring performances at the Shubert Theater and the Performing Arts Center at the Co-op High School of the Arts and Humanities.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

The Nutcracker is in it's 14th year and consistently reaches audiences of 5,000 or more.

Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

Company success is monitored by audience attendance, number of presentations per year and number of performers requesting participation.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.

Audience attendance is growing.  Requests for performances are coming from quality artistic venues.
New Haven Ballet Shared Ability
Description

Through NHB’s Shared Ability program, youth with physical and mental disabilities participate with NHB intermediate and advanced students in a series of dance workshops led by inclusive dance expert Brad Roth. Together, the group creates a dance piece to perform on stage. During 2016, they will perform as part of the NHB Spring Performance at the Shubert Theater. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $5,036.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Dance Instruction
Population Served K-12 (5-19 years) / /
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.

Youth with physical and mental disabilities share their accomplishments and interest in dance as they perform before family, friends and the community. Community members see the talents of people with disabilities. Shared Ability also encourages the education of emerging artists. NHB student dancers share their skills and understanding of dance with youth with disabilities; they explore new ways of moving, and they learn about the process of choreographing and rehearsing a dance piece.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

NHB's Shared Ability program is helping a broader population of our community to experience the joy of dance. The program reaches teens and young adults with autism or autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other disorders. Without Shared Ability, these youth would have very limited opportunities to receive dance training, collaborate with other dancers and choreographers, and perform on stage. 
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

NHB measures the effectiveness of Shared Ability through the number of youth participating, observation by NHB’s Artistic Director and faculty, and feedback from youth, parents and community partners.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.

An audience member said, “Thank you to the dancers in the shared ability program for enriching all of our lives. Your piece was exquisite. What a beautiful way to open the show. Thank you and congratulations to each and every one of you!”
New Haven Ballet DanceAIR
Description

NHB’s DanceAIR program makes the finest classical ballet training accessible to underserved urban youth attending public elementary schools in New Haven. Designed to make a significant impact on children’s social, artistic, fitness, and academic development, DanceAIR offers twice weekly in-school classical ballet instruction, culminating in a community performance with pre-professional and professional dancers, reaching 1,200 people. Students learn dance technique and choreography, as well as caring for their bodies through healthy choices. The program brings the joy of dance and performance to children who might not otherwise have this opportunity. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $55,356.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Education, General/Other / Educational Programs
Population Served Children Only (5 - 14 years) / /
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.


Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.


Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.


Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.


Adult Open Division Dance Program
Description

Adult Open Division Classes are available for adults and teens 12 years and older, with and without previous ballet, modern or pilates experience. These classes are offered at each of our studios on a drop-in basis with no pre-registration required.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $47,418.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). /
Population Served / /
New Haven Ballet School
Description The New Haven Ballet (NHB) School provides the finest classical ballet training and dance education in southern Connecticut to over 400 students in its Children’s Division (ages 3-7) and Student Open Division (ages 8-19). Also offered is training in modern, jazz, tap, musical theater, Pilates and choreography. Intermediate and advanced students have an opportunity to enhance their training with additional performances, exposure to guest choreographers and teachers, and participation in choreographing dance pieces.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $380,219.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Dance Instruction
Population Served Children and Youth (0 - 19 years) / /
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.

Dance has a special place in the development of children because it stimulates the mind while challenging and engaging the whole body. Through NHB’s programs, students develop a respect for and appreciation of dance and movement. They develop dance skills, express themselves creatively, and interact with other student dancers and professional artists.

 
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.

Students gain skills that will help them in whatever they pursue – the desire for excellence, a willingness to accept criticism, the ability to work within a team, and the feeling of being part of the success of a performance or program. Families and friends of the students also benefit as they take pride in their child’s growth as a dancer and share in their interest and accomplishments.
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.

Effectiveness is measured through the number of students enrolled, the number and percentage of students progressing to higher levels in the School, observation by the Artistic Director and faculty, and feedback from students and parents.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.

New Haven Ballet students have gone on to train at other professional schools including the School of American Ballet, The Rock School, Boston Ballet School, and the School at American Ballet Theatre. New Haven Ballet School alumni include Jeremy Cox, now a principal dancer at Miami City Ballet.
CEO/Executive Director
Lisa Sanborn
Term Start Aug 2001
Email artisticdirector@newhavenballet.org
Experience

Lisa Sanborn began her dance training in New Jersey at the Princeton Ballet School. After moving to Illinois, Ms. Sanborn trained at the Ruth Page Foundation in Chicago with Larry Long, Dolores Lipinski, and Warren Conover. She later studied with many other notable teachers, including Elisabeth Carroll and Felix Smith.

Ms. Sanborn danced as a member of the Clinton Contemporary Ballet and Quad Cities Civic Ballet companies in Iowa, performed for several years in the Chicago Tribune Charities production of The Nutcracker at the Arie Crown Theater, and appeared with the Royal Danish Ballet at the Auditorium Theater in Napoli, a ballet created by famed choreographer and ballet master August Bournonville.

In addition to the Snow Queen and several soloist roles in New Haven Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at the historic Shubert Theater, Ms. Sanborn also performed in corps and solo variations from ballets such as La Bayadère, Pas de Quatres, Swan Lake, Giselle, Paquita, and Les Patineurs, as well as neoclassical and contemporary/lyrical works choreographed by Phillip Otto and Bronwen MacArthur.

Prior to her appointment as Artistic Director at New Haven Ballet in April 2014, Ms. Sanborn, who was brought to NHB by former artistic director Phillip Otto in 2001, acted as NHB’s Interim Artistic Director (2013-2014), was a distinguished teacher at the Ballet, and during her tenure taught ballet technique, variations, and pointe to both children and adults. She also choreographed and staged several works for NHB. Her students have pursued professional careers in dance and been accepted into many elite summer programs, including School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Rock School (Pennsylvania Ballet), Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and the Nutmeg Conservatory.

In addition to ballet, Ms. Sanborn taught Pilates at Sarah Aldrich Pilates in New Haven. She gained exposure to traditional mat Pilates during her time as a ballet dancer and teacher, and is classically trained and certified in mat and all apparatus.

Ms. Sanborn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Skidmore College, where she minored in dance. She received a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University and served as corporate counsel for the Southern Connecticut Gas Company and Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation until the birth of her son in 2009. In 2015, Yale University appointed Ms. Sanborn an Associate Fellow of Pierson College. Ms. Sanborn is also a member of the Arts Industry Coalition and serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Dance Alliance.


 
Staff
Number of Full Time Staff 3
Number of Part Time Staff 20
Number of Volunteers 20
Number of Contract Staff 0
Staff Retention Rate 100%
Staff Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 2
Asian American/Pacific Islander 2
Caucasian 13
Hispanic/Latino 3
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 3 0
Staff Demographics - Gender
Male 5
Female 15
Unspecified 3
Plans & Policies
Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Under Development
Organization has a Strategic Plan? Yes
Years Strategic Plan Considers N/A
Management Succession Plan? No
Organization Policy and Procedures No
Nondiscrimination Policy Yes
Whistleblower PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides certain protections for whistle-blowers and criminal penalties for actions taken in retaliation against whistle-blowers. The Act protects persons who risk their careers by reporting suspected illegal activities in the organization. It is illegal for a corporate entity, for-profit or nonprofit, to punish the whistle-blower in any manner. For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). No
Document Destruction PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the destruction of business records and documents and turns intentional document destruction into a process that must be carefully monitored.For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). No
Senior Staff
Ruth Barker
Title Office Manager/Ballet Mistress
Experience/Biography Ruth Barker, along with her husband, Noble Barker founded New Haven Ballet in 1987.
Lucy Weady
Title Business Manager
Mr. Christopher DeNofrio
Title Children's Division Director
Experience/Biography

Mr. DeNofrio holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from the Boston Conservatory of Music. A native New Englander, Mr. DeNofrio began his training on Cape Cod with Klara Koenig and studied with Edward Villella before continuing his training in Boston. In 1993, Mr. DeNofrio was given an apprenticeship with George Verdak’s Indianapolis Ballet Theatre where he had the opportunity to work with former Kirov stars, Irina Kolpakova and Vladien Seminov. He also performed the principal role in David Hochoy’s the “Farewell” at IBT’s 20th Anniversary Gala.

Mr. DeNofrio returned to the Northeast and danced with the Albany Berkshire Ballet. His roles included Benvolio in Francis Patrelle’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the Cavalier in Madelline Cantarello Culpo’s “The Nutcracker”. He joined Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in 1994 and danced original works by Jose Mateo while touring New England. He danced featured roles in Jose Mateo’s “Isle of the Dead” and “Schubert Adagio” at the Lincoln Center “Out of Doors” festival.

While in Boston, Mr. DeNofrio performed the principal role in George Balanchine’s “Valse Fantasie” and the “Balcony Pas de Deux” from Romeo and Juliet under the direction of James Reardon with Boston Dance Company. In 1997, Mr. DeNofrio danced in Boston Ballet’s “Le Corsaire”, “Swan Lake” and Michael Corder’s “Cinderella”. In 1998, he joined the Louisville Ballet as a soloist. He performed original works by Alun Jones, Dale Brannon, Paul Taylor and David Parsons.

Mr. DeNofrio was appointed Associate Director of Louisville Ballet School in 1999 and became a member of SERBA, the Southeast Regional Ballet Association. In 2002, Mr. DeNofrio moved to Vancouver, Canada where he joined the British Columbia chapter of the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists, The Vancouver International Dance Festival and Kokoro Dance. Mr. DeNofrio joined New Haven Ballet in 2014 and is excited to begin working with families and students in his new position teaching in both New Haven and Branford, where he will be focusing much of his attention.
Formal Evaluations
CEO Formal Evaluation Yes
CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Non Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Collaborations
New Haven Ballet collaborates on an outreach basis with the New Haven Public School system, Yale University, area arts organizations and artists, Yale New Haven Hospital and area Senior Assisted Living facilities, and many other organizations where dance is a unique and useful medium for touching the greater community in a meaningful way.
 
Most recently, through its DanceAIR program, the NHB worked with the following New Haven schools: Fair Haven School, Christopher Columbus Family Academy, J. S. Martinez School and Davis Elementary School. 
 
Supporting The Nutcracker performance were an orchestra composed of a conductor and musicians from the Yale Graduate School of Music. Also, contributing to the performance were singers from the ECA arts high school. 
 
 
 
Board Chair
Megan Murphy
Company Affiliation UIL Holdings Corp
Term Jan 2017 to Dec 2020
Board of Directors
NameAffiliation
Paula Armbruster Yale University School of Medicine
John Fisher Shubert Theater
Will Kneerim GT Nexus
Susan Laity Yale University Press
Michael Marsland Yale University
Joanne Nault Volunteer
John Newman NewAlliance Investments
Lisa Sanborn New Haven Ballet
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 0
Asian American/Pacific Islander 1
Caucasian 8
Hispanic/Latino 0
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 0 0
Board Demographics - Gender
Male 4
Female 5
Governance
Board Term Lengths 3
Board Term Limits 0
Board Meeting Attendance %HelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends at least 65% board attendance (http://us.bbb.org). 70%
Number of Full Board Meetings AnnuallyHelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body, with a majority in attendance and face-to-face participation (http://us.bbb.org). The Standards for Excellence Institute recommends a minimum of four board meetings per year (www.standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org). 6
Written Board Selection Criteria No
Written Conflict of Interest Policy No
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 64%
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100%
Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes
Standing Committees
Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts
Finance
Executive
 
 
Financials
Fiscal Year Start July 01 2016
Fiscal Year End June 30 2017
Projected Revenue $921,500.00
Projected Expenses $900,000.00
Spending Policy N/A
Credit Line Yes
Reserve Fund Yes
Documents
Form 990s
NHB 2014 9902015
NHB 2013 9902014
NHB 2012 9902013
NHB 2011 9902012
NHB 2010 9902011
NHB 2009 9902010
NHB 2008 9902009
NHB 2007 9902008
Audit Documents
NHB 2015 Audit2015
NHB 2014 Audit2014
NHB 2013 Audit2013
NHB 2012 Audit2012
NHB 2011 Audit2011
NHB 2010 audit2010
NHB 2009 audit2009
NHB 2008 audit2008
IRS Letter of Exemption
NHB IRS letter of determination
Detailed Financials
Prior Three Years Total Revenue and Expense Totals ChartHelpFinancial data for prior years is entered by foundation staff based on the documents submitted by nonprofit organizations.Foundation staff members enter this information to assure consistency in the presentation of financial data across all organizations.
Fiscal Year201520142013
Total Revenue$841,240$804,192$769,467
Total Expenses$873,930$879,538$894,326
Prior Three Years Revenue Sources ChartHelpThe financial analysis involves a comparison of the IRS Form 990 and the audit report (when available) and revenue sources may not sum to total based on reconciliation differences. Revenue from foundations and corporations may include individual contributions when not itemized separately.
Fiscal Year201520142013
Foundation and
Corporation Contributions		$72,480$43,967$38,023
Government Contributions$1,050$26,568$0
Federal------
State--$25,488--
Local------
Unspecified$1,050$1,080--
Individual Contributions------

Indirect Public Support HelpIndirect public support represents revenue received through solicitation campaigns. This includes funding United Way and other federated fundraising organizations, but does not include donor designated contributions.

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Earned Revenue HelpEarned revenue represents income generated in direct exchange for a product or service.Earned income includes income from government contracts.

$744,790$704,433$700,682
Investment Income, Net of Losses$3$13$297
Membership Dues------
Special Events$15,523--$7,255
Revenue In-Kind------
Other$7,394$29,211$23,210
Prior Three Years Expense Allocations Chart
Fiscal Year201520142013
Program Expense$812,178$804,495$821,517
Administration Expense$52,145$50,042$51,106
Fundraising Expense$9,607$25,001$21,703
Payments to Affiliates------
Total Revenue/Total Expenses0.960.910.86
Program Expense/Total Expenses93%91%92%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue11%35%48%
Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart
Fiscal Year201520142013
Total Assets$100,754$127,366$206,910
Current Assets$64,665$115,653$201,570
Long-Term Liabilities------
Current Liabilities$59,856$53,778$57,976
Total Net Assets$40,898$73,588$148,934
Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources
Fiscal Year201520142013
Top Funding Source & Dollar AmountCarolyn Foundation $30,000CT Dept. of Economic & Community Development $25,488COA Grant (CT Dept. of Economic & Community Dev. $13,895
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar AmountNew Alliance Foundation $5,000 --New Alliance Foundation $5,000
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar AmountMFUND $5,000 --Ethel & Ape Lapides Foundation $1,000
Solvency
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201520142013
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities1.082.153.48
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201520142013
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets0%0%0%
Capitial Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign? Anticipated In 3 Years
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Address 70 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
Primary Phone 203 782-9038
Contact Email administrator@newhavenballet.org
Website http://www.newhavenballet.org
CEO/Executive Director Lisa Sanborn
Board Chair Megan Murphy
Board Chair Company Affiliation UIL Holdings Corp

 

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