2026-06-28T06:17:24-07:00 2025-12-31 823782880 Mary G Sormeley CPA 560 Day Ave Ridgefield NJ 07657 990 2025-01-01 871435083 THE MISTY COPELAND FOUNDATION INC MIST 2128702350 475 Riverside Drive 456 New York NY 10115 Caryn Campbell Executive Director 2026-06-28 true Mary G Sormeley P01469548 2018328922 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Misty Copeland 475 Riverside Drive 456 New York NY 10115 1901255 false X www.mistycopelandfoundation.org X 2021 NY To provide community-based opportunities to explore dance, especially programs that engage young girls and boys in under-resourced communities; advance the art form of ballet through greater diversity, equity and inclusion; and promote social justice through arts activism. 6 6 65 13 0 1304347 1675992 115718 166307 34197 58907 49 1454262 1901255 0 0 734488 932336 0 161575 407781 491602 1142269 1423938 311993 477317 1753269 2262923 58555 90892 1694714 2172031 To provide community-based opportunities to explore dance, especially programs that engage young girls and boys in under-resourced communities; advance the art form of ballet through greater diversity, equity and inclusion; and promote social justice through arts activism. false false 1085077 166307 In 2025, The Misty Copeland Foundation served more than 575 children and approximately 100 older adults through three free programs in under-resourced communities in the Bronx and Harlem: BE BOLD, BE BOLDER, and BE BOLDNext Steps.BE BOLD (Ballet Explorations Ballet Offers Leadership Development) is the Foundations signature introductory ballet program for children ages 512, centered on five strategic pillars: Introductory Ballet, Music for Ballet, Health and Wellness, Tutoring, and Mentoring. Each is vital to cultivating the traits of a BE BOLD Graduate: leadership, curiosity, kindness, persistence, and engagement with dance and music.BE BOLD was in 21 sites in the Bronx and Harlem. The MCF employed 50 teaching artists - 30 dance educators and 20 musicians. The program continues to expand by adding multiple class sections at existing partner sites in response to increased interest and participation. This semester, MCF co-facilitated Caregiver Orientations with the NY Public Library, giving families access to a library card that includes homework help and tutoring. BE BOLD classes honor Black and Brown ballet pioneers, incorporate contemporary music and student-created steps, and use musical instruments such as the Djembe, saxophone, and guitar, which are not usually present in a ballet classroom. Students identities, interests and creativity are woven throughout the BE BOLD experience.Our annual Impact Reports intentionally capture information from a variety of perspectives. MCFs impact evaluator, Dr. Gess LeBlanc, a developmental psychologist from Hunter College, uses a methodology that includes surveys and focus groups with teaching artists, students, caregivers, and site administrators. Their data and feedback ensure that program decisions are informed by those affected.Rigorous evaluation has been a vital component of BE BOLD since its inception. The findings guide program development. The Year 3 Impact Report was released in September 2025. The evaluation findings show that, across most components of childrens program engagement (affective, behavioral, and cognitive), BE BOLD students maintained their engagement levels throughout the program year. The Year 3 Impact report stated that through its holistic and inclusive approach, BE BOLD effectively positions ballet education as a transformative tool for nurturing the next generation of leaders. The Foundation developed and introduced two new programs:BE BOLDER (Ballet Explorations: Ballet Offers Lifelong Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection) is a ballet-based movement program for adults 50+ that fosters wellness, mobility, social connection, confidence, and creative expression through accessible, joyful dance experiences. Classes incorporate live music, modifications for all abilities, and storytelling through movement. They emphasize empowerment and lifelong learning in a welcoming and supportive environment.BE BOLDER began in the summer of 2025 at three sites in the Bronx and Harlem for 12 weeks. Evaluation efforts for key areas of BE BOLDER being tracked include:- Attendance and participant retention- Physical wellness indicators (mobility, posture, balance)- Emotional well-being and social connection- Feedback from teaching artists and musiciansBE BOLDNext Steps builds on MCFs commitment to accessible, affordable, and inclusive ballet education and bridges BE BOLD with more advanced dance training. The program launched in summer 2025 and connected 12 BE BOLD graduates with three partnering institutions: The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and 92NY. By prioritizing accessibility and inclusion, BE BOLDNext Steps provides students, ages 8-10, with the guidance they need to succeed in rigorous training environments and to continue their dance education holistically and with support.Across all programs, MCF aims to increase access to high-quality arts experiences while helping participants build confidence, resilience, social connection, self-expression, and a lifelong sense of belonging. MCF believes dancing should be affordable, accessible, and funand that dance is for everyone at every stage of life.To support the MCFs growth, MCF made several staffing changes in 2025:- MCFs Program Director was promoted to Director of Programs and now oversees all of MCFs programs.- One of MCFs teaching artists was promoted to BE BOLD Program Coordinator for both BE BOLD and our new program, BE BOLDNext Steps.- In the spring of 2025, an MCF Programs Coordinator was hired to support the new BE BOLDER program and some of the new BE BOLD sites.- To support the organizations overall infrastructure and growth, a Development and Operations Manager was also hired.- The MCF hired 20 new teaching artists for the 2025 school year to accommodate more BE BOLD classes at 21 community partner sites.The MCF continues to partner with established community-based organizations to ensure the programming reflects the perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of those the MCF serves. By working closely with these organizations, MCF embeds BE BOLD, BE BOLDER, and BE BOLDNext Steps within trusted community institutions, helping us meet local families needs. 1085077 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 65 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NY X X Organization 2128702350 475 Riverside Drive 456 New York NY 10115 X Caryn Campbell Executive Director 40.00 0.00 153840 0 26295 Misty Copeland President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Valentino Carlotti Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Fales-Hill Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Benis Reffkin Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Hicks Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nyssa Lee Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 153840 26295 1 false true false 0 59500 1616492 1675992 Program fees 611600 166307 166307 166307 58907 3 58904 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 49 49 49 1901255 166359 58904 X 0 0 0 0 180942 98360 41291 41291 0 647419 595907 25756 25756 0 30876 26950 1963 1963 73099 61357 5871 5871 0 1491 1491 10000 10000 0 0 150 150 317195 186120 64393 66682 0 15374 13173 2201 0 0 53210 44662 4274 4274 14138 14027 111 0 6490 1650 4840 0 0 5350 4490 430 430 8213 6893 660 660 Production and event costs 49807 46311 3496 Dues and subscriptions 9482 5371 4111 Printing and Publications 702 702 0 1423938 1085077 177286 161575 548359 374887 25012 15 111500 119500 39100 25021 0 0 0 0 7542 91425 16526 13457 6503 3069 0 0 0 0 1015253 1649006 1753269 2262923 38831 56987 19724 13905 20000 58555 90892 X 991631 1740865 703083 431166 1694714 2172031 1753269 2262923 477317 X false true X true false X 1 852223 1419920 1304347 1675992 5252483 0 0 1 852223 1419920 1304347 1675992 5252483 3246064 2006419 13648 34198 58907 106753 0 49 49 5359285 337073 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 16526 13457 3069 3069 Security deposit 3564 1649006 Refundable advance 20000 20000 X 1901105 1901105 150 150 1901255 1423788 1423788 150 150 1423938 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Management has evaluated all income tax positions and concluded that there are no uncertain tax positions that require disclosure in the financial statements. true X X X false false false false false false false false false Caryn Campbell Executive Director 153840 26295 180135 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All board members are provided with of a copy of the conflict of interest policy annually, and are required to complete and sign an acknowledgment and disclosure form. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, Form 990, Form 1023 and financial statements are available upon request.