NEW BALLET ENSEMBLE
MEMPHIS, TN · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE GOALS OF NEW BALLET ENSEMBLE, INC. ARE TO TRAIN COMMUNITY STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME TO A PROFESSIONAL OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL OF DANCE IN ORDER TO PRODUCE DANCERS FROM RACIALLY AND SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN THE MEMPHIS AREA; TO PERFORM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH; TO PROVIDE STUDIO SPACE AT MINIMAL COST TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE CLASSES OUTSIDE OF THE CORE PROFESSIONAL TRACT TO CHILDREN WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM DANCE INSTRUCTION BUT MAY NOT PURSUE CAREERS IN DANCE. UTILIZING CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND EXCELLENCE IN DANCE TRAINING, NEW BALLET PROPELS COMMUNITY CHANGE AND TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds NEW BALLET ENSEMBLE
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 12 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | $814K | 4 |
| Artsmemphis | $215K | 4 |
| Women'S Foundation for A Greater Memphis | $96K | 4 |
| Turley Foundation | $85K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $48K | 4 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $32K | 2 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Dba Fiduciary Trust Charitable | $20K | 1 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care | $6K | 1 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
MATTHEW BEST — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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