Ballet Arts Foundation
Ballet tucson provides local and international artistry of the highest caliber through professional performances, dance training, arts in education opportunities and community outreach.
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Tucson's Professional Ballet Company
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Mission
Ballet tucson provides local and international artistry of the highest caliber through professional performances, dance training, arts in education opportunities and community outreach.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ballet Arts Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBallet Arts Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 860557264. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ballet Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860557264. 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.
Ballet Arts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Ballet Arts Foundation is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ballet Arts Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ballet Arts Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ballet Arts Foundation. 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, Ballet Arts Foundation 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ballet Arts Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ballet Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860557264, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BALLET ARTS FOUNDATION 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Ballet company holds ‘A Last Dance’ and its leaders plan a new beginning - The Almanac
Ballet school sets 40th anniversary show - Evanston Now
Ballet Arts to Present COPPÉLIA With Live Orchestra for 50th Anniversary - BroadwayWorld
Ballet Arts and Adelphi Orchestra Present Coppélia for Ballet Arts' 50th Anniversary Season - NewJerseyStage.com
Ballet North Texas is on point for Dallas Arts Month - KERA News
Houston Ballet Hosts Youth America Grand Prix 2026 Season Finals - City Lifestyle
Waldorf Ballet Studio Damaged In Crash Just Weeks After Opening - The BayNet
News Briefs: New art at Piedmont Park; recognition and appointments; Georgia Tech installation at the airport; foster program connects with Atlanta Ballet - ARTS ATL
Youthful energy fills Kalamazoo Symphony, Ballet Arts Ensemble's lavish "Nutcracker" - WMUK
Ashley Ballet Arts Academy to hold open house with new owners - hometownsource.com
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ballet Arts Foundation
- What is Ballet Arts Foundation?
- Ballet Arts Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tucson, United States. Tucson's Professional Ballet Company
- When was Ballet Arts Foundation founded?
- Ballet Arts Foundation was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Ballet Arts Foundation?
- Gustavo Corte serves as President.
- Where is Ballet Arts Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
- What is Ballet Arts Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ballet Arts Foundation trustworthy?
- Ballet Arts Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Ballet Arts Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 860557264.
- What is Ballet Arts Foundation's website?
- http://ballettucson.org