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Battery Dance Corporation

Social relevance by creating vibrant new works, performing on the world's stages, presenting dance in public spaces, serving the field of dance and teaching people of all ages …

Battery Dance Corporatin Dba Battery D

New York, NY EIN 237418859 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Battery Dance Corporation

Artistically excellent. Socially relevant.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Social relevance by creating vibrant new works, performing on the world's stages, presenting dance in public spaces, serving the field of dance and teaching people of all ages with special attention to the disadvantaged and areas of conflict. Battery dance is committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of its home community in new york city, extending programming throughout the u.s., and building bridges worldwide through international cultural exchange.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.82
Program expenses$0.82 ($1.0 million)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Battery Dance Corporation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 237418859. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Battery Dance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Battery Dance Corporation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, Battery Dance Corporation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Battery Dance Corporation is classified as a 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Battery Dance Corporation. 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.

Battery Dance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 85%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Battery Dance Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Battery Dance Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Battery Dance Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237418859, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EM
Emad Salem
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amal H••••
TRUSTEE
AU
Audrey R••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Beth N••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carol W••••••••
TRUSTEE
DR
Dr P••••••• D••••••
TRUSTEE
EM
Emad S••••
VICE PRESIDENT AND COO
FR
Francisco '•••••• C••••
TRUSTEE
GI
Ginelle B••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Helena K••• F•••
CHAIRPERSON
JE
Jennifer R•••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Jody R••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Jonathan H••••••••
PRESIDENT
JO
Joy T•••••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Judi K••••••••
VICE-CHAIR
KA
Kaplesh M••••
TRUSTEE
LA
Laura E••••••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Mimi S•••
TREASURER
NA
Nancy H•••••
TRUSTEE
NE
Ned C••••••
TRUSTEE
RI
Rita L••
TRUSTEE
SA
Samantha S••••••
SECRETARY
SH
Shari K••••••••
TRUSTEE
SH
Shea G•••••
TRUSTEE
SV
Svati K••••
TRUSTEE
TA
Tara D••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Battery Dance Corporation This page 93 $1.3 million 82%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%
Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc 93 $3.5 million 83%
Classical Music Institute Cmi 93 $2.5 million 93%
Omaha Theater Company 93 $5.7 million 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Battery Dance Corporation

What is Battery Dance Corporation?
Battery Dance Corporation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Artistically excellent. Socially relevant.
When was Battery Dance Corporation founded?
Battery Dance Corporation was founded in 1976.
Who leads Battery Dance Corporation?
Emad Salem serves as Executive Director.
Where is Battery Dance Corporation located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Battery Dance Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Battery Dance Corporation trustworthy?
Battery Dance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Battery Dance Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237418859.
What is Battery Dance Corporation's website?
https://batterydance.org/