Dafmark Dance Theater
The mission of Dafmark Dance Theater is to passionately embrace creative arts to enrich the human experience. This is brought to life through thought-provoking dance theater performances and …
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Provide forum for training dancers and offers various performing opportunities as well as youth outreach for Erie's underserved population - general public served
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Mission
The mission of Dafmark Dance Theater is to passionately embrace creative arts to enrich the human experience. This is brought to life through thought-provoking dance theater performances and through arts education/community outreach programs. It is rooted in the belief that compassion, understanding and empathy are the building blocks of a thriving community.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDafmark Dance Theater is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Erie, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 251697936. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $393K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Dafmark Dance Theater 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 91% 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.
Dafmark Dance Theater is located in Erie, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dafmark Dance Theater has $393K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dafmark Dance Theater 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 micro organization. It has $393K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dafmark Dance Theater. 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.
Dafmark Dance Theater 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. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Dafmark Dance Theater profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Provide forum for training dancers and offers various performing opportunities as well as youth outreach for Erie's underserved population - general public served Dafmark Dance Theater is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Dafmark Dance Theater's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $393K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dafmark Dance Theater are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dafmark Dance Theater is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251697936, 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.
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Filing history
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DAFMARK DANCE THEATER 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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PositiveGannon University awards Schuster Re-Grant funding to five community arts organizations - TalkErie.com
MIAC unveils bold 2026-27 season of must-see performances - Mercyhurst
Free outdoor concert lineups: Bands, schedules set for live Erie-area summer shows - Erie Times-News
Erie youth programs, others recommended for nearly $3M in COVID relief grants - Erie Times-News
Here's a list of restaurant, entertainment businesses in Erie awarded $5,000 COVID grants - Erie Times-News
Erie dancers to explore, portray African-American experience - Erie Times-News
Emotions set to dance - Erie Times-News
Making moves - Erie Times-News
Dyngus Day celebration, dance, more fun in the Erie area, April 2 and later - Erie Times-News
Barber art show displays more than 500 works - Erie Times-News
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Quick facts about Dafmark Dance Theater
- What is Dafmark Dance Theater?
- Dafmark Dance Theater is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Erie, United States. Provide forum for training dancers and offers various performing opportunities as well as youth outreach for Erie's underserved population - general public served
- When was Dafmark Dance Theater founded?
- Dafmark Dance Theater was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Dafmark Dance Theater?
- Lori M Hetrick CPA serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Dafmark Dance Theater located?
- Headquartered in Erie, United States.
- What is Dafmark Dance Theater's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dafmark Dance Theater trustworthy?
- Dafmark Dance Theater 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 Dafmark Dance Theater's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251697936.
- What is Dafmark Dance Theater's website?
- http://www.dafmarkdance.org