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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Dafmark Dance Theater

Provide forum for training dancers and offers various performing opportunities as well as youth outreach for Erie's underserved population - general public served

Founded
Headquarters
Erie, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A62Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A62Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.76%
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

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($252,150)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dafmark 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

LO
Lori M Hetrick CPA
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elizabeth L••••••
President
EM
Emma L••••
Board member
GA
Gary M•••
Director
JE
Jean-Marc B••••
Executive Director
KA
Kara G••••••
Board member
KE
Kelly S B•••
Board member
KE
Kevin A••••••••
Vice-President
KR
Krista P••••
Board member
LO
Lori H••••••
Treasurer
LO
Lori M H••••••
Treasurer
LO
Lori M H•••••• C••
Treasurer
MA
Marquis W••••••
Vice President
RO
Robert M•••••
Board member
SH
Sharon B••••••••
Board member
SH
Sharon B•••••••••
Board member
SU
Suzanne R••••••
Board member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Gannon University awards Schuster Re-Grant funding to five community arts organizations - TalkErie.com
May 2026
talkerie.com
MIAC unveils bold 2026-27 season of must-see performances - Mercyhurst
May 2026
www.mercyhurst.edu
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Free outdoor concert lineups: Bands, schedules set for live Erie-area summer shows - Erie Times-News
May 2022
www.goerie.com
Erie youth programs, others recommended for nearly $3M in COVID relief grants - Erie Times-News
Apr 2022
www.goerie.com
Here's a list of restaurant, entertainment businesses in Erie awarded $5,000 COVID grants - Erie Times-News
Mar 2022
www.goerie.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Erie dancers to explore, portray African-American experience - Erie Times-News
Feb 2020
www.goerie.com
Emotions set to dance - Erie Times-News
Apr 2019
www.goerie.com
Making moves - Erie Times-News
Apr 2018
www.goerie.com
Dyngus Day celebration, dance, more fun in the Erie area, April 2 and later - Erie Times-News
Apr 2018
www.goerie.com
Barber art show displays more than 500 works - Erie Times-News
Apr 2018
www.goerie.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dafmark Dance Theater This page 93 $392,729 91%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

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 - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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