Dance Canvas Inc
Dance Canvas' mission is to provide opportunities and venues to increase the awareness of professional dance in metro Atlanta. We achieve our mission through three program areas of …
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Professional Performance Series (Choreographer Career Development Initiative): Provides 10 professional choreographers with career building resources and a venue for rehearsals/performances; Works with 50 professional dancers to create world premier dance works to present to over 1200 audience members (including at least 600 youth through our outreach efforts). We provide career mentoring services to the choreographers. We provide critical analysis projects to our youth audiences. We also have a Dance Canvas: on Film program which provides career development services to emerging dance film makers. Dance Canvas youth programs: DC NEXT (a 4-week program designed to teach 25-30 students about the professional career of dance. The teens produce their own production, and work with choreographers from across the country. Students learn how …
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Mission
Dance Canvas' mission is to provide opportunities and venues to increase the awareness of professional dance in metro Atlanta. We achieve our mission through three program areas of service career development, youth outreach and audience engagement.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dance Canvas Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDance Canvas Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262425825. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $203K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Dance Canvas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262425825. 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.
Dance Canvas Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Dance Canvas Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dance Canvas Inc has $203K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% 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.
Dance Canvas Inc 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 small organization. It has $203K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dance Canvas Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dance Canvas Inc 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Professional Performance Series (Choreographer Career Development Initiative): Provides 10 professional choreographers with career building resources and a venue for rehearsals/performances; Works with 50 professional dancers to create world premier dance works to present to over 1200 audience members (including at least 600 youth through our outreach efforts). We provide career mentoring services to the choreographers. We provide critical analysis projects to our youth audiences. We also have a Dance Canvas: on Film program which provides career development services to emerging dance film makers. Dance Canvas youth programs: DC NEXT (a 4-week program designed to teach 25-30 students about the professional career of dance. The teens produce their own production, and... Dance Canvas Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $203K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dance Canvas Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dance Canvas Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262425825, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DANCE CANVAS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Dance Canvas Inc
- What is Dance Canvas Inc?
- Dance Canvas Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Professional Performance Series (Choreographer Career Development Initiative): Provides 10 professional choreographers with career building resources and a venue for rehearsals/performances; Works with 50 professional dancers to create world premier dance works to present to over 1200 audience members (including at least 600 youth through our outreach efforts). We provide career mentoring services to the choreographers. We provide critical analysis projects to our youth audiences. We also have a Dance Canvas: on Film program which provides career development services to emerging dance film makers. Dance Canvas youth programs: DC NEXT (a 4-week program designed to teach 25-30 students about the professional career of dance. The teens produce their own production, and work with choreographers from across the country. Students learn how to set goals, negotiate their future career plans, and identify the challenges and barriers to success.); Outreach: (City of Atlanta Centers of Hope, after school year long program for ages 5-12 yrs, in partnership with the City of Atlanta's Department of Recreation). Total outreach participants: 200-400 kids ages 5-18 yrs. We also provide workshops, lectures and master classes to Atlanta area middle and high schools throughout the year. (Most of the 2020-21 programs were offered virtually but still served the same community of youth/schools.) Audience Development/Free community events: Performances, Master classes, Open rehearsals for the community; Estimates of attendees reach 2,000 annually. Dance Canvas also started an online blog salon to educate the community about the choreographic process, as well as the importance of the arts in the lives of youth and the general community.
- When was Dance Canvas Inc founded?
- Dance Canvas Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Dance Canvas Inc?
- Angela Harris serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Dance Canvas Inc located?
- Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
- What is Dance Canvas Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dance Canvas Inc trustworthy?
- Dance Canvas Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Dance Canvas Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262425825.
- What is Dance Canvas Inc's website?
- http://www.dancecanvas.com