Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated
Garth Fagan Dance Inc. is a performing arts organization located in Rochester, New York. The Organizations purpose is to advance the public's knowledge of the art of dancing, …
Garth Fagan Dance Inc
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Visit www.garthfagandance.orgAbout Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated
Founded by the man who taught more than 100 million audience members to move as one global community through Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; Garth Fagan Dance is an internationally acclaimed American dance company rooted in African traditions, Caribbean stories, and the Black dance vocabulary, Fagan TechniqueTM.
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Mission
Garth Fagan Dance Inc. is a performing arts organization located in Rochester, New York. The Organizations purpose is to advance the public's knowledge of the art of dancing, produce and present dance performances, and teach the art of dance.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGarth Fagan Dance Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 237276763. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237276763. 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.
Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% 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.
Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Based on official tax filings, Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated. 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, Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Founded by the man who taught more than 100 million audience members to move as one global community through Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; Garth Fagan Dance is an internationally acclaimed American dance company rooted in African traditions, Caribbean stories, and the Black dance vocabulary, Fagan TechniqueTM. Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237276763, 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 (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.
GARTH FAGAN DANCE INCORPORATED 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 49 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 · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated
- What is Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated?
- Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rochester, United States. Founded by the man who taught more than 100 million audience members to move as one global community through Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; Garth Fagan Dance is an internationally acclaimed American dance company rooted in African traditions, Caribbean stories, and the Black dance vocabulary, Fagan TechniqueTM.
- When was Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated founded?
- Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated?
- Natalie Rogers-Cropper serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Rochester, NY, United States.
- What is Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated trustworthy?
- Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237276763.
- What is Garth Fagan Dance Incorporated's website?
- http://www.garthfagandance.org