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Hixon Dance

Stimulate and encourage interest and engagement in Modern Dance; to create and present new dance works for the public; to collaborate with artists in various mediums in the …

Arts & Culture Columbus, OH EIN 813313035 · IRS Sign up to see website
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About Hixon Dance

Hixon Dance Community Dance Education Program provides enriching and well-rounded movement classes for ages 2 through adult. The program served approximately 92 students with weekly classes in various dance styles, composition classes, and health/wellness. The program objective is to offer students movement education that emphasizes student creativity and collaboration, body-positivity and building healthy technique, and creating a trauma-informed and safe environment for learning. This is an on-going program for the community. Hixon Dance Company is a professional performing arts ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of new works of Modern dance. A new work was generated in collaboration with a poet, 2 composers, 4 musicians, 5 dancers, and 1 dramaturg and presented to the public in multiple presentations. It …

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A62
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Stimulate and encourage interest and engagement in Modern Dance; to create and present new dance works for the public; to collaborate with artists in various mediums in the creation of new performing art works; to engage community groups in dance education and outreach; to provide professional development opportunities for local independent dance artists and create opportunities for the public performance of their new dance works.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A62
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($116,001)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hixon Dance is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Columbus, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 813313035. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $141K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hixon Dance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Hixon Dance is located in Columbus, OH, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hixon Dance has $141K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Hixon Dance 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 $141K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hixon Dance. 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.

Hixon Dance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.

Hixon Dance Community Dance Education Program provides enriching and well-rounded movement classes for ages 2 through adult. The program served approximately 92 students with weekly classes in various dance styles, composition classes, and health/wellness. The program objective is to offer students movement education that emphasizes student creativity and collaboration, body-positivity and building healthy technique, and creating a trauma-informed and safe environment for learning. This is an on-going program for the community. Hixon Dance Company is a professional performing arts ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of new works of Modern dance. A new work was generated in collaboration with a poet, 2 composers, 4 musicians, 5 dancers, and 1... Hixon Dance is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Hixon Dance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $141K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Hixon Dance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hixon Dance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813313035, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Leadership

SA
Sarah Hixon-Reed
Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron G•••••
Board Treasurer
JA
Jacob R•••
Board President
JU
Justin J•••••••
Board Member
KE
Kelly G•••••
Board Member
RA
Rachael R•••• L••••
Education Director
RO
Robert E•••••
Board Vice President
SA
Sarah H•••••••••
Artistic Director
SA
Sarah S•••••••
Board Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hixon Dance This page 90 $140,850 100%
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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hixon Dance

What is Hixon Dance?
Hixon Dance is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbus, United States. Hixon Dance Community Dance Education Program provides enriching and well-rounded movement classes for ages 2 through adult. The program served approximately 92 students with weekly classes in various dance styles, composition classes, and health/wellness. The program objective is to offer students movement education that emphasizes student creativity and collaboration, body-positivity and building healthy technique, and creating a trauma-informed and safe environment for learning. This is an on-going program for the community. Hixon Dance Company is a professional performing arts ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of new works of Modern dance. A new work was generated in collaboration with a poet, 2 composers, 4 musicians, 5 dancers, and 1 dramaturg and presented to the public in multiple presentations. It received high audience and critical acclaim, with over 250 audience in attendance. The company also presented a showcase of works by local independent dance makers in multiple public performances. Works were selected by professionals in the field through an adjudication process that provided feedback to all participants. 8 artists were chosen as finalists to have their work produced publicly. The adjudicator panel always includes experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.) Over 175 audience attended these events. Hixon Dance received an In Kind donation from Columbus Dance Theatre for use of their theater facility in the amount of $1,000.00.
Who leads Hixon Dance?
Sarah Hixon-Reed serves as Director.
Where is Hixon Dance located?
Headquartered in Columbus, United States.
What is Hixon Dance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hixon Dance trustworthy?
Hixon Dance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Hixon Dance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813313035.
What is Hixon Dance's website?
http://www.hixondance.com