The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
SERIOUS AND ENJOYABLE DANCE CLASSES TO ALL AGES WITHOUT THE INTERRUPTION AND EXPENSE OF A RECITAL OR DANCE COMPETITIONS. ADVANCED STUDENTS PERFORM FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC BOTH AS …
The Pointe Academy Of Ballet And
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Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Modern. Fitness classes for all ages. The “No-Recital” School
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Mission
Serious and enjoyable dance classes to all ages without the interruption and expense of a recital or dance competitions. Advanced students perform for the general public both as an offering to the community and as part of their training for a career as professional ballet dancers.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 421493103. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421493103. 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.
The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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 90/100.
The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is 6151 Thornton Ave Ste 100, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance has $82K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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.
The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $82K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Modern. Fitness classes for all ages. The “No-Recital” School The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $82K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421493103, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
THE POINTE ACADEMY OF BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 15 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
- What is The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance?
- The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Des Moines, United States. Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Modern. Fitness classes for all ages. The “No-Recital” School
- When was The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance founded?
- The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance was founded in 2000.
- Who leads The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance?
- Elizabeth Adams serves as VP/TREASURER.
- Where is The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance located?
- Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance trustworthy?
- The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421493103.
- What is The Pointe Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance's website?
- https://www.thepointeacademy.org