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West Chester Dance Works

Inter-generational dance company whose mission is to provide outreach through the art of dance.

Youth Development West Chester, PA EIN 300080438 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About West Chester Dance Works

Present and perform to the community

Founded
Headquarters
West Chester, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Inter-generational dance company whose mission is to provide outreach through the art of dance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($256,397)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

West Chester Dance Works is a registered youth development nonprofit based in West Chester, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 300080438. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $323K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

West Chester Dance Works 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

West Chester Dance Works is located in West Chester, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, West Chester Dance Works has $323K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for youth development 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.

West Chester Dance Works is classified as a Youth Development 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 $323K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for West Chester Dance Works. 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.

West Chester Dance Works 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: West Chester Dance Works's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $323K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to West Chester Dance Works are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 300080438, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JA
James D Smith Jr
CFO

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

DI
Diane M•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DO
Donna H••••
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
FA
Faith N••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James D S•••• J•
TREASURER
JO
Joel S T••• 3••
BOARD MEMBER
L
L D•••• T•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rodney M•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
ST
Steven D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Support These Black-Owned Businesses Around the Philadelphia Suburbs - Main Line Today
Feb 2026
mainlinetoday.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
2025 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade: What To Know - Patch
Nov 2025
patch.com
6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade returns - 6abc Philadelphia
Oct 2025
6abc.com
Local Dance Company Stages Story on Life of Formerly Enslaved West Chester Business Owner - VISTA.Today
Feb 2025
vista.today
West Chester Dance Works Rachel Harris One Woman Over the Line - 6abc Philadelphia
Feb 2025
6abc.com
Rachel Harris: A Tribute to Freedom and Art - VISTA.Today
Jan 2025
vista.today
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
2024 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade: What To Know - Patch
Nov 2024
patch.com
Congrats Karyn Olivier and James Claiborne! Flex Fund grants, Plus Opportunity! - Artblog
Jan 2024
www.theartblog.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Dance groups, performers put finishing touches on routines ahead of holiday -
Nov 2023
6abc.com
2023 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade: What You Need To Know - Patch
Nov 2023
patch.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
West Chester Dance Works This page 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
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Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp 90 $428,308 100%

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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 West Chester Dance Works

What is West Chester Dance Works?
West Chester Dance Works is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Chester, United States. Present and perform to the community
When was West Chester Dance Works founded?
West Chester Dance Works was founded in 2001.
Who leads West Chester Dance Works?
James D Smith Jr serves as CFO.
Where is West Chester Dance Works located?
Headquartered in West Chester, United States.
What is West Chester Dance Works's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is West Chester Dance Works trustworthy?
West Chester Dance Works 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 West Chester Dance Works's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300080438.
What is West Chester Dance Works's website?
http://westchesterdanceworks.org