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Beheard World Inc

EIN 04-3334498 · Cambridge, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANNA MYER AND DANCERS' WORK BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN UNIQUE WAYS BY PROMOTING THE ARTS THROUGH DANCE, MOST NOTABLY IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY. MYER'S WORK HAS BEEN FUNDED NUMEROUS TIMES BY THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL AND THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS COUNCIL AND THE TURNER FAMILY FOUNDATION. CREATIING AND USING FILMS, THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE WAYS TO BE SEEN AND HEARD.

Income
$209,331
Spending
$254,426
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. ANNA MYER AND DANCERS' WORK BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN UNIQUE WAYS BY PROMOTING THE ARTS THROUGH DANCE, MOST NOTABLY IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY. MYER'S WORK HAS BEEN FUNDED NUMEROUS TIMES BY THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL AND THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS COUNCIL AND THE TURNER FAMILY FOUNDATION. CREATIING AND USING FILMS, THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE WAYS TO BE SEEN AND HEARD.
  2. $55,285 spent. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP BY TMI PROJECT. TMI PROJECT IS OUT THERE CHANGING LIVESONE STORY AT A TIME. BY HELPING PEOPLE OWN THEIR NARRATIVES, THEY FOSTER EMPATHY, CHALLENGE STIGMA, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. DIGITAL REACH: TMI PROJECT SHARES STORIES ONLINE THROUGH VIDEOS, PODCASTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIABRINGING PERSONAL NARRATIVES TO GLOBAL AUDIENCES.
  3. PROJECT TEACH - MENTOR- INSPIRE (TMI) IS AN EXCITING PROGRAM THAT TRANSFORMS LOCAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTO FUTURE LEADERS AND CONFIDENT ENTREPRENEURS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO GENERATE BUSINESS IDEAS, CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH, WRITE BUSINESS PLANS, AND PITCH IDEAS TO INVESTORS ALL WHILE DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD IS BORN WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT THAT NEEDS TO BE FOSTERED THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND TEAMWORK.
  4. $191,305 spent. ANNA MYER AND DANCERS' WORK BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN UNIQUE WAYS BY PROMOTING THE ARTS THROUGH DANCE, MOST NOTABLY IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY. MYER'S WORK HAS BEEN FUNDED NUMEROUS TIMES BY THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL AND THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS COUNCIL AND THE TURNER FAMILY FOUNDATION. CREATIING AND USING FILMS, THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE WAYS TO BE SEEN AND HEARD.
  5. ANNA MYER AND DANCERS' WORK BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER IN UNIQUE WAYS BY PROMOTING THE ARTS THROUGH DANCE, MOST NOTABLY IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY. MYER'S WORK HAS BEEN FUNDED NUMEROUS TIMES BY THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL AND THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS COUNCIL AND THE TURNER FAMILY FOUNDATION. CREATIING AND USING FILMS, THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED YOUTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE WAYS TO BE SEEN AND HEARD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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