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Dance Theatre of Harlem Inc

EIN 13-2642091 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, INC. (DTH) CARRIES A SOLID COMMITMENT TOWARD ENRICHING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE ARTS.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
107
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$238,449, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $4.2 million spent. DANCE COMPANY - DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM COMPANY CONSISTS OF 19 DANCE ARTISTS WHO PERFORM AN ECLECTIC AND DEMANDING REPERTOIRE. BALLETS PERFORMED RANGE FROM THE TREASURED CLASSICS OF TRADITIONAL CANON TO WORKS BY GEORGE BALANCHINE, CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY WORKS, AND WORKS THAT USE THE LANGUAGE OF BALLET TO CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICA CULTURE. AS CULTURAL AMBASSADORS, THE COMPANY TOURS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH A MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE ARTS. KNOWN FOR ITS THRILLING PERFORMANCES, THE COMPANY ALSO PLACES GREAT VALUE ON EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUDIENCES AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEW YORK.
  2. $1.6 million spent. SCHOOL - DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM SCHOOL (DTHS) - A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC HARLEM COMMUNITY, OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL DANCE TRAINING FOR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE. DTHS OFFERS AFFORDABLE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND FOR 600 STUDENTS ON AVERAGE. THROUGH AUDITIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE, DTHS GIVES YOUNG ARTISTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY, PARTICIPATE AND EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, WHICH HELPS TO DEVELOP FOCUS, DISCIPLINE AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR FURTHER EDUCATION AND GROWTH.
  3. $512,159 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - DANCE THEATRE'S NATIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE IS THE EMBODIMENT OF DANCE THEATRE'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. BASED UPON THE CONVICTION THAT ARTISTS ARE OUR BEST COMMUNICATORS AND MIRRORS OF OUR SOCIETY, DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS TAKES PLACE IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER CENTERS, WORKING WITH STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS A BROAD RANGE OF ADULTS. DANCE THEATRES PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM VIDEO ASSEMBLIES, LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS, AND MASTER CLASSES TO IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS.

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 March 1969.

    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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