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Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation Inc

EIN 13-3058080 · White Plains, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE WESTCHESTER AS A DANCE RESOURCE - PROMOTING THE AWARENESS OF DANCE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO DANCE AND ENRICHING THE DANCE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND AUDIENCES BY OFFERING DANCE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

Income
$715,543
Spending
$720,054
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
53
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$78,900, executive dir.

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • 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.

  • 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. $380,420 spent. THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM IS THE DANCE SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF DANCE INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES FROM PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH PRE-PROFESSIONAL. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS "EVERYONE CAN DANCE - AND EVERYONE SHOULD," WHICH IS WHY OUR NEEDS-BASED FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO NURTURE THEIR TALENT AND INTEREST AND BENEFIT FROM THE DISCIPLINE OF DANCE EDUCATION, IRRESPECTIVE OF FAMILY INCOME.
  2. $172,140 spent. ANNUAL SPRING COMMUNITY CONCERTS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS AFFILIATED WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AT GROUP HOMES, REHABILITATION FACILITIES AND INNER-CITY RECREATION CENTERS.
  3. $20,708 spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES DANCE CLASSES TO UNDERSERVED AND SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS. IT PROVIDES OPPORTUNTIES FOR THESE DIVERSE GROUPS TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND BENEFITS OF DANCE. CURRICULUM IS ADAPTED APPROPRIATELY TO ENSURE EACH DANCER MAY REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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