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Ajkun Ballet Theatre Inc

EIN 13-4159687 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to perform promote educate and advance the art of dance.

Income
$624,833
Spending
$624,776
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $417,284 spent. Ajkun Ballet Theatre proudly presented 17 weeks of programming in New York and on tour themed around The Classics and The Originals collections. The Classics is a collection of traditional ballets from the nineteenth throughout the twentieth centuries preserving the tradition and sightly reimagined to align with contemporary understandings of authenticity. In New York repertory from The Classics is presented in spring summer and fall. In 2024 titles from The Classics were La Bayadere and The Nutcracker. The Originals is the collection of Chiara Ajkuns choreography that has earned Ajkun Ballet worldwide reputation and is performed in spring summer fall in New York and on tour. Touring included a regular residency at the Whitney Theater in New Rochelle NY and at the National Theater of Pristina Kosovo with a special reception by the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo and by the Embassy of the Republic of Albania. Additional Touring in 2024 included Pitti Danza in Fiera in Florence Italy and the London Theater in London UK. In 2024 titles from The Originals were Tango Nights and Dracula. In addition Ajkun Ballet Theatre presents a winter showcase for emerging choreographers to engage the audience in a conversation on the future of dance. Ajkun Ballet Theatre has offered a robust array of access programs including in-school residencies complimentary and reduced tickets for children and adults with disabilities and performances in childrens hospitals across New York State.
  2. $207,492 spent. Ajkun Ballet Theatre remains dedicated to the unique vision of choreographer teacher and cultural leader Chiara Ajkun who pioneered an innovative all-American methodology rooted in science and a repertory relevant in our current society. Our Dance Education Programs aim to instill a lifelong passion for dance in every student by inspiring nurturing and developing the full individual potential. The professional division includes a competitive trainee program and summer session accessible by audition and attracting global talent. These programs follow the Ajkun Methodology curriculum integrating biomechanics physiology psychology and pedagogy and ever evolving scientific research. Our Children and Teens programs introduce dance and promote creativity through movement. Ajkun Ballet engages the community by offering mentoring and workshop activities. Our education programs strive to offer free or subsidized access based on merit and need.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2013.

    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 December 2024.

    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 May 2013.

    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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