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Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

EIN 20-0642440 · East Elmhurst, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak15 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company's mission is to celebrate the rich diversity of Mexican culture heritage through dance including live music

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$985,441
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$104,356, director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (3)
  1. $553,447 spent. Arts in education: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company designs immersive arts-in-education experiences for individuals of all ages, physical abilities, and backgrounds using the rich artistic works of its touring company as the basis for learning. Passionate teaching artists-most of whom are Directors, Choreographers, and Performers with the company-lead workshops, residencies, and on-site performances that seek the same time customizing to meet the host's goals and cirriculum. Calpulli reaches over 80K students each year with its educational services and is sought after by schools, educators, colleges and universities, nursing centers, and performing arts venues. Visit calpullidance.org to learn more and to read countless Testimonials about the value of Calpulli's arts in education knowledge
  2. $212,592 spent. Performances:Calpulli Mexican Dance Company's performances are like the traditions of Mexico: colorful, passionate and inviting. The organization produces performances and tours via its international touring company of Dancers, Musicians and Choreographers. The eleborate productions tell Mexican-American stories with universal messages that celebrate Mexico and its people. The Company has favorable reviews from the NY Times, Houston Chronical and Queens Tribune among others for its stories including "Boda Mexicana and its most current production "Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo." which received the National Dance Project award from the New England Foundation for the Arts. Calpulli made its international debut in the Kindgom of Bahrain in 2013 its European debut in Instanbul, Turkey in 2019. Visit Calpullidance.org to learn more.
  3. Community Outreach:As an extension of its arts-in-education services, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company created "Calpulli Community" in 2006 as a response to requests to provide continual access to the organizaions's expertise in the performings arts. With the same programming in New York and New Jersey that improve the lives of people, especially young students, through the power of the arts. Now, over 200 students at 5 different sites, each week learn about Mexican traditions in dance and music culminating with performances and events. To ensure access to the program, Calpuilli Community is based entirely on voluntary donations for youth. Visit calpuillidance.org/community to learn more and to visit a site near you. Please consider a donation to support Calpuilli and any of its programs,

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2004.

    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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