Bharatam Academy of Dance Arts
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Educate the community in Bharatanatyam an ancient and traditional South Indian classical dance art, through classes, public performances, and outreach programs.
- Income
- $172,367
- Spending
- $192,168
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (2)
- $192,168 spent. Primary Exempt Purpose: Educate the community in Bharatanatyam an ancient and traditional South Indian classical dance art, through classes, public performances, and outreach programs. 28. Regular Classes: Bharatam conducted regular weekly classes to enrolled students, about 150-170, at various skill and age levels, to impart knowledge of this ancient traditional art through structured curriculum. All classes were conducted in-person in 2025. Bharatam continued its student leadership program which provides student volunteers opportunity to mentor and help in classes. Public Performances: Bharatam regular showcase was conducted in Nov 2025. This event showcased 125 Bharatam dancers, at various age and skill levels, where they presented Bharatanatyam repertoire. Community Outreach: Bharatam presented its students in a few public presentations (15-20 minutes each) at cultural and community organizations. Continued On SCH O
- Program Service Accomplishment: Community Outreach: Bharatam presented its students in a few public presentations (15-20 minutes each) at cultural and community organizations. These included several not-for profit organizations such as HTGC, CTS, TAGC, TACA and school district, etc. The audience for these events was over 3000 total. As a part of its community outreach activities, Bharatam presented lecture demonstrations about Bharatanatyam at heritage awareness events. Bharatam outreach activities extended to other communities as well. Further Bharatam trained students regularly present Arangetram, commencement recitals to showcase art excellence. Seven senior students performed their arangetram (commencement recital) in 2024. 300-400 People attended the program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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