Spectrum in Motion Dance Theater Ensemble Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Making dance! Growing dancers! And building community! Our mission is twofold: First we provide an exemplary dance education program for under-served, under-resourced children and youth who could not otherwise afford this type of programming; and second, we create and present multi-cultural professional dance performances. Our school year and summer programs include an academic curriculum known as Dance and Anthropology for teens. It should be noted that we have excluded the value of donated studio space and donated services from our income and expense statements. Our grant income is allocated to our education programs. We make no grants to others.
- Income
- $167,134
- Spending
- $158,617
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Highest pay
- $50,000, artistic direct
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $74,015 spent. Stretching for Life is our school year multi-cultural dance education program that serves up to 500 children and youth each year. It is a rigorous, sequential learning program that is offered at low or no cost to the participants. Classes are offered three afternoons per week and on weekends, serving primarily Hartford residents. We have successfully provided this program using both virtual and in-person classes. The program offers several performance opportunities during the school year. $74,015.
- $74,448 spent. Instruments of Culture is our full day, full week summer program serving young people ages 4 to 21. It is linked to literacy development for all age groups. It culminates in an original, full-length performance. Depending on age, our young people participate for six or seven weeks. We have offered this program in both an online and hybrid version, practicing sound health protocols. We presented the summer program as a video of the entire performance that was attended by both the performers and their families. $74,448.
- $4,219 spent. Spectrum in Motion offers several professionally directed performances featuring members of the Company.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 February 2011.
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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