California Association of Dance Drill Team Directors
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE DANCE/DRILL TEAM COMMUNITY IN CALIFORNIA. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IS DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES INDEPENDENT TEAMS, ADJUDICATORS, CHOREGRAPHERS AND BUSINESS' AFFILIATED WITH THE DANCE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $44,220
- Spending
- $33,848
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, 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 June 30, 2023, 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 June 30, 2023, 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 (1)
- $41,093 spent. THE ASSOCIATION'S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF DANCE FOR STUDENTS, CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CLINICS AND COMPETITIONS, RAISE PERFORMANCE AND ADJUDICATION STANDARDS, HELP DIRECTORS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE MEANS OF EXPLORING VOCATIONAL AND AVOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN DANCE TRHOUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDE MEANS OF PEER COACHING/DIRECTING TO NEW DIRECTORS AND COACHES, IMPROVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING A GREATER APPRECIATION OF DANCE IN OUR STUDENTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2023, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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