City Ballet of Cleveland
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
City Ballet of Cleveland ("Company") was incorporated as a non-profit public benefit corporation in the State of Ohio on July 23, 2009. Company is organized and will be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"). In particular, Company intends to provide opportunities to (1) promote and develop education and performance of dance as one of the cultural arts, (2) encourage excellence in dance through the teaching of and performance of dance, and (3) present dance and dance-related performances for the general public. In order to promote and develop public awareness of dance.
- Income
- $127,522
- Spending
- $121,196
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 48%
- Highest pay
- $26,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $119,970 spent. CCDC Shaker Square Cleveland - Preparations for Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker begins with the engagement of professional dancers, choreographers and designer. Performance space and technical staff is determined and secured. All work under the leadership of Ms. Laves-Mearini over the course of the next 6 months to develop and complete all assignments. Through master classes, technique and skill building as well as initial introduction of choreography CCDC will begin preparation of it Company members for primary roles in Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker. CCDC - Open Auditions for children's roles will be held for the community. October/November - CDDC - Rehearsals for Company members, professional dancers and children begin. November - Locations TBD - 4 community outreach performances will occur in area schools. December - Tri-C, East Campus, Cleveland - Dress rehearsal and two performances will be held on the 1st weekend of the month.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 July 2010.
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 October 21, 2026.
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