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Akhmedova Ballet Foundation Inc

EIN 27-2978701 · Silver Spring, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Dedicated to providing the finest quality ballet training utilizing the Vaganova Method with personal and artistic mentoring to prepare young talented dancers to become strong and fully developed artists ready to take their places in major dance companies around the world.

Income
$299,637
Spending
$340,816
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$70,404, president

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 13% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $283,899 spent. The 2024/25 full-time training program was held in person January-June 2025 and the new 2025/26 training year began in September 2025. ABFs professional training program students prepared for the end of the school year performance of the classic ballet, Dance of the Hours and Pictures at an Exhibition, June 17 at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (MCCAC) with these new choreographies by resident instructors and choreographers. Costumes and props were purchased. ABF presented its annual full Nutcracker on stage at MCCAC in December including a low-cost matinee Mini-Nut for elementary students followed by a Q&A and photo shoot with the dancers. Three well-attended summer intensives were held in July and August. As part of its nonprofit community outreach mission, ABA created and danced an original choreography for Montgomery Countys MLK Jr. Celebration at Strathmore Music Center. ABF dancers performed at Shephard Pratt special education school for students with developmental disabilities. Free Peter and the Wolf childrens show in Silver Spring B&O historic train station. Free in-studio performance for the public to Meet the Dancers. ABF continued its community outreach with four free performances at the Montgomery County Schweinhaut Senior Center. A Nutcracker Performance at Riderwood senior communities. Collaboration performance with Downtown Silver Springs Around the World Bazaar. ABA was a sponsor, participated and performed in the Wheaton Arts Parade again. Also performed in the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving parade. ABA attended national and international (Italy & Canada) ballet competitions receiving Best School, Best Teacher, Best Choreography, Best Dancer, 1st place Small and Large Ensembles and several 1st places for individual dancers. ABAs website has been professionally redesigned to meet current use standards. Increased advertising and social media presence.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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