Encinitas Ballet Academy and Arts Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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
Encinitas Ballet advances the art of classical ballet through professional public performances, education, and community engagement. The organization: Stages professional ballet performances for the public, including The Nutcracker and spring productions. Provides educational outreach in classical ballet to public and private schools, helping students and families develop greater knowledge and appreciation of ballet as an art form. Provides ballet scholarships and financial assistance to students who lack the financial resources to participate in quality arts education and training.
- Income
- $188,805
- Spending
- $187,879
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Highest pay
- $37,000, president, chief excusive officer
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 (3)
- $9,558 spent. Sleeping Beauty / The Royal Wedding / June 15. The Grand Ritz Theatre, Escondido
- $9,889 spent. The Nutcracker Community performances Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the San Dieguito Academy Theatre, 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas.
- Educational Outreach Program ? ?The Story of The Nutcracker? Location: Morning Glory Montessori, 7706 Rocio St, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Program: Encinitas Ballet educational outreach presentation introducing preschool children to The Nutcracker, classical ballet, music, characters, costumes, and the art of storytelling through dance.
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 November 2014.
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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