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Malashock Dance & Company

EIN 33-0394537 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak13 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE DANCE AS AN AVENUE FOR PERSONAL EXPRESSION THROUGH PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, AND ARTISTIC COLLABORATION. MALASHOCK DANCE VALUES ARTISTRY, IMPACT, COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY,INCLUSION, AND STEWARDSHIP IN ITS EFFORTS TO ADVANCE THE ART AND ARTISTIC COLLABORATION.

Income
$712,195
Spending
$955,782
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
32
Highest pay
$112,454, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 13 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 205% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $665,047 spent. MALASHOCK DANCE COMPANY'S ARTISTIC PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT THE POWER OF ARTISTIC INNOVATION AND SHOWCASE THE UNPARALLELED TALENT OF ITS PROFESSIONAL DANCERS THROUGH A FULL SEASON OF DANCE PRODUCTIONS AND FREE COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES. FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOHN MALASHOCK IS THE CHOREOGRAPHER, AND PROVIDES THE ARTISTIC VISION AND DIRECTION FOR ALL ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, AND THE ARTISTIC PROGRAM MANAGER PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. THE MALASHOCK DANCE SCHOOL PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND DANCE CLASSES AND MANAGER PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR THESE PROGRAMS. WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS AND INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE CLASSES. THE EDUCATION MANAGER PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THESE PROGRAMS. THE MALASHOCK DANCE SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 2007, INDIVIDUALS AGES 4 - 70 EACH YEAR THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. ITS ROBUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIMINATES FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES AND ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL DANCERS.
  3. MALASHOCK DANCE IDENTIFIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION PARTNERS WHO WORK WITH THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE DANCE PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, AND AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. EDUCATION MANAGER PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THESE PROGRAMS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE ACCESS TO DANCE FOR UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ANYONE WHO IS INSPIRED TO MOVE. MD PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE FREE OR LOW-COST DANCE PROGRAMS THAT IGNITE A PASSION FOR MOVEMENT AND SELF-EXPRESSION, WHILE DEMONSTRATING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO INNOVATION AND LEARNING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 June 2024.

    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 October 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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