Dance Camera West
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To engage in education, literary, and charitable activities through dance and film and carry on other activities associated with this objective as allowed by law.
- Income
- $117,849
- Spending
- $264,604
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Highest pay
- $20,502, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $257,983 spent. 2024 Activities included:Jan 25 to Jan 28, 202422nd Annual DCW international Film FestivalThe 22nd edition assures a memorable cinematic experience unfolding from Thursday, January 25, to Sunday, January 28, 2024, within the timeless surroundings of the historic Barnsdall Art Park. Located atop the picturesque hill of Barnsdall Art Park (4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027), the Gallery Theatre.February - April 2024Visibility: Self ReflectionsProduction of 5 new short films Sat, Apr 13- Sun, Apr 21, 2024Visibility: Self Reflections Film Parade and ProcessionalDCW partnered with the Migration Dance Film Project and Brockus Dance Company to create a public community event as part of the KDA Creative Corps Grant.Apr 6 to Apr 7Workshop:Katrina McPherson, Developing Screendance PracticeAward-winning director and artist Katrina McPherson, author of Making Video Dance and Course Leader of the MA Screendance at London Contemporary Dance School, for a practical 2-day workshop in the art of screendance. Santa Monica College, Dance Department Studio, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405Year round streaming of films on Ovid.tv and Allarts.org
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 2004.
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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