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Centennial State Ballet

EIN 46-1273310 · Longmont, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood79 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

CENTENNIAL STATE BALLET IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING, ENRICHING, AND INSPIRING YOUTH THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL BALLET EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE THE HUMAN SPIRIT THROUGH ARTISTICALLY EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH BALLET EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

Income
$370,625
Spending
$383,135
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
20
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$24,231, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% 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 208% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    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 May 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)
  1. $171,578 spent. BALLET EDUCATION:THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS THE FOUNDATION, OFFERING RIGOROUS BALLET TRAINING TO STUDENTS AGED 3 THROUGH 18 IN A STRUCTURED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES DAILY CLASSES IN BALLET TECHNIQUE, POINTE WORK, CONTEMPORARY, AND CHOREOGRAPHY. IN THE 2024/25 SEASON, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS, PROVIDING 67 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER WEEK. WE FOCUS ON BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES: IMMEDIATELY PREPARING DANCERS FOR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WHILE FOSTERING PERSONAL DISCIPLINE, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND TEAMWORK.
  2. $112,716 spent. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: OUR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPRESSIVE BALLET PERFORMANCES, AND DISCOVER WHAT THE DAY TO DAY IN A PROFESSIONAL BALLET CAREER OFFERS. THESE PERFORMANCES SERVE AS A CRITICAL PLATFORM FOR DANCERS TO APPLY THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE, WHILE ALSO OFFERING AN ENRICHING CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TO THE COMMUNITY. IN THE 2024/25 SEASON, WE PRESENTED 4 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 3000 INDIVIDUALS. THESE PERFORMANCES INCLUDED COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT BALLET IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH INITIATIVES, WHERE STUDENTS WORK WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, OFFERING BALLET STORYTIMES AND PERFORMANCES TO FOSTER CULTURAL APPRECIATION AND INSPIRE A LOVE FOR THE ARTS. THIS PROGRAM IS CENTRAL TO OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA). WE ENSURE THAT BALLET EDUCATION IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL BACKGROUND OR PERSONAL IDENTITY. THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WE PARTNERED WITH 10 ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, FARMERS MARKETS, ART WALKS, LIBRARIES, AND SENIOR CENTERS, TO OFFER STORYTIME BALLET PERFORMANCES THAT REFLECT AND TOUCH DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 December 2013.

    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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