Moveius Contemporary Ballet Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Guided by the belief in dance as a powerful means for cultural and social transformation, Moveius Contemporary Ballet's mission is to catalyze art and community vibrancy in Washington, DC and expand access to the performing arts to a full range of audiences, regardless of income, background, or location. We are is deeply committed to uplifting the diverse, historically underserved communities in our city, especially in our home neighborhood of Ward 4, by removing barriers to the arts. Our primary goals are to incubate new professional dance works, provide affordable rehearsal, living, and performance, and promote broad and diverse access to the performing arts. We envision a city where performing artists have sufficient space and art has a direct positive impact on the quality of life for residents.
- Income
- $886,932
- Spending
- $954,615
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 28.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $85,313, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 28.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
- $747,948 spent. Moveius Contemporary Ballet is a critically-acclaimed professional dance performance company. It offers a full season of theater and dance performances at its flagship arts facility for the benefit of the attending public. The organization catalyzes community development in Washington, DC by developing new, affordable arts and living spaces. Moveius Contemporary Ballet dedicates itself to providing rehearsal and performance space to DCs creative community at its flagship Dance Loft on 14 facility, and to providing access to the arts to marginalized populations. The organization also offers enriching dance education to youth and adults.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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