Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble produces original works of choreography while preserving the tradition of improvisation in American rhythm tap bringing innovative percussive dance to diverse audiences.
- Income
- $181,413
- Spending
- $147,210
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 64%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 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 (4)
- $42,228 spent. The Tapcracker, an all-tap version of the Nutcracker, featuring First Company and apprentice dancers as well as 26 Youth dancers from PA, NJ, and DE.This program served 1400 people.
- $27,549 spent. Spring Concert Series. Our First Company, Apprentices and Youth Ensemble performed company repertoire, and we presented a world premierechoreographed by guest artist Star Dixon. We engaged local college students from Muhlenberg College and Rowan Universitythrough an adjudicated process and presented their choreographed pieces. 400 people were served.
- $8,551 spent. Class Series. We offered beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in our Summer Tap Intensiveand our Winter Class Series. We also offered a Tap Teacher session and a closed class at theWinter Class Series for Company Dancers, and brought in guest artist Star Dixon for additional classes. 165 people were served.
- $9,537 spent. Outreach program, Pop Up performances, Choreography
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 September 2021.
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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