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Momentum-Excellence Inc

EIN 46-4509725 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOMENTUM-EXCELLENCE ENGAGES CHILDREN IN DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE TO DEVELOP LIFELONG HABITS OF SELF-DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK AND EXCELLENCE.

Income
$990,497
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
36
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$112,900, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (5)
  1. $481,733 spent. YEAR-LONG PROGRAM - MOMENTUM TEACHING ARTISTS AND KEYBOARD ACCOMPANISTS LEAD 4TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS IN A WEEKLY 45-MINUTE DANCE CLASS DURING THEIR SCHOOL DAY IN ORDER TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT LEAD TO PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM SERVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE COLUMBUS CITY AND WILLIARD SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A SPRING PERFORMANCE AT THE DAVIDSON THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS. THIS PROGRAM REACHES MORE THAN 850 CENTRAL OHIO CHILDREN.
  2. $17,416 spent. EARLY LEARNERS - THIS PROGRAM IS AN ADAPTATION OF MOMENTUM'S DANCE METHODOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. CONDUCTING WEEKLY CASSES OVER AN 8-WEEK PERIOD, INSTRUCTORS USE CREATIVE MOVEMENT IN ORDER TO IMPACT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, COGNITION, AND THE DEVLOPMENT OF SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR SCHOOL READINESS. THE CLASSES CORRESPOND TO MANY OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. THE FINAL CLASS CONSISTS OF A SHOWCASE PRESENTED TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  3. $102,919 spent. ADVANCED TEAMS: TEAM EXCEL (TEAM XL) - DANCERS WHO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE AND DISCIPLINE IN THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM XL. MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP ATTEND DANCE CLASSES DURING OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS IN THE WINTER AND SPRING TO LEARN ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY AND REHEARSE ADDITIONAL DANCES THAT ARE PERFORMED IN THE YEAR-END SHOW. TEAM EXTRAORDINARY (TEAM XO) - AFTER COMPLETING THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM, TEAM XL DANCERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AS MEMBERS OF TEAM XO. THIS GROUP ATTENDS DANCE CLASSES, PERFORMS ADDITIONAL DANCES IN THE YEAR-END SHOW AND COMPRISES MOMENTUM'S COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE TROUPE. AS SUCH, THEY HAVE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ARTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. XO DANCERS MAY CONTINUE WITH MOMENTUM THROUGH THE EIGTH GRADE. ADVANCED TEAMS: TEAM EXCEL (TEAM XL) - DANCERS WHO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE AND DISCIPLINE IN THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM XL. MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP ATTEND DANCE CLASSES DURING OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS IN THE WINTER AND SPRING TO LEARN ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY AND REHEARSE ADDITIONAL DANCES THAT ARE PERFORMED IN THE YEAR-END SHOW. TEAM EXTRAORDINARY (TEAM XO) - AFTER COMPLETING THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM, TEAM XL DANCERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AS MEMBERS OF TEAM XO. THIS GROUP ATTENDS DANCE CLASSES, PERFORMS ADDITIONAL DANCES IN THE YEAR-END SHOW AND COMPRISES MOMENTUM'S COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE TROUPE. AS SUCH, THEY HAVE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ARTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. XO DANCERS MAY CONTINUE WITH MOMENTUM THROUGH THE EIGTH GRADE.
  4. $47,368 spent. RESIDENCIES - IN AN EFFORT TO MEET DEMAND, MOMENTUM CONDUCTS EIGHT-TO- TWELVE-WEEK RESIDENCIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN FROM FIRST TO FIFTH GRADE. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM INCLUDES A COMPRESSED VERSION OF THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM, CULMINATING IN AN IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FOR FELLOW CLASSMATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENJOY.
  5. RESIDENCIES - IN AN EFFORT TO MEET DEMAND, MOMENTUM CONDUCTS EIGHT-TO- TWELVE-WEEK RESIDENCIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN FROM FIRST TO FIFTH GRADE. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM INCLUDES A COMPRESSED VERSION OF THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAM, CULMINATING IN AN IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FOR FELLOW CLASSMATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENJOY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 2014.

    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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