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Jacksonville Dance Theatre Inc

EIN 46-5348863 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Modern dance performance, outreach, community support, training and education.

Income
$123,547
Spending
$124,245
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 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 (16)
  1. $28,000 spent. Annual Spring Repertory Concert: WEAVE. This event highlighted local and national choreographed works, in partnership with Jacksonville's historic Florida Theatre. It was the top showcase performance of the season. 182 served.
  2. $32,000 spent. Fall Concert: TRACE, at The Florida Theatre. JDT premiered new high caliber works that showed JDT's choreographic innovation and its elevated quality programming. 320 served.
  3. $20,000 spent. Winter Concert: RENDER. Two shows provided an intimate studio setting for an immersive experience. Audiences witnessed the artistry of movement up close. 200 served.
  4. $4,000 spent. DanceLoveJax - Set in an intimate and informal environment, JDT's improvised performances celebrated the successes of prior seasons and increased the visibility and public profile of the company. 50+ served.
  5. $5,000 spent. Seattle's 2025 Men in Dance Festival featured artists from around the United States (including JDT). More than 450 served.
  6. $1,000 spent. "In 60" - A collaborative performance with the Jacksonville Symphony. JDT continued its partnership with the Jacksonville Symphony, an ongoing cultural exchange that elevates and enhances the professional performing arts in Jacksonville. 1,700 served.
  7. $1,000 spent. Amelia Island Dance Festival - This event forms community relationships through the enjoyment of dance and is dedicated to bringing world-class dance to the residents and visitors of Amelia Island through education, altruism, and performance. Every year JDT is asked to perform in this festival. More than 400 served.
  8. $8,500 spent. California State University Fullerton Week-Long Residency. JDT performers participated in this cultural and educational exchange for the benefit of CSUF dance students and faculty. 10+ served.
  9. $500 spent. Regional Tour to Brunswick, GA at for the Ritz Theatre, Golden Isle Arts event. JDT traveled to Brunswick, GA to perform a collection of new and repertory works. 200 served.
  10. $6,000 spent. Shape/Shift Intensive Performance. A week-long summer dance intensive for pre-professional and professional dancers each July. 100+ served.
  11. $2,000 spent. National Dance Day. JDT partnered with Florida State Community College to offer Lindy Hop, Modern and Aerial dance lessons in this outreach program. 50 served.
  12. $2,000 spent. Jacksonville University MFA Summer Workshop - Choreography Summer Intensive. JDT performers assisted in this multi-week summer term intensive, with in-person residency on campus and online components, featuring somatic theory, practical application in studio work, pedagogy, history, and analysis. Student attendees experienced one-on-one mentorship with faculty, work with guest artists, and cohort bonding. 20 served.
  13. $1,000 spent. Beer & Ballet - community engagement program. Participants of legal age are invited to purchase a brew and take their place at the "barre." The class concentrates on anatomical position, movement therapy, and beginning to intermediate ballet training. Beer and Ballet is known for its community outreach and positive spirit. 150 served at over 16 workshops at various local breweries.
  14. $1,700 spent. Creative Dance in Schools - educational outreach to at-risk students highlighting dance, movement and exercise. More than 250 served.
  15. $2,500 spent. JDT performers held numerous community classes in modern dance, Pilates, and yoga. More than 250 participants served.
  16. $1,095 spent. There were several outreach, performance, and educational events that were small in nature with little expense. These included events with the Beaches Women's Club; Jacksonville Icemen hockey team; MOCA Family Days; Florida Reflections Small Dance Festival; Dance Dialogues with choreographers; and the Jewish Federation of NE FL. Approximately 3,500 served in total.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 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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