Hot Springs Childrens Dance Theatre Co
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The nonprofits core mission is to oversee a theater exclusively devoted to dance and dramatic arts. This entails providing a platform for dance education classes that are meticulously crafted to nurture students creative growth. Moreover the organization curates and hosts public performances that highlight the skills of both seasoned professionals and budding student dancers. These events serve as cultural enrichment opportunities for families and the wider community fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts and promoting artistic expression.
- Income
- $90,541
- Spending
- $85,768
- Reserves
- 10.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 50%
- Highest pay
- $17,640, artistic and executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 (2)
- $34,438 spent. The Theater presented two public ballet shows in 2025; Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. School group attendance for field trips increased with students benefiting from discounted tickets. Professional ballet dancers were hired for performances along with dance class students. This offered a unique opportunity for students to engage with ballet professionals locally. With over a decade of experience in producing classic dance productions the Organization is a prominent arts group in the Hot Springs community.
- $36,114 spent. The organization runs a ballet school for approximately 20 students aged 5 to 18. The school is led by Edmond Cooper a renowned international professional dancer and choreographer. Students not only learn classical dance techniques but also gain valuable performance experience through participation in ballet shows along side professional dancers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2014.
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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