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Morballet Inc

EIN 47-1758099 · Hastings Hdsn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMBODY EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH THE CREATION OF NEW WORKS, LIVE PERFORMANCE, AND OUTREACH THAT EMPOWERS AT RISK YOUTH.

Income
$397,888
Spending
$377,287
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$35,596, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 106% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $132,672 spent. SPRING 2024 PERFORMANCES SEASON THE ORGANIZATION CREATED AND PRESENTED ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY BALLET WORKS DURING ITS SPRING SEASON, PROVIDING PUBLIC PERFORMANCES THAT ADVANCED APPRECIATION OF DANCE AND SUPPORTED EMERGING ARTISTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED REHEARSALS, STAGE PRODUCTION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AROUND EACH PERFORMANCE.
  2. $69,437 spent. FALL 2024 PERFORMANCES SEASON THE FALL SEASON FEATURED NEW AND RESTAGED REPERTORY WITH FULL PRODUCTION ELEMENTS, OFFERING AUDIENCES HIGH-QUALITY BALLET PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH LIVING CHOREOGRAPHERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARTIST CONTRACTS, STUDIO AND THEATER RENTALS, COSTUMES/TECH, AND POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS.
  3. $49,919 spent. 2024 STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THROUGH IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY CLASSES DESIGNED TO MAKE DANCE TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO YOUTH AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. CURRICULUM EMPHASIZED CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, AND WELLNESS, CULMINATING IN INFORMAL SHARINGS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
  4. $22,947 spent. TO EXECUTE SEASON PRODUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, MORDANCE RELIES ON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE INTEGRAL TO PROGRAM DELIVERY AND COMPLIANCE: PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL CONTRACTORS, LEGAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND LICENSING AGREEMENTS, ACCOUNTING/REPORTING TO MEET GRANTOR AND REGULATORY STANDARDS, AND IT SERVICES TO MANAGE TICKETING AND OUTREACH. COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE (GENERAL LIABILITY, PARTICIPANT ACCIDENT, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND DIRECTORS & OFFICERS) PROTECTED PARTICIPANTS AND VENUES AND SATISFIED VENUE AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THESE COSTS ARE NECESSARY INPUTS TO PRESENT SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES AND CLASSES AND TO MAINTAIN UNINTERRUPTED PROGRAM OPERATIONS.
  5. TO EXECUTE SEASON PRODUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, MORDANCE RELIES ON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE INTEGRAL TO PROGRAM DELIVERY AND COMPLIANCE: PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL CONTRACTORS, LEGAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND LICENSING AGREEMENTS, ACCOUNTING/REPORTING TO MEET GRANTOR AND REGULATORY STANDARDS, AND IT SERVICES TO MANAGE TICKETING AND OUTREACH. COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE (GENERAL LIABILITY, PARTICIPANT ACCIDENT, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND DIRECTORS & OFFICERS) PROTECTED PARTICIPANTS AND VENUES AND SATISFIED VENUE AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS. THESE COSTS ARE NECESSARY INPUTS TO PRESENT SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES AND CLASSES AND TO MAINTAIN UNINTERRUPTED PROGRAM OPERATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 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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