Identity
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Identity a Chicago-based contemporary dance company focuses on choreographic works exploring universal societal issues reflecting community values and diversity. It aims to amplify voices from various cultural spiritual and economic backgrounds in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Identitys creations foster connections across the diverse demographics of our city. Director Ginny Ching Yin Lo a Chinese-American artist and woman of faith choreographs dances inspired by her life experiences. The companys performances engage over 500 audience members annually offering free family-friendly dance festivals and participating in Chicago dance events. Identity supports over 10 artists with fair compensation through seasonal contracts.
- Income
- $92,581
- Spending
- $67,226
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
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
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 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 (3)
- Our production Instinctual featured 11 artists and 3 production team members. Each artist portrayed unique animalistic personas and motivations intertwining their stories into emotional vignettes. The performance culminated in a dynamic group piece that harmoniously resolved each narrative thread. This program is partially supported by the IAC general operating funds.
- We hosted Elpis Dance Festival centered around uplifting cultural spiritual and diverse dance forms in a program that is free for anyone to attend. Identity was proud to host 13 dance companies from across the Midwest for Elpis with over 40 artists and a packed audience!
- Identity participated multiple dance festivals in Chicago with diverse repertories.
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 November 6, 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 February 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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