Desi Dance Network Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Through the intersection of performances arts education and civic engagement Deis Dance Network seeks to: - Empower South Asian artists by creating and developing safe spaces for artistic and creative growth - Increase diversity in the entertainment workforce by providing a continuum of work-based learning experiences and opportunities - Promote South Asian Performing Arts in the United States - Build a supportive and empowering community within the collegiate and high school Desi dance circuits
- Income
- $146,745
- Spending
- $285,830
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 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)
- $281,505 spent. Legends Dance Championship is the national intercollegiate and independent Bollywood Fusion dance competition. We invited over 400 dancers to perform in front of a crowd of 1500 provided dance workshops and networking opportunities with professionals in the performing arts industry. Our program also oversees 20+ regional partner organizations and sets the standard for ensuring a quality event.
- $850 spent. Desi Dance Convention is the first dance convention dedicated solely to South Asian performing arts in the United States. We invited approximately 100 youths to attend the 3 day convention with over 20 classes and workshops being taught.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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