Baltimore Ballet Company Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Baltimore Ballet Company, Inc. (a non-profit ballet company affiliated with the Baltimore Ballet School, Inc.) is to enhance the cultural and artistic life of the city of Baltimore by offering a full season of professional ballet and dance performances using both professional dancers and world star guest artists (which is easily accessible and affordable to the public), also to provide a professional ballet company where dancers from Baltimore and Maryland can have an opportunity to make careers in-state, furthermore to engage in education and outreach programs to stimulate interest in ballet, classical music, and the arts in general. Baltimore Ballet strives to be a major contributor to the quality of life in Baltimore. Covid Pandemic brought everything to an unprecedented halt except for several virtual events and an Open House performance free to the public.
- Income
- $8,937
- Spending
- $7,174
- Reserves
- 14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
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)
- $1,400 spent. Gave several free outreach classes and performances in the community from January to December 2025 most notably at Baltimore Ballet on August 17th and at Lorien Mays Chapel Nursing Home on November 20th. The audience during all events was approximately 250 people.
- $4,000 spent. Giselle Act II at Goucher College on May 18th, 2025. A Spectacular Performance including star dancers of today and tomorrow with beautiful costumes, sets and the resident company dancers at a low-ticket price of $20 to $35. The audience was approximately 400 people.
- $8,000 spent. Two full length performances of the Nutcracker at Goucher College on December 13th and December 14th, 2025, and Tea with Clara. Professional performances with beautiful costumes, sets and world renown dancers at a low-ticket price of $20 to $35. The audience was approximately 1,200 people.
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 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 December 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 September 2001.
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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