Virginia Youth Ballet Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing company associated with Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet. This organization provides professional-level experiences to dance students and outreach programs in the art of dance. The VYB serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley for the purpose of fostering an appreciation of ballet and dance in general.
- Income
- $64,455
- Spending
- $59,041
- Reserves
- 19.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 53%
- Highest pay
- $20,000, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% 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 (1)
- $57,562 spent. The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB)produces two Children's Story Ballets per year; one in the Fall and one in the Spring.Each production typically has six shows, for a total of twelve shows per year. Examples of shows produced in the past include the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel, The Secret Garden, Cinderella, Peter & the Wolf, Alice in Wonderland, and Sleeping Beauty, amount others. Contemporary ballet pieces have also been performed in conjunction with the Children's Story Ballets such as Serenade, Liberty, and more. The show piece chosen each time is dependent on the ages and abilities of the dancers auditioning for the show. Geographic area served: Located on Cork Street in downtown Winchester, VA, the majority of the dancers and audience are local to the City of Winchester, VA and the counties of Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren, as well as the counties of West Virginia close to the Virginia border. Approximate number of participants to be served: Viewers: Fall Children's Story Ballet - 900 viewers (650 students for Friday discounted rate filed trip shows, 200-300 for public shows, 30-50 live stream). Spring Children's Story Ballet typically has similar show sizes for a total of 1800 viewers when combining Fall and Spring performances. Dancers: approximately 50-60 participants for each performance.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.
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 May 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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