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Ballet Spartanburg Inc

EIN 57-0658124 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BALLET SPARTANBURG ENRICHES, EDUCATES AND INSPIRES LIVES THROUGH PRESENTING THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL BALLET PRODUCTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE DANCERS FROM BALLET SPARTANBURG'S PROFESSIONAL COMPANY, DANCERS FROM THE CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION AND GUEST ARTISTS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
33
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$83,383, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $621,110 spent. BALLET SPARTANBURG ENRICHES, EDUCATES AND INSPIRES LIVES THROUGH PRESENTING THE HIGHEST OF QUALITY BALLET PRODUCTIONS. THESE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE DANCERS FROM BALLET SPARTANBURG'S PROFESSIONAL COMPANY, DANCERS FROM THE CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION AND GUEST ARTISTS.
  2. $173,305 spent. THE CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY DANCE EDUCATION IN A NON-COMPETITIVE ATMOSPHERE.TWO DIVISIONS ARE TAUGHT: CLASSICAL AND RECREATIONAL. THE MISSION OF THE CFDE IS A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO CREATE A PLEASANT AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH DANCE EDUCATION. THE CENTER INSTRUCTS APPROXIMATELY 350 STUDENTS FROM SPARTANBURG AND APPROXIMATELY 37 DIFFERENT COUNTIES. DANCE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT TO AGES 3 TO ADULT. BALLET, BALLROOM, BOYS ONLY CLASSES, CONTEMPORARY, CREATIVE, IRISH STEP, LYRICAL, POINTE/PRE-POINTE, STRETCH & STRENGHTEN, TAP AND JAZZ, TUMBLING, SUMMER CAMPS, SUMMER WORKSHOPS AND INTENSTIVES.
  3. $37,392 spent. IT IS OUR MISSION TO CONTINUE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN SPARTANBURG AND SURROUNDING AREAS. BALLET SPARTANBURG'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMS IN OVER 28 OUTREACH SITES AND IMPACTS OVER 30,000 ANNUALLY. OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LECTURE/DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SCHOOLS; BALLET SPARTANBURG CITY DANCE, A SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, TEACHES DANCE FOR AT-RISK, INNER CITY YOUTH: SCHOOL RESIDENCIES; IN AND AFTER SCHOOL DANCE PERFORMANCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER'S MUSE MACHINE PROGRAM; PERFORMANCES IN NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS AND RETIREMENT CENTERS; PERFORMANCES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS; FREE PERFORMANCES OF PETER AND THE WOLF FOR ALL 5K-4TH GRADERS IN SPARTANBURG CO. SCHOOLS; SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS; DANCE, PARKINSON'S DANCE AND MOVEMENT CLASS, WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS. IT IS OUR MISSION TO CONTINUE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN SPARTANBURG AND SURROUNDING AREAS. BALLET SPARTANBURG'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMS IN OVER 28 OUTREACH SITES AND IMPACTS OVER 30,000 ANNUALLY. OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LECTURE/DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SCHOOLS; BALLET SPARTANBURG CITY DANCE, A SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, TEACHES DANCE FOR AT-RISK, INNER CITY YOUTH: SCHOOL RESIDENCIES; IN AND AFTER SCHOOL DANCE PERFORMANCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER'S MUSE MACHINE PROGRAM; PERFORMANCES IN NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS AND RETIREMENT CENTERS; PERFORMANCES AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS; FREE PERFORMANCES OF PETER AND THE WOLF FOR ALL 5K-4TH GRADERS IN SPARTANBURG CO. SCHOOLS; SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS; DANCE, PARKINSON'S DANCE AND MOVEMENT CLASS, WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS.
  4. BALLET SPARTANBURG ENRICHES, EDUCATES AND INSPIRES LIVES THROUGH PRESENTING THE HIGHEST OF QUALITY BALLET PRODUCTIONS. THESE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE DANCERS FROM BALLET SPARTANBURG'S PROFESSIONAL COMPANY, DANCERS FROM THE CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION AND GUEST ARTISTS.
  5. BALLET SPARTANBURG ENRICHES, EDUCATES AND INSPIRES LIVES THROUGH PRESENTING THE HIGHEST OF QUALITY BALLET PRODUCTIONS. THESE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE DANCERS FROM BALLET SPARTANBURG'S PROFESSIONAL COMPANY, DANCERS FROM THE CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION AND GUEST ARTISTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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