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USA International Ballet Competition

EIN 64-0620289 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DANCERS TO TEST THEMSELVES AGAINST RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF DANCE EXCELLENCE; TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DANCERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TECHNICAL SKILL AND ARTISTIC TALENT

Income
$988,901
Spending
$662,380
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
26.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$145,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    43 of 43 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $467,540 spent. THE USA IBC IS A TWO WEEK "OLYMPIC STYLE" COMPETITION WHERE TOMMORROW'S BALLET STARS VIE FOR GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS, CASH AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND JOBS. THE COMPETITION IS A STEPPING STONE TO A DANCER'S CAREER. DURING 2024 (YEAR ENDING 9/30/25), THE IBC IS PROMOTING ITSELF AND RECRUITING COMPETITORS, JURORS, DANCE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND FACULTY IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2027 COMPETITION
  2. $19,660 spent. CITYDANCE IS AN AFTER SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION. CITYDANCE PROVIDES FREE BALLET CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 7 YEARS OLD TO 12 YEARS OLD THAT ARE ALSO ENROLLED IN THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. PARTICIPANTS ARE SELECTED THROUGH AN AUDITION PROCESS HELD EACH SEPTEMBER. EACH YEAR CITYDANCE ADDS ANOTHER CLASS OF BEGINNERS TO THE PROGRAM AS SKILL LEVELS BUILD.
  3. $3,570 spent. FRIENDS OF THE USA IBC IS AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP GROUP WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL BALLET ASSOCIATION. AS VOLUNTEERS, FRIENDS SUPPORT THE USA IBCS EVERYDAY NEEDS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THEY PLAN FUNDRAISING AND FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP EVENTS, SERVE ON COMPETITION WORK COMMITTEES, ASSIST WITH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CITYDANCE PROGRAM (HELPING WITH AUDITIONS, DANCE WEAR PURCHASES AND RECITALS) AND ARE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR THE USA IBC. MEMBERS (AND FUTURE MEMBERS) GATHER AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR, ONCE AT A MEMBERSHIP EVENT AND ONCE AT A FUNDRAISING EVENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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