Northwest Dance Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to inspire the art and joy of non-competitive social dance. All are welcome at our events to experience the magic of dance and to build skills coordination and confidence. WE committed to creating a safe a welcoming environment for dancers of all abilities and aspire for every dancer to enjoy a positive experience at NW Dance events.
- Income
- $207,554
- Spending
- $206,481
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 13.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $115,554 spent. Special Events - The Seabeck Dance Camp was again very successful over 100 dancers participated in a four-day intensive selection of workshops and dances with live music. Dancers came from throughout the northwest. We are slowing recovering from Covid-19 when 140 dancers attended the 2019 camp. The post-camp survey was very complimentary to the level of workshops and the great friendly atmosphere. We also intensive events for West Coast Swing weekend had 78 participants a Waltz weekend drawing 85 participants plus a summertime barn dance at a county park which was very popular.
- $62,624 spent. Dances - We offered twice monthly Saturday evening dances in 2025 which were widely publicized and open to the public. Dancers of all ages singles couples beginners experienced were welcomed at all dances. Pre-dance lessons were offered as well included in the admission price. The dances featured live music thus supporting many area musicians. Nineteen Saturday dances were held at Leif Erikson Lodge in Seattle with an average attendance of 66 dancers. This was still well below our pre-Covid-19 average of 116 in 2019. There are now more dancing options on Saturday evenings so our attendance for 2025 was similar to 2024.
- $28,303 spent. Workshops - We expanded offerings of workshops and all were to the public and offered a variety of traditional social dances. Single dancers and couples of all ages and abilities were welcome in a non-competitive group setting. Instructors were highly skilled and professionally trained. Tuition was kept low to make classes affordable. A total of 24 workshop were held attracting 501 participants v. 377 in 2024.
Source: Form 990 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 August 2004.
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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