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Midland Festival Ballet

EIN 75-2510710 · Midland, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MIDLAND FESTIVAL BALLET IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESENT THE ART OF CLASSICAL BALLET THROUGH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND OUTREACH.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
9
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$81,250, executive dir.

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (2)
  1. $440,879 spent. THE NUTCRACKER, A HOLIDAY CLASSIC, CONTINUES TO DELIGHT AUDIENCES AS A PERMIAN BASIN FAVORITE THAT FEATURES THE TALENTS OF OUR PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPANY WHO ARE JOINED BY MIDLAND FESTIVAL BALLET'S SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND OTHER LOCAL DANCERS AT THE WAGNER-NOEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. MFB'S PRODUCTION FEATURES OVER 120 DANCERS AND VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS AND REQUIRES BETWEEN 75-80 VOLUNTEERS FOR PRODUCTION SUPPORT. WE PARTNER WITH WEST TEST TEXAS SYMPHONY WHO THRILLS AUDIENCES WITH TCHAIKOVSKY'S ICONIC SCORE. JOINING OUR CAST ARE PROFESSIONAL GUEST ARTISTS FROM PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANIES SUCH AS NEW YORK CITY BALLET, HOUSTON BALLET, COLORADO BALLET, MILWAUKEE BALLET, AND DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM. MFBs pre-professional company presented aN EXCITING mixed repertoire production IN MARCH 2025. OPENING WITH NADIA THOMPSON'S GRAND TARANTELLA, THEN MOVING INTO PEARL WAMSLEY'S AWARD WINNING CONTEMPORARY BALLET, THE INCREDIBLE PETES, AND TO CLOSE ACT I, THE BLACK SWAN PAS DE DEUX. FOLLOWING INTERMISSION, THE PRODUCTION CLOSED WITH GEORGE SKIBINE'S THE FIREBIRD. MFBs company was joined by professional guest artists from NEW YORK CITY Ballet, Ballet SAN ANTONIO and freelance artists. MFB collaborated with the West Texas Symphony for live accompaniment for this full-length production.
  2. $342,025 spent. THE SCHOOL OF MIDLAND FESTIVAL BALLET HAS A PROFESSIONAL, TALENTED FACULTY THAT EXHIBITS THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF TEACHING. THE SCHOOL OF MFB HAS GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS FROM AGES 3 THROUGH ADULT WHO ARE IMMERSED IN THE CRAFT OF BALLET IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL IS STRUCTURED WITH THE BELIEF THAT A LOVE FOR THE ART OF BALLET AND THE DISCIPLINE THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT TEACH THE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN ANY FIELD STUDENTS WANT TO PURSUE. CLASSES OCCUR FROM AUGUST THROUGH MAY AND THE YEAR CULMINATES IN A SPRING SHOWCASE WHICH WAS HELD AT THE WAGNER NOEL PAC IN MAY 2025.

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 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 June 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 October 1995.

    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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