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The Beat Berkeley Performing Arts Inc

EIN 80-0268169 · Berkeley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Organization's Primary Exempt Purpose:The Beat, Berkeley Performing Arts, Inc. is a non-profit educational and public benefit organization focused on using dance, music and other vehicles of creative expression as a means for community and leadership development. The Beat-BPA offers the East Bay community at large, young people, adults, seniors, children, and families the opportunity to learn diverse dance arts forms. Some of our various styles include Salsa, Jazz, Tango, Rhythm Tap, Contemporary, Ballet, Swing, Samba, Hip Hop, Afro Cuban, Haitian, West African, Tai Chi, Capoeira, Yoga, Soul Line Dance, Zumba and Folkloric---Creating pathways of creativity that leads to a sustained sense of accomplishment, direction, physical fitness and cultural community building.

Income
$277,387
Spending
$260,853
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$28,051, executive dir.

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $235,244 spent. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments: During the year 2024, the studio was again adversely impacted and the health and safety restrictions implemented by state and local authorities caused interruptions. The main concern is recovering lost revenues and encouraging to return to the on site activities. Current operating procedures continued to allow extended outreach programs to children, young people and adults by incorporating the use and access of online zoom classes and outdoor classes in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. In addition to the Beats efforts to overcome cultural barriers of exclusion, The Beat has continued to seek to address economic barriers by offering affordable classes, sliding scales, scholarships and a work exchange program.The West African, Haitian, Afro Cuban, Jazz and Tap classes became a big success in introducing new participants and youth to the fine arts, as well as regular clientele longing to return to dance after months of sheltering in place. The series of fitness, flexibility through movement and exercise classes were also helpful not only for the restoration of physical health but also has had profoundly positive effects on emotional and mental well-being. We hope to continue these activities in the future since general fitness for seniors as well as younger participants is an excellent form of preventative medicine that helps those who partake.

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

  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 October 13, 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 December 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 2009.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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