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Melange Dance Theatre

EIN 81-1143015 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Corporation is organized exclusively for, and shall operate exclusively for, educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future Federal Tax Code. The Corporation's purpose is to bring contemporary dance to the forefront and make contemporary dance accessible to New Orleanians in a number of ways. By promoting contemporary dance that as a meaningful, expressive narrative with strong musicality and collaboration with other art forms to engage and enrich the culture of the Louisiana, and more specifically, New Orleans community (the "Community"); By promoting contemporary dance as a rigorous activity for achieving physical and mental fitness and general well being among the community; By providing an opportunity for professional dancers to perform regularly, and learn, grow and craft high quality dance together.

Income
$83,154
Spending
$79,479
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Highest pay
$5,000, artistic director

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (5)
  1. $70,320 spent. Remount of the original production Love Letters of World War II. This production included about 40 artists and was attended by 440 people.
  2. $1,900 spent. Premiered a new piece at the Anne Rice Vampire ball. Included 8 artists and was attended by a few hundred people.
  3. $814 spent. Remounted a piece at the New Orleans Storming of the Sazerac event at the Roosevelt Hotel. Included 6 artists and was attended by fewer than 100 guests.
  4. $1,949 spent. Premiered new pieces to original music by Kristin Diable at the BK House Rhythm and Roses series. Included 7 dancers and was attended by about 50 guests.
  5. $1,447 spent. Premiered a new piece at the opening of the Le Pavillon hotel in New Orleans. Included 9 dancers and was attended by fewer than 100 people.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 July 2019.

    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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