Xcape Dance Company
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Xcape Dance Company is a community space where dancers of all ages, aspirations, and walks of life can come together to enjoy freedom of movement and self-expression through dance. Xcape is dedicated to helping students follow their dreams, reach their technical and performance goals, and providing cutting-edge instruction in the art of movement. Dance is our vehicle for teaching some of life's most important tools for greatness and success, and we make every effort to make our programming and space accessible to all youth and families, regardless of circumstance.
- Income
- $159,820
- Spending
- $179,456
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
- Highest pay
- $57,400, 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (1)
- $179,456 spent. Xcape served approximately 280 students weekly in 2025 in the instruction of dance with 52 weekly classes and programs, student showcases and events ranging through the academic year and through the summer sessions. We offered full scholarships for 14 full year scholarships for students based on need, operated a festival for young artists at no cost to participate, and sponsored a community celebration for Juneteenth. We also added an adult program of classes in fall of 2025 to serve a new population of our community.
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
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 November 6, 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 June 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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