Dublin Dance Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dublin Dance Foundations purpose is to inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance as an art form in Central Ohio by promoting encouraging and supporting exposure to and involvement in dance; to expand the availability of dance instruction and performance to children of limited financial means; to bring dance instruction and performance to new audiences including urban children and the elderly; and to utilize dance instruction and performance as a means of raising funds for charitable causes.
- Income
- $27,934
- Spending
- $22,792
- Reserves
- 18.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $19,739 spent. Program Expenses - Nutcracker Wishes: 1. Provided everyday goods hoodie sweatshirts winter hats gloves & scarves socks wash cloth hygiene items small toys books to approximately 440 children at a socio-economically disadvantaged urban elementary school in Columbus City Schools in conjunction with a dance performance of The Nutcracker presented on-site. 2. Provided school supplies to approximately 200 children at an urban neighborhood community event the same school neighborhood community supported in item #1 and donated grocery store gift cards for event leadership to give out in a raffle to all attendees.
- Movement Mission - in previous years a dance concert was held to share dance with the community and to raise awareness about Melanoma and raise funds for Melanoma cancer research. A concert was not held in 2024. Remaining funds from previous years were donated to charities that support Melanoma research.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 October 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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