National Dance Coaches Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The National Dance Coaches Associations primary exempt purpose is to promote support and advance the profession of dance coaching through education professional development resources advocacy and networking opportunities for dance coaches at the collegiate high school and professional levels
- Income
- $165,184
- Spending
- $141,359
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- Online education and professional development offerings Develop and provide online education and professional development offerings for dance professionals of all levels Topics include leadership injury prevention mental health sports psychology fundraising choreography and other dance and coaching specific training topics These offerings are available to members of the NDCA Membership can range from approximately 500-800 individuals
- Credentials and certifications Develop and provide credentials and certifications specific for dance coaches and professionals Credentials offered include Dance Safety Coaching and Judging The NDCA offers an Inclusion and Engagement Course and Certificate These credentials and certifications are offered to NDCA Members as an add-on to their membership Upon taking the courses members can choose to take the assessment and become certified in the area of study The NDCA currently offers multiple modules and levels for each area of study The NDCA credentials and certifications are offered online and in seat
- Annual conference The 2025 NDCA National Dance Coaches Conference was held in DALLAS TX on May 15-17 2025 The Conference included a full schedule of professional development breakout sessions panels roundtables keynotes and networking events for coaches and professionals of all levels An Awards Gala was held to honor dance coaches and professionals with Hall of Fame inductions various awards and industry service pins Roughly 250 dance team professionals were in attendance in 2025
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 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 April 2018.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.