Dance Waterloo
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dance Waterloo is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to cultivate, create, and perform interdisciplinary methods of dance for the community through public space, education, and collaboration. Dance Waterloos vision is to encourage new audiences to discover, encounter, and experience dance in unconventional, forgotten, or overlooked public spaces within the city of Austin. We invite the public to act as both a dance observer and participant through performances and community dance programming. Through this mission and vision, Austinites can enhance their appreciation of dance, the city, and of each other.
- Income
- $87,490
- Spending
- $70,117
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Highest pay
- $13,300, artistic director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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 (3)
- $20,000 spent. Quixotic States was a performance hosted at Zilker Hillside Theatre in September. There were 3 total showings of this event, with an estimated 100 attendees. 18 organization members participated in the planning of this event throughout a 2- month period. This event was free to attend by the public, and promoted site-specific movement outdoors. The event also promoted a unique observation experience through the presence of a sound bath.
- $24,000 spent. Lending Library was a program series that occurred in February-April and June-July. The Spring series had 18 events hosted at McBeth and Alamo Recreation Center. The Summer series had 8 events hosted at Conley Guerrero, Lamar, Alamo, and Gus Garcia Recreation Center. The programs taught within these series include: Flash & Flare, Storytelling Through Dance, and Rhythmic Wellness. All of these programs provided free services to Senior adults with the purpose of promoting physical and mental wellness. In total, an estimated 50 seniors have participated and 6 organization members have taught. These program series are scheduled to continue at various community centers in 2026.
- $13,000 spent. M(other) Figures was a performance hosted at the Dougherty Arts Center in February. There were 3 total showings of this event, with an estimated 100 attendees. 18 organization members participated in the planning of this event throughout a 2-week period. This event promoted the various and diverse maternal relationships between individuals and within cultures. This event also explored how mother-daughter relationships can be found and fostered throughout the community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 July 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.
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