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Dancers Workshop

EIN 83-0232680 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES BY OFFERING EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY IN DANCE EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND OUTREACH FOR STUDENTS AND AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
37
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$163,125, artistic ed

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $789,533 spent. SCHOOL AT DANCERS' WORKSHOP: PROVIDES CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND FORMAL DANCE INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AGES 18 MONTHS - 18 YEARS WITH A PROGRESSIVE CURRICULUM IN BALLET AND MODERN TECHNIQUE AS WELL AS CLASSES IN HIP HOP AND OTHER POPULAR DANCE STYLES. A PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM INSPIRES AND PREPARES ADVANCED STUDENTS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DANCE WORLD, EXPANDING THEIR TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC DANCE ABILITY. THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING FITNESS AND DANCE INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN STYLES INCLUDING MODERN, BALLET, PILATES, ZUMBA FITNESS, JAZZ, BOOTYBARRE, HIP HOP, MELT, SALSA, BACHATA, AND TANGO. SPECIAL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE INSTRUCTION IN DANCE STYLES LIKE BALLROOM, AFRICAN AND COUNTRY WESTERN SWING. BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS, MORE THAN 27 ADULT CLASSES ARE OFFERED EACH WEEK, 42 YOUTH CLASSES, AND APPROXIMATELY 50 SPECIAL WORKSHOPS ANNUALLY. IN TOTAL, 901 STUDENTS ATTENDED 69 CLASSES IN 2023.
  2. $692,855 spent. WORLD-CLASS PRESENTING: PRESENTING DANCE TO DW IS MORE THAN SIMPLY MAKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH A BOOKING AGENT AND SENDING A COMPANY OUT ON STAGE. IT IS A TIME FOR OUR STUDENTS TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR LOCAL ARTISTS TO EXPAND THEIR RANGE AND SPARK THEIR CURIOSITY, A CHANCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE MOVING WORKS OF ART, AND A WAY FOR US TO SHARE THE MAGIC OF OUR HOME WITH ARTISTS WE RESPECT AND ADMIRE. PRESENTED PERFORMANCES TYPICALLY REACH 6,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS EACH YEAR.
  3. $128,903 spent. STATEWIDE OUTREACH: DANCERS' WORKSHOP HAS BEEN PROVIDING OUTREACH TO THE RURAL AREAS OF WYOMING FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS. DANCE IS A REQUIRED OUTCOME FOR WYOMING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR GRADES K-9. THE VISION OF DW'S OUTREACH PROGRAM IS TO CREATE DIVERGENT THINKERS BY ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPLORING CLASSROOM CONCEPTS USING MOVEMENT AS THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, DW PROVIDES NINE WEEKS OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS ANNUALLY WITHIN THE JACKSON HOLE COMMUNITY AND EIGHT WEEKS OF RURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMING IN THE WESTERN REGION OF WYOMING, THAT INCLUDES SIX WEEKS IN PINEDALE, ONE WEEK IN BIG PINEY, AND ONE WEEK IN LANDER. OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACHED 1,500 STUDENTS IN 2023.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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