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Exit 12 Dance Company Inc

EIN 83-2270566 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Exit12 is a contemporary dance company committed to creating and performing works of high cultural significance that inspire conversations about world differences and the lasting effects of violence and conflict on communities, families, and individuals. Through movement workshops, performances, and presentations, Exit12 heals the veteran and military-connected community, educates civilians, and advocates for veterans' issues.

Income
$175,865
Spending
$123,045
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$23,014, artistic director & board director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $24,661 spent. Exit12 Dance Company held a powerful three-day workshop with DC-based veterans & military-connected individuals, culminating in a performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution, CreatiVets, the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), and renowned tenor & veteran Jesús Daniel Hernández with guitarist Michael Bard. The event had over 500 RSVPs and nearly 300 audience members in-person, including military families, veterans, civilian supporters, and key representatives from National veterans' service organizations and institutions. This project was a remarkable example of community collaboration, artistic excellence, and the healing potential of storytelling through dance.
  2. $2,825 spent. Exit12 Dance Company traveled to the Lebanon VA Medical Center to facilitate an Exit12 Movement Workshop in collaboration with the recreational therapy team, followed by a small performance for veterans and staff. The program engaged 20 veteran participants, many of whom are long-term residents at the VA and several of whom were wheelchair users. The workshop was designed to foster connection, expression, and community through movement, with exercises emphasizing mirroring, trust, teamwork, and creative participation. The performance component offered the veterans and staff an opportunity to experience professional dance while reflecting on shared humanity, camaraderie, and resilience.
  3. $25,368 spent. Exit12 Dance Company completed a deeply impactful and community-centered artistic residency and performance tour in Missoula, Montana, presented in partnership with Westside Theater, Red Willow, and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater. Rooted in our mission to use dance to spark dialogue about war, peace, and shared humanity, this residency brought together veterans, service members, military families, Indigenous community members, students, local artists, and Missoula residents for a transformative week of movement, storytelling, and performance.
  4. $60,935 spent. IN 2025 EXIT12'S ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS INCLUDED: our signature eight-week workshop series for 20 military-connected individuals, with a culminating performance at the Intrepid Museum in honor of Memorial Day week for 600 people, including a New York Times write up in the "Arts & Culture" section; a workshop at the Albuquerque, New Mexico Veterans' Hospital for 10 people; and workshops and performances in Missoula, Montana for 320 people. OUR 2025 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED PERFORMANCES AT: Ballet Beyond Borders in Havana, Cuba for 1500 people; the Brooklyn and Manhattan Veterans' Affairs Hospitals for 100 people; the Bronx Veterans' Affairs Hospital for 100 people; the opening reception performance for a veterans' art exhibit at the Salmagundi Club in NYC for 150 people; the NYC Veterans' Day parade for 1500 attendees, which was broadcast nationwide; and a holiday performance in Beacon, New York for 200 people.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2018.

    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 2025.

    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 2018.

    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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