The Dance Thing
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Dance Thing is a social dance organization that provides the public with accessible dance resources, hosts participation-focused dance events, and facilitates opportunities for our dance community's artistic- and self- growth.
- Income
- $16,444
- Spending
- $60,659
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Highest pay
- $372, executive director, president
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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 269% of income.
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 (1)
- $59,304 spent. In fiscal year 2024, The Dance Thing (TDT) continued its mission of enriching the fusion dance community through two major programs: 1) Annual Weekend Event: The Dance Thing's annual camping-based weekend event served 150+ dancers at The Lodge at Cedar Springs. The event featured: -Two dance spaces, -a main hall and smaller side room for different music styles, -A community-driven volunteer program with over 40% of the weekend's attendees working in various capacities over the weekend to keep the event running smoothly, -Paid staff including DJs, photographers, and kitchen leads, -5 communal meals provided throughout the weekend. 2) Weekly Thursday Fusion (WTF): Our ongoing weekly dance program focused on: -Regular social dances serving dancers of all skill levels, -Artistic development for DJs through mentorship and performance opportunities, -Community building through consistent gathering space, -A membership program that we launched in 2024 to provide sustainable funding... Both programs demonstrate our commitment to creating sustainable, inclusive spaces for fusion dance while fairly compensating artists and staff. Our organization is actively working to grow the fusion dance community through both intensive weekend experiences and regular social dancing opportunities.
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 October 13, 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 June 2020.
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 October 21, 2026.
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