Kristin Damrow & Company
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To present arts dance performance and dance education programming to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Income
- $45,353
- Spending
- $51,426
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $7,500, board president and artistic director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 218% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 June 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)
- $26,959 spent. KDCs ongoing activities include public presentations of contemporary dance performance. The companys productions are renowned for creating immersive experiences that blur the lines between dance and design engaging diverse audiences across the Bay Area. KDCs ongoing artistic development ensures the company continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in dance and remain at the forefront of the field. In addition to artistic innovation KDC provides paid opportunities for dancers and collaborating artists supporting the local arts workforce and contributing to the sustainability of the performing arts sector. Since its founding KDC has reached audiences of more than 10,000 through performances and touring expanding the visibility of Bay Area dance.
- $7,115 spent. Bodies of Empowerment BOE is a free community dance program co-directed by Kristin Damrow and Shareen DeRyan that provides accessible training and resources for marginalized artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its founding in 2021 BOE has reached more than 600 participants through weekly classes workshops and special events. The program supports dancers of all levels by offering professional instruction at no cost while also paying teachers the highest teaching rate in the Bay Area. BOE prioritizes BIPOC and LGBTQIA artists in both teaching and leadership roles ensuring that decision-making reflects the communities served. In 2024 BOE celebrated its third anniversary continuing to foster an inclusive environment where artists can train connect and grow without financial barriers. The program provides ongoing impact by linking participants to classes and resources across the Bay Area creating a sustainable support network for hundreds of dancers.
- $5,000 spent. The Merde Project is an artist commissioning program founded by Kristin Damrow & Company KDC to provide performance opportunities for emerging and mid-career choreographers. The program supports selected artists with rehearsal space technical resources and production guidance culminating in a professionally produced performance. Since its inception Merde Project has commissioned more than 20 choreographers offering them visibility and a platform to develop new work. The program emphasizes diversity by prioritizing BIPOC LGBTQIA and women artists. After a pause due to the arrival of the artistic directors daughter the program relaunched in 2025 FY26 with a performance in August. Through Merde Project KDC invests in the next generation of artists while expanding access to contemporary dance in the Bay Area directly benefiting dozens of choreographers and hundreds of audience members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 January 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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