Cleveland Dance Project Company
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CDP Company is a 501c3 charitable organization promoting dance and wellness.
- Income
- $48,087
- Spending
- $33,479
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Highest pay
- $9,239, artistic director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 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 (3)
- $15,000 spent. Performances: CDP Company performs contemporary dance works in a multitude of settings often with a focus on mental health topics to open up the discussion on the human experience and make dance relatable and accessible to everyone. The major grants received are attributable to the Companys performances the primary driver of the Companys mission.
- $10,000 spent. Outreach: the Companys outreach programming includes mindful movement and performance to primarily senior living facilities across the greater Cleveland and Akron area. Performances with audience participation are held. Follow-along dance classes adapted for all abilities to encourage movement to improve overall health and wellness encourage connection between participants. Additionally annual wellness workshops are held for dancers as well as a social media series to educate on the benefits of movement.
- $10,000 spent. Convergence Community Collab: the Company puts on an annual show to showcase the dancers and offer the opportunity to other local professional choreographers and dancers to perform on a larger stage. This production encourages connection amongst the professional dance world and allows audience members to experience dance in a relatable and interactive way.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2019.
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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