Artists in Motion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- 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
See schedule O.
- Income
- $543,239
- Spending
- $537,931
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 36
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 483% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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)
- $430,109 spent. TRAINING: In its third fiscal year Artists in Motion AIM deepened its impact through Alchemy Ballet Academy and Alchemy Ballet Company by expanding opportunities for artistic and technical excellence. We proudly welcomed our first Artistic Director Lorraine Audeoud Spiegler whose internationally recognized leadership has already begun shaping a comprehensive vision for student development through rigorous training interdisciplinary exposure and innovative performance experiences. Alchemy dancers trained with a rotating roster of exceptional guest artists and faculty including Rinat Imaev and Xiomara Reyes who each brought extraordinary insight and inspiration to our advanced and pre-professional students. AIM also broadened its stylistic range by inviting renowned urban dance artist Carlos Garay Gonzlez to lead workshops that supported choreographic innovation and artistic versatility. Alchemy Ballets presence on the competition stage continued to grow with distinction. At the 2025 Youth America Grand Prix YAGP numerous students earned placements and scholarships affirming the high quality of our training. Most notably Alchemy Ballet was honored with the Outstanding School Award a testament to the excellence discipline and artistry cultivated in our studios.
- $91,649 spent. PERFORMANCE: In its third fiscal year Artists in Motion AIM celebrated a year of ambitious artistic exploration and community engagement through its 2024-2025 performance season. The season opened with Primavera a bold spring showcase honoring the musical legacies of Roberta Flack and Charles Mingus featuring Mingus Moves-an original contemporary work co-choreographed by Luis Serrano and Carlos Garay Gonzlez merging jazz motifs with urban dance. This performance also featured original choreography by Luis Serrano including a contemporary work performed by Mauricio Stengel. This piece received high acclaim and was awarded Platinum in Contemporary at the Universal Ballet Competition UBC. And featured a moving tribute to Roberta Flack choreographed by George Mason University graduate Jessica Brown showcasing the expressive capabilities of Alchemys dancers in contemporary and lyrical forms. Next came Folklore & Fairytales a culturally rich performance that featured storytelling through traditional dance forms. A highlight was the electrifying Ukrainian folk dance Hopak Gopak choreographed by faculty member Pavlo Yevtushenko bringing explosive athleticism and cultural pride to the stage. In fall 2024 AIM presented Gala Americana a tribute to the late Phil Wiggins spotlighting live blues musicianship and a guest performance by acclaimed tap artist Bakari Wilder. The production highlighted AIMs continued embrace of American musical heritage and intergenerational artistry. The winter season showcased a Celtic Bluegrass Nutcracker Reimagined transforming the classic with live bagpipes Appalachian fiddling and clogging reaffirming AIMs boundary-pushing creativity. The season concluded with preparations for a full-scale production of Don Quixote presented at Capital One Hall solidifying AIMs growing reputation for world-class classical ballet alongside innovative programming.
- $14,552 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: In the 2024-2025 season Artists in Motion AIM expanded its community outreach initiatives with a deepened focus on accessibility cultural enrichment and meaningful engagement with local and international communities. Financial Access & Support: AIM provided tuition assistance to underrepresented groups extended training scholarships to Fairfax County students with financial need and granted 50% scholarships to selected winners of the Guadalajara Ballet Competition. These efforts ensured that financial barriers did not prevent promising dancers from pursuing rigorous training at Alchemy Ballet. Community-Centered Performances & Education: With support from the ArtsFairfax Ticket Subsidy Grant AIM provided discounted tickets to area audiences including students seniors and families. This enabled broader community participation in our professionally staged performances which regularly highlighted local artists and diverse cultural contributions. Cultural Exchange & Artist Access: AIM continued to support international artists through travel assistance bringing fresh global perspectives to our studios and stages. This year also included outreach classes workshops and masterclasses with a broad range of artist-educators enriching the local dance ecosystem and encouraging multigenerational participation.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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