Dancing Well the Soldier Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dancing Well: The Soldier Project works to restore and maintain the well-being of veterans and families affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and / or brain injury.
- Income
- $59,636
- Spending
- $53,657
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
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 (1)
- $53,657 spent. Mission: Dancing Well: The Soldier Project works to restore and maintain, through community dance, the well-being of Veterans and families affected by PTSD and/or brain injury. Vision: We actively work towards a world where Veterans affected by PTSD and/or brain injury heal and thrive, together with their families, loved ones, and the larger community. This work is primarily focused on the interpersonal connection and community engendered through people dancing together. Over the past 12 years we have provided 5,909 hours of engagement including community dance events, group outings, and one-on-one support between dances via visits, phone calls, and email and text messages. Online Videos: 104,848 views of Facebook Live Deborahs Dance Party videos featuring dance, relaxation, and song all supporting Veteran wellness (over 160 sessions). Created during pandemic to fight isolation and bring the benefits of Dancing Well into the home. These videos are now being migrated to a YouTube channel for future viewing. Community Dance Experiences: In 2025 we presented 12 90-minute Events serving 148 Veterans with PTSD or brain injury, other Veterans and loved ones, involving 158 volunteers. Strengthened and New Partnerships: We made connections with other Veteran service organizations, arts organizations and VA medical/clinical staff. Relationship with the VA: Finalized a new relationship with the VA Whole Health Initiative cemented by holding three dance events at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, which were very well received. Leadership Training Review Process: We obtained more input from Veterans and loved ones and identified new important areas for development. Personal Support to Veterans and Families: We utilized Veteran assistance to help address emotional needs of participants. Providing contact between dance events through visits, outings, phone calls and texts we supported several families through major life changes, including the death of one of our Veterans who was a regular attendee. Survey Instrument and Assessment Procedures to improve DW programs: Survey results: Outcomes showed high levels of engagement, satisfaction and social connection for both Veterans and loved ones at DW events. 100% of Veterans with PTSD or brain injury: Felt engaged with activities Felt engaged with other participants Found the program fun Felt welcome Felt they belonged Felt a sense of community from being with other Veterans/loved ones at DW Felt freedom to express themselves Felt open to socializing with others at DW Are Very Likely to participate in another DW event Would recommend the program to others Diverse Community: Our attendees now include many ages, races, cultures, and philosophies peacefully gathering to dance and socialize. We regularly welcome Veterans who are blind, deaf, use a walker or cane, use oxygen or have other special considerations. Some dance, some watch, enjoy the music and socialize.
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 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 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 August 2018.
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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