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Oregon Ballet Theatre

EIN 93-1009305 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OREGON BALLET THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO SHARING OUR PASSION FOR THE EXPRESSIVE POWER OF BALLET, INSPIRING AN ENDURING APPRECIATION OF DANCE, AND CONNECTING IN MEANINGFUL WAYS TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OREGON BALLET THEATRE IS THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY IN OREGON, EMPLOYING NEARLY 200 PEOPLE AND ATTRACTING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WITH OUR REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE. THE COMPANY IS ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF CLASSICAL BALLET, WITH A REPERTOIRE THAT RANGES FROM THE GREAT CLASSICS TO PREMIERES FROM SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING CHOREOGRAPHIC VOICES IN THE FIELD TODAY. OUR MISSION IS DEDICATED TO THE VITALITY OF, AND ACCESS TO, WORLD-CLASS BALLET PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING IN OUR REGION. IN ADDITION TO OUR 5-SHOW MAIN STAGE SEASON, WE TRAIN DANCERS FROM 4 YEARS OLD TO 80 YEARS OLD.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
404
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$198,310, artistic dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $6.8 million spent. PRODUCTIONS - ANNUAL PRESENTATIONS OF THE RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY AND GUEST ARTISTS IN A SERIES OF SUBSCRIPTION AND SINGLE TICKET PERFORMANCES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR DANCERS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN BALLET AND DANCE INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. THE SCHOOL ALSO SERVES AS A TRAINING GROUND FOR DANCERS ENTERING THE BALLET COMPANY.
  3. $223,255 spent. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH - PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUNG AUDIENCES AND OTHER PROGRAMS THROUGH PRESENTATION OF DANCE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION IN DANCE FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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