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Dance Palace

EIN 94-2460193 · Pt Reyes Sta, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Dance Palace provides programs and facilities that cultivate a thriving and inclusive community, in which arts and culture are accessible, celebrated, and integral to everyday life in West Marin.

Income
$669,291
Spending
$640,857
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
13
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$72,305, ed - 2/28/25

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $238,342 spent. Cultural Arts/Events Continued: 10x10 variety show, art gallery receptions, Senior Lunch, Craft Fair, Western Weekend Barn Dance, literary presentations, Film events, lectures, and concerts. Discontinued:New: Community film series, monthly community meals, Kitchen Language, Curated Concert SeriesAttendance: Approx: 5,000
  2. $160,602 spent. Childrens Programs: Continued: Developmental Baby Gym; Afterschool programs: kids theater, aikido, art, dance, and sewing; Themed four-week summer camp, and Little ones theaterDiscontinued: Choir and computer codingNew: Herbal Crafting; Wednesday Early Release: Art, Lets Move (dance), herbal apothecary, movement and poetry, Ceramics, Soul Soup (music, dance, story, and play)Attendance: Approx: 1,000Adult and Senior Programs and Classes (held in person or hybrid):Continued: Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Aikido. Tai Chi, Gentle Yoga for Seniors, Conversational Spanish, Ceramics, Sewing, Improvisational Contact Jam, Contemplative Dance Practice, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Creative Fashion Upcycling, and Action TheaterDiscontinued:New: Herbal Crafting , Beginning Salsa DancingAttendance: Approx: 3,000

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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