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The Dance Brigade a New Group From Wallflower Order

EIN 94-2976216 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization's mission is to engage Bay Area communities and artists in the exploration of contemporary social issues through all aspects of dance and dance theater.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
74
Highest pay
$112,018, artistic director

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

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (4)
  1. $902,259 spent. Dance Brigades Dance Mission Theater serves an estimated 1600 individuals each week through a variety of initiatives, including productions, adult and youth classes, our resident dance company, and the affordable rental of the theater and studios to the broader dance community. Dance Mission Theater: Our theater is booked 44 weeks a year, hosting productions by Dance Brigade, collaborative performances, theater and studio rentals and a variety of community events. As a cornerstone of San Franciscos dance scene, we offer a professional yet accessible, low-cost venue that serves as a vital resource for local artists and organizations. In fiscal year 2025, we produced DIRT Festival, Liberation Academy, Choreographers Showcase, and co-produced the Black Choreographers Festival, Raices et Resistance, and Ose Tura. Additionally, our popular holiday shows for youth continue to attract strong community engagement.
  2. $311,438 spent. Youth Education: We engage approximately 320 youth weekly, ranging in age from 3 to 18, in comprehensive dance and performance programs. This includes two fully produced performances each year. Our Grrrl Brigade program, now 25 years old which focuses on girl/woman empowerment though dance, drumming, and community awareness. Grrrl Brigade serves 55 women-identified youth each year. This program offers several weekly tuition-free classes. Participants in this program benefit from multiple classes, performances, and community engagement opportunities.
  3. $250,816 spent. Resident Dance Company: Dance Brigade is renowned for its innovative, content driven choreographies that are a high-energy blend of ballet, modern dance, jazz, song, text, sign language and explosive Taiko drumming. As a leading voice in the San Francisco Bay Area dance community, Dance Brigade regularly produces evening-length productions, most recently including Matchgirl (2024), Womens Song for Peace (2025), and Butterfly Effect (2020). These works reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of dance as an art form while maintaining a strong connection to the cultural and social issues that resonate with our audience. In fiscal year 2025, Dance Brigade had a very successful west coast tour of its Womens Song for Peace show.
  4. $159,082 spent. Adult Education: Approximately 800 adults participate in our weekly classes, supported by a team of 22 experienced instructors. Our curriculum encompasses a diverse range of dance styles, including salsa, samba, contemporary, hip hop, taiko, and other African diaspora art forms, offering opportunities for both personal development and professional growth.

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 March 1986.

    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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