Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- 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
The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit performing flamenco and Spanish dance organization created to inspire public interest in and advance knowledge of the beauty and artistic heritage of these vibrant dance forms. Through dance classes, performances, lectures, demonstrations, and community outreach programs, Arte Flamenco actively succeeds in achieving its goals which include preserving the authentic tradition of Spanish dance as well as presenting innovative interpretation in its performance. Arte Flamenco is dedicated to promoting the value of dance in contemporary society by enthusiastically introducing the public to Spanish dance and its relevance as a positive way to develop appreciation of artistic and cultural diversity. Arte Flamenco provides and encouraging and supportive atmosphere for all those interested in learning more about Spanish dance, it maintains the highest standards of excellence in dance education through its accessible style of instructions
- Income
- $160,789
- Spending
- $167,920
- Reserves
- -3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
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
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 456% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% 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 (3)
- $157,461 spent. Dance Company - The summer & winter events feature students and professional performers working together to bring a multi-cultural dance performance to the public. Each performance provides an opportunity for both the student dancer and the professional performers to work together in a professional environment. Our community is culturally diverse and our performances represent many cultures and dance forms. Hence the opportunity for everyone to experience cultural dances that they might not normally see. At the Summer Recital students are awarded trophies for dedication, commitment, attendance, attire, their ability to inspire and help other students. This gives the students a larger sense of confidence building. Not to mention being able to work with musicians and singers on a professional level. It's a win-win situation. Number of event participants: 100 students, professional performers and volunteers. The average attendees: 500 Performances Totals: Summer - $7,595 and Winter - $7,643
- Recycle dance program. - This program helps families with the use of dance shoes for their children. Dance shoes can be very expensive and for some families that can make or break an opportunity to participate in the dance program. By providing this program, all of the children can take dance class. Th program includes a rental option where they can rent shoes for a dance session or if they have shoes that their children grow out of, the shoes can be exchanged for free. This eases the financials stress on the parents. Estimated number of students that benefitted - 25.
- The Dance School offers dance classes, performances, lectures, demonstrations, and community outreach programs.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.
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 May 2020.
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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