Dance Ojai
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dance Ojai promotes community wellbeing and cultural connection through accessible multicultural dance programs performances and public events that foster artistic expression inclusivity and social engagement
- Income
- $113,039
- Spending
- $76,951
- Reserves
- 6.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
- Highest pay
- $4,950, executive director
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 32% 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)
- Program 1 Ojai World Dance Festival The Ojai World Dance Festival is an annual multicultural arts event presented in Ojai California featuring live performances community workshops and interactive programming The festival brings together hundreds of dancers and artists representing diverse cultural traditions and serves thousands of attendees through a free daytime program and a ticketed evening showcase The event promotes cultural appreciation community connection and access to the performing arts
- Program 2 Wellbeing Arts Collective WAC The Wellbeing Arts Collective is a community-based program offering accessible low-cost dance and movement classes designed to support physical mental and social wellbeing The program includes weekly classes for seniors and adults providing consistent opportunities for creative expression social connection and improved health outcomes Classes are offered in partnership with local organizations and are structured to reduce barriers to participation
- Program 3 Community Classes Outreach Dance Ojai provides ongoing multicultural dance classes workshops and outreach programming for individuals of all ages and backgrounds Offerings include a variety of global dance styles and are designed to foster inclusivity artistic exploration and community engagement Programs are hosted in local venues and public spaces increasing access to the arts and supporting community wellbeing
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 November 6, 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 February 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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