Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio

Organization Overview

Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio is located in Parma, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 07/2022, Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio generated $381.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $291.9k during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT "DANCING CLASSROOMS" INTO THE SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, DANCING CLASSROOMS NORTHEAST OHIO (DCNEO) SERVED 100 CLASSROOMS (2,400* STUDENTS) THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA, LORAIN, SUMMIT, AND STARK COUNTIES. *BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF 24 STUDENTS/CLASSROOM.DCNEO'S PROJECT GOALS ARE CENTERED ON IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF ALL STUDENTS INVOLVED IN A DANCING CLASSROOMS RESIDENCY. WE INTEND THAT OUR PROGRAM WILL FOSTER MATURITY AND RESPECT AMONG PARTICIPATING STUDENTS AND PRODUCE TANGIBLE PROGRESS IN THEIR LIVES, INCLUDING: INCREASED SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND IMPROVED OVERALL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT OF THE DCNEO PROGRAM IS IMPROVED BEHAVIOR: AS WE TEACH THE STUDENTS TO WORK WITH OTHERS, THAT STANDARD IS CARRIED OVER INTO THEIR DAILY CLASSROOM ACTIVITY, IMPROVING THEIR BEHAVIOR AND INCREASING ACADEMIC PRODUCTIVITY. IMPROVED STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM PRODUCTIVITY CAN HELP TO DECREASE TEACHER TURNOVER RATES IN SCHOOLS, WHILE INCREASED ATTENDANCE RATES CAN IN TURN LEAD TO IMPROVED GRADUATION RATES. AS STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE THEMSELVES, THEY LEARN APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY BEHAVIORS AND LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATIONS AND DURING CRUCIAL TIMES SUCH AS JOB INTERVIEWS.


BREAK DANCE IS A NEW VIRTUAL "BRAIN BREAK" CURRICULA THAT WAS DEVELOPED BECAUSE BREAKS RESET ENGAGEMENT ATTENTION AND KNOWLEDGE. THIS CURRICULA WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO EDUCATORS' REQUESTS FOR SHORT "BRAIN BREAKS" THAT WOULD ALLOW STUDENTS TO STAND AND PHYSICALLY MOVE THEIR BODIES IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER. OUR CORE VALUES AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING GOALS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THIS NEW MEDIUM. WHETHER DUE TO CHALLENGES WITH THE MATERIAL PRESENTED, LACK OF FOCUS, NEEDING TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTION, OR A COMBINATION OF ALL THE ABOVE; BREAK DANCE UTILIZES THE POWER OF MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS THROUGH A NEW ERA OF LEARNING. BREAK DANCE WAS PROVIDED TO ALL SCHOOLS FREE OF CHARGE, AS A RESPONSE TO THE CULTURAL TRAUMA CHILDREN ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THE PANDEMIC. THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT OF OUR SIGNATURE DANCING CLASSROOMS RESIDENCY PROGRAM BUT RATHER A BRIDGE TO THE TIME WHEN WE CAN SAFELY CONNECT IN-PERSON.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jo Jo Carcioppolo
Executive Director
$73,355
Clint Fowler
Board President
$0
Sean Joyce
Board Member
$0
Hayley Weiss
Board Member
$0
Stacia Brooks
Board Member
$0
Lisa Weitzman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,328
Related organizations$0
Government grants $35,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$193,898
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$231,326
Total Program Service Revenue$146,400
Investment income $5,000
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,200
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$499
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $381,027

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio has recieved totaling $65,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Douglas County Community Foundation

Lawrence, KS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Abington Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT VIRTUAL "BRAIN BREAK" CURRICULA

$13,000
Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$11,000
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: A-88-21 CONNECTING WITH CARE RESIDENCY

$10,000
Martin Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Emma R Fox Charitable Trust National City Bank

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: RESIDENCY PROJECT

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$140,208
Earnings-$20,283
Admin Expense$1,762
Net Contributions$10,000
Ending Balance$128,163

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