Dance Usa is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dance USA employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dance USA 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 12/2020, Dance USA generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Dance USA has awarded 159 individual grants totaling $3,522,969. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DANCE/USA IS THE NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DANCE FIELD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND REGRANTING:DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS - WITH SUPPORT FROM THE DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, DANCE/USA ADMINISTERS DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO DANCE ARTISTS WHO ARE CREATING WORK THAT IS RELEVANT TO CURRENT TIMES, AND THAT TELLS THE TRUTHS OF PEOPLES AND ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND WORLD TODAY.TASK FORCE ON DANCER HEALTH - A NATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE HELLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION FUNDS THE CONVENINGS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO DISCUSS HEALTH ISSUES PARTICULAR TO PROFESSIONAL DANCERS. THE TASKFORCE PRESENTED FINDINGS AND GUIDELINES AT THE ANNUAL DANCE/USA CONFERENCE.
ANNUAL PROGRAMS/ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DANCE/USA HOSTS THE ONLY NATIONAL CONVENING FOR DANCE PROFESSIONALS. THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES PLENARY SPEAKERS, BREAK-OUT SESSIONS, AND MEETINGS OF ALL THE MEMBER COUNCILS. RESEARCH - DANCE/USA PERFROMS ANNUAL SURVEYS TO MEASURE THE FINANCIAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC IMPACT, AND CHANGING ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF THE DANCE FIELD. ADVOCACY - DANCE/USA WORKS TO MAKE SURE THE NEEDS OF THE FIELD ARE HEARD WITH RESPECT TO CHANGING FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND FUNDING. DANCE/USA ALSO HELPS TO COMMUNICATE IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE LAW TO MEMBERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kellee Edusei Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,157 |
Casey Mcenelly Director, Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $107,975 |
Malik Robinson Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathy Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Anne Huang Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Debbie Blunden-Diggs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $189,961 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $140,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,743,258 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,073,219 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $66,661 |
Investment income | $10,139 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,553 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,153,822 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $149,270 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $176,008 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,573 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,252 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $547,738 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,878 |
Other employee benefits | $54,362 |
Payroll taxes | $64,115 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,768 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $424,297 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,250 |
Office expenses | $48,081 |
Information technology | $143,999 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $115,525 |
Travel | $17,072 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $91,670 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,412 |
Insurance | $7,222 |
All other expenses | $300 |
Total functional expenses | $2,209,904 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,150,194 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,317,295 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,145,593 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,242 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,279 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,185 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,584 |
Total assets | $3,698,372 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,863 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $49,896 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $161,134 |
Other liabilities | $105,051 |
Total liabilities | $376,944 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $325,233 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,996,195 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,698,372 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dance Usa has awarded $10,600 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST | $2,500 |
Decatur, GA PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST | $2,500 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST | $2,500 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST | $2,500 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: DONATION HONORING OUTGOING TRUSTEE | $100 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DONATION HONORING OUTGOING TRUSTEE | $100 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Dance Usa has recieved totaling $775,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL ARTS SERVICE 2021 | $285,600 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR SERVICES TO THE FIELD | $150,000 |
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL ARTS SERVICE 2021 | $134,400 |
The Wallace Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DANCE USA AS A COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER. | $100,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $80,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Washington, DC | $17,442,651 | $12,339,355 |
News Media Alliance Arlington, VA | $20,710,538 | $7,719,219 |
American Association Of Museums Arlington, VA | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 |
American Press Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $55,812,695 | $5,259,956 |
National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
National Communication Association Washington, DC | $10,518,840 | $3,243,981 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies Washington, DC | $2,542,835 | $4,408,580 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |
National Association Of Black Journalists College Park, MD | $7,758,303 | $4,417,067 |
Education Writers Association Washington, DC | $5,548,115 | $3,246,806 |
Magazine Publishers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $7,467,882 | $2,744,126 |