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 12/2023, Dance USA employed 14 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 12/2022, Dance USA generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2014, Dance USA has awarded 186 individual grants totaling $3,893,305. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DANCE/USA IS THE NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DANCE ECOSYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND REGRANTING - DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS (DFA) SUPPORTS DANCE AND MOVEMENT-BASED ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. AND ITS TERRITORIES WHO WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOCIAL AND EMBODIED PRACTICES.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.
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 FINANCIALHEALTH, 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Kathy Brown Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jerron Herman Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rosy Simas Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Iquail Shaheed Director | Trustee | 5 | $9,334 |
Roger Kluge Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Bass Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $308,813 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $225,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,339,054 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,872,867 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $33,815 |
Investment income | $6,907 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $21,815 |
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 | $1,940,804 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $282,798 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $649,559 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $226,801 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,614 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $590,726 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,502 |
Other employee benefits | $70,085 |
Payroll taxes | $59,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $390,112 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,530 |
Office expenses | $57,605 |
Information technology | $42,705 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $146,843 |
Travel | $82,066 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,742 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,001 |
Insurance | $6,431 |
All other expenses | $1,273 |
Total functional expenses | $2,758,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,896 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,147,468 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $369,052 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,126 |
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 | $26,699 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,676 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $740,338 |
Total assets | $3,540,255 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,656 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,375 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $536,757 |
Total liabilities | $741,788 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $755,949 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,042,518 |
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 | $3,540,255 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dance Usa has awarded $92,538 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CASHION CULTURAL LEGACY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP IN DANCE ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION, TO ORGANIZE AND PRESERVE THE ARCHIVES OF JAZZANTIQUA | $7,500 |
DANCE IQUAIL PURPOSE: DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS GRANT, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT IN RECOGNITION OF ARTISTIC AND SOCIAL PRACTICE, FOR IQUAIL SHAHEED JOHNSON | $9,334 |
EYAKKAM DANCE COMPANY PURPOSE: DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS GRANT, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT IN RECOGNITION OF ARTISTIC AND SOCIAL PRACTICE, FOR PRATHIBA NATESAN BATLEY | $9,334 |
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE INC PURPOSE: DANCE/USA EQUITY PROJECT PARTNER ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT GRANT | $6,000 |
JULIE BETH JOHNSON PURPOSE: DANCE/USA FELLOWSHIPS TO ARTISTS GRANT, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT IN RECOGNITION OF ARTISTIC AND SOCIAL PRACTICE, FOR JULIE JOHNSON | $9,334 |
JAZZANTIQUA PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP IN DANCE ARCHIVING & PRESEVATION, HOSTED BY JAZZANTIQUA (HOST GRANT) | $7,500 |