Dance Usa

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kellee Edusei
Executive Director
$119,157
Casey Mcenelly
Director, Finance & Operations
$107,975
Malik Robinson
Past Chair
$0
Kathy Brown
Treasurer
$0
Anne Huang
Board Chair
$0
Debbie Blunden-Diggs
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dance Usa has awarded $10,600 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST

$2,500

Decatur, GA

PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST

$2,500

VIVER BRASIL DANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

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

VIVER BRASIL DANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION HONORING OUTGOING TRUSTEE

$100
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Dance Usa has recieved totaling $775,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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