Dancers Group
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 94-2879185
Organization Overview
Dancers Group is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2020, Dancers Group employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dancers Group 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, Dancers Group generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTES DANCE IN THE BAY AREA THROUGH A DIVERSE RANGE OF CULTURAL DANCE AND THEATER AND ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORIGINAL WORKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - DANCERS' GROUP WORKED WITH AND SUPPORTED 125 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BASED CHOREOGRAPHERS, DANCE COMPANIES, AND COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECTS THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED THEM WITH MUCH NEEDED ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, AS WELL AS MENTORSHIP. DANCERS' GROUP MET VIRTUALLY WITH THE LEADERS OF OUR SPONSORED PROJECTS AND ALSO COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL AND PHONE ABOUT THE MANY SHIFTS AND CHANGES TO WORK AND ACTIVITIES DUE TO COVID. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT EACH PROJECTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY AND ENSURED FUNDING AGENCIES AND CONTRIBUTORS THAT DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE ARTISTS/PROJECTS WERE WELL-MANAGED AND FUNDS WERE DISBURSED ACCORDING TO THE GRANT PROPOSAL AND THEIR GUIDELINES. MANY FUNDERS ALLOWED AN OPTION FOR GRANTS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT DUE TO COVID.
DANCERS' GROUP MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATION OUTREACH (FREE / NONVOTING)- MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATION OUTREACH IS THE PRIMARY UNIFYING FORCE OF DANCERS' GROUP. OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF THOUGHTFUL BENEFITS AND SERVICES THAT HELP KEEP THEM INFORMED AND CONNECTED TO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DANCE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND. 2020 BENEFITS INCLUDED IN DANCE (FOUR ISSUES ONLINE); WEEKLY EMAILS FEATURING AUDITIONS, JOBS, FREE AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS, NEWS AND MORE; GRANT DEADLINES; WEEKLY PERFORMANCE REMINDERS; ARTIST RESOURCES, AND DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. DANCERS' GROUP HAS CONTINUED TO CREATE SIGNIFICANT VALUE IN MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITY, AND RESOURCES THAT ARE TRULY NEED; AS A RESULT, (1,778 MEMBERS AS OF DEC 31, 2020).
DANCERS' GROUP PRESENTING SERIES -DESCRIPTION OF ACHIEVEMENTS: DUE TO COVID, DANCERS' GROUP PRESENTED ONLY TWO OF THE ROTUNDA DANCE SERIES FREE DANCE PERFORMANCES AT SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL IN FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH. AN ONSITE COMMISSION OF AMARA TABOR-SMITH AND ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG TO CREATE EPISODE 14 OF HOUSE/FULL OF BLACKWOMEN-A SITE SPECIFIC RITUAL PERFORMANCE PROJECT THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES OF DISPLACEMENT, WELL BEING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING OF BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OAKLAND-WAS MODIFIED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND OUTDOOR EVENTS WERE PRESENTED IN OCTOBER 2020.
OTHER SERVICES
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - DANCERS' GROUP WORKED WITH AND SUPPORTED 125 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BASED CHOREOGRAPHERS, DANCE COMPANIES, AND COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECTS THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED THEM WITH MUCH NEEDED ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, AS WELL AS MENTORSHIP. DANCERS' GROUP MET VIRTUALLY WITH THE LEADERS OF OUR SPONSORED PROJECTS AND ALSO COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL AND PHONE ABOUT THE MANY SHIFTS AND CHANGES TO WORK AND ACTIVITIES DUE TO COVID. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT EACH PROJECTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY AND ENSURED FUNDING AGENCIES AND CONTRIBUTORS THAT DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE ARTISTS/PROJECTS WERE WELL-MANAGED AND FUNDS WERE DISBURSED ACCORDING TO THE GRANT PROPOSAL AND THEIR GUIDELINES. MANY FUNDERS ALLOWED AN OPTION FOR GRANTS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT DUE TO COVID.
DANCERS' GROUP MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATION OUTREACH (FREE / NONVOTING)- MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATION OUTREACH IS THE PRIMARY UNIFYING FORCE OF DANCERS' GROUP. OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF THOUGHTFUL BENEFITS AND SERVICES THAT HELP KEEP THEM INFORMED AND CONNECTED TO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DANCE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND. 2020 BENEFITS INCLUDED IN DANCE (FOUR ISSUES ONLINE); WEEKLY EMAILS FEATURING AUDITIONS, JOBS, FREE AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS, NEWS AND MORE; GRANT DEADLINES; WEEKLY PERFORMANCE REMINDERS; ARTIST RESOURCES, AND DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. DANCERS' GROUP HAS CONTINUED TO CREATE SIGNIFICANT VALUE IN MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITY, AND RESOURCES THAT ARE TRULY NEED; AS A RESULT, (1,778 MEMBERS AS OF DEC 31, 2020).
DANCERS' GROUP PRESENTING SERIES -DESCRIPTION OF ACHIEVEMENTS: DUE TO COVID, DANCERS' GROUP PRESENTED ONLY TWO OF THE ROTUNDA DANCE SERIES FREE DANCE PERFORMANCES AT SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL IN FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH. AN ONSITE COMMISSION OF AMARA TABOR-SMITH AND ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG TO CREATE EPISODE 14 OF HOUSE/FULL OF BLACKWOMEN-A SITE SPECIFIC RITUAL PERFORMANCE PROJECT THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES OF DISPLACEMENT, WELL BEING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING OF BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OAKLAND-WAS MODIFIED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND OUTDOOR EVENTS WERE PRESENTED IN OCTOBER 2020.
OTHER SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wayne Hazzard Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $108,446 |
Mary Armentrout President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gianna Bruno Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Lawton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Cooper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leah Curran Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,402 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $173,790 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,125,506 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,307,698 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $176,540 |
| Investment income | $276 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,484,368 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $104,700 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,446 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,689 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $219,525 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,028 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,935 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,304 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,080 |
| Office expenses | $12,620 |
| Information technology | $3,006 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,943 |
| Travel | $816 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,672 |
| All other expenses | $21,402 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,561,793 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,214,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,114,877 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $765,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,950 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,004 |
| Total assets | $3,102,725 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,669 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $53,700 |
| Other liabilities | $1,510,537 |
| Total liabilities | $1,618,906 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $718,819 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $765,000 |
| 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 | $3,102,725 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 51 grants that Dancers Group has recieved totaling $2,212,301.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION | $440,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY JUSTICE CULTURE CLUB FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR LGBTQ + BIPOC PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE OAKLAND AREA | $200,000 |
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DISABILITY JUSTICE CULTURE CLUB | $180,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR SINS INVALID, A DISABILITY JUSTICE PERFORMANCE PROJECT THAT CENTERS ON PEOPLE OF COLOR, QUEERS, NON-BINARY AND TRANS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $150,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Odc San Francisco, CA | $18,884,256 | $5,963,077 |
Alonzo King Lines Ballet San Francisco, CA | $9,671,611 | $7,182,657 |
Nevada Ballet Theatre Las Vegas, NV | $11,399,340 | $6,401,211 |
Western Wall And Ceiling Contractors Association Inc Orange, CA | $12,806,461 | $4,913,418 |
Dancers Group San Francisco, CA | $3,102,725 | $3,484,368 |
A Step Beyond Escondido, CA | $1,957,071 | $1,242,678 |
Bodyvox Inc Portland, OR | $418,420 | $1,456,446 |
Shawl-Anderson Modern Dance Center Berkeley, CA | $2,755,170 | $1,018,727 |
The Dance Brigade A New Group From Wallflower Order San Francisco, CA | $2,045,783 | $2,040,710 |
Project Bandaloop Oakland, CA | $698,917 | $1,438,352 |
San Jose Dance Theatre San Jose, CA | $606,131 | $1,282,889 |
Axis Dance Company Berkeley, CA | $1,958,637 | $1,069,011 |