2026-04-22T21:22:18-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 923444407 Pointeworks POIN 8583426365 13273 Norcroft Rd San Diego CA 92130 Sophie Williams Director 8583426365 2026-04-24 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https: www.pointeworks.org X X 153747 X 105344 47842 503 0 0 0 58 153747 104382 19694 3349 45862 173287 -19540 12911 -2144 -8773 X 19750 19714 10 10 19760 19724 6849 28497 12911 -8773 Pointeworks primary exempt purpose is to advance the performing arts by providing professional dancers choreographers and musicians with opportunities to create and present new work. The organization supports the development of original choreography particularly by female-identifying artists while producing high-quality performances. Pointeworks also engages the public through open rehearsals educational programs and accessible performances designed to expand community access to live dance and foster appreciation for the arts. Pointeworks produced and presented professional dance performances featuring original choreography by emerging and established artists. The organization commissioned and staged new works employing professional dancers choreographers and musicians. Performances were presented to the public and supported by open rehearsals and community engagement activities increasing access to high-quality live dance. These programs provided paid opportunities for artists while engaging audiences and advancing the creation of new work. 0 150000 Program 2 Mentorship & Educational Programming - Pointeworks provided mentorship and educational opportunities for emerging dancers through professional-level classes open rehearsals and direct engagement with working artists. These programs offered participants access to the creative process career guidance and exposure to new choreography in a professional setting.The organization facilitated opportunities for early-career dancers to train alongside and learn from established professionals supporting artistic development and career advancement. These initiatives expanded access to high-quality dance education and fostered the next generation of artists. 0 15000 Program 3 Community Engagement & Access Initiatives - Pointeworks expanded access to the performing arts through community-focused programming including open rehearsals and accessible performance opportunities. These initiatives provided the public with behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process and reduced financial barriers to attending live dance. The organization engaged diverse audiences including first-time attendees and students fostering broader community participation and appreciation for the arts. 0 8270 173270 X Sophie Williams Director of the Board & Founder 35 0 0 0 Sophie Savas-Carstens Secretary of the Board 5 775 0 0 David Williams Treasurer of the Board 1 0 0 0 Paige Nyman Board Member 6 3775 0 0 false false false false false false true 3000 false false CA Sophie Williams 13273 Norcroft Rd San Diego CA 92130 8583426365 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 2500 105344 107844 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 105344 107844 42334 65510 0 0 0 0 503 503 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 58 108405 0 X Part II, line 10 | S.No:, Amount:, Description:| 1, $58, Billable Expenditure Revenue Credit Card Cashback| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Sophie Williams Officer Artistic Director Short-term working capital to support operations including artist compensation and production expen X 50000 3000 false true false 3000 Part I, line 8 | Other Revenues:, Amount:| Billable Expenditure Revenue Credit Card Cashback, $58| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Marketing and Advertisting + website ads, $16655.00| Artist travel and lodging airfare hotels transportation, $14000.00| Costumes production supplies and materials 10,980, $10980.00| Software and Apps, $1201.00| Local transportation and vehicle expenses, $316.00| Insurance, $2710.00| Part I, line 20 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| , The organization made post-filing adjustments to its financial statements for the prior year to correct and reconcile liabilities and expenses. As a result beginning net assets per books differ from the prior year Form 990-EZ. Line 20 reflects this reconciliation adjustment., $-2144| Part II, line 24 | Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Other Assets Payments to deposit etc., $10, $10| Part II, line 26 | Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, $6089, $25497| Mortgages or other loans payable, $760, $3000| Part IV, List of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Sophie Williams, Program 3 - Community Access & Audience Engagement Pointeworks expanded access to the performing arts by providing free and subsidized tickets to students veterans and community members who may not otherwise be able to attend live performances. During the year the organization distributed approximately $11,000 in complimentary and reduced-cost tickets as part of its community access initiative. These efforts were designed to reduce financial barriers broaden audience diversity and ensure that high-quality performing arts experiences are accessible to underserved populations. Pointeworks community engagement initiatives support its mission by fostering inclusive access to the arts and strengthening community connection through live performance.| Sophie Savas-Carstens, Sophie Savas-Carstens serves as a volunteer Board Member and receives no compensation for her board service. During the year she was separately engaged by the organization as a performing artist. The reported compensation of $775 reflects payment for these non-board-related services only.| Paige Nyman, Paige Nyman serves as a volunteer Board Member and receives no compensation for her board service. During the year she was separately engaged by the organization as a rehearsal director and performing artist. The reported compensation of $3,775 reflects payment for these non-board-related services only.| Net Assets and Fund balances (Part II),line 20 | Explanation:| The organization made post-filing adjustments to its prior year financial statements to reconcile liabilities and expenses. As a result beginning net assets per books differ from the prior year Form 990-EZ. Line 20 reflects this reconciliation adjustment. Program Service Accomplishments (Part III),line 28 | Explanation:| Pointeworks presents professional dance performances featuring original choreography and provides paid opportunities for dancers choreographers and musicians. The organization also offers mentorship and educational programming for emerging artists including open rehearsals and classes that provide insight into the creative process. Community engagement initiatives are designed to expand access to live dance and foster public appreciation for the performing arts. Other Information (Part V),line 38a | Explanation:| During the year the Artistic Director provided short-term non-interest-bearing loans to the organization to support cash flow needs. These loans were repaid during the year except for $3,000 outstanding at year-end.