DANCING GROUNDS
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Plain text DANCING GROUNDS. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2014–2023. https://furp.org/org/dancing-grounds-455084235. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). DANCING GROUNDS [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2014–2023]. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/dancing-grounds-455084235
MLA “DANCING GROUNDS.” furp.org, tax years 2014–2023, https://furp.org/org/dancing-grounds-455084235. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2014–2023. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2023 · Form 990 · revenue $835K · expenses $879K · assets $582K
- EIN
- 45-5084235
- Address
- 3705 SAINT CLAUDE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117-5747
- Website
- https://www.dancingrounds.org
- NTEE code
- A62 Dance (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2013 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Laura Stein (its 2013 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2013 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Dancing Grounds brings high quality, inclusive and accessible dance education programs to New Orleans residents of all ages and backgrounds. We use dance as a vehicle for developing young leaders, inspiring health and wellness, and promoting social justice.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candi Dugas | Executive Director | 2022-2023 | $0 | $39,553 | 1 |
| Laura Stein (former) | Executive Director | 2021 | $67,158 | $67,158 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
26 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 2016-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice Chairman | 2017-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 2017-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Camille Roane | Director | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeremy Guyton | Director | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leigh Harwood | Director | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 2016-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 2016-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Bailey (former) | Director | 2015-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tive Jones (former) | Director | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristal Jones (former) | Vice President | 2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Willa Conway (former) | Director | 2016-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aimee Redmann (former) | Secretary | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kara Johnson (former) | Director | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jae Donnelly (former) | Director | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Ramos (former) | President | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patricia DeMichele (former) | President | 2014-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Monica Gilliam (former) | Secretary | 2014-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Megan Riess (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Brandner (former) | Director | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kheri Phillip (former) | Treasurer | 2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eliza Brinkmeyer (former) | Director | 2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bruce Barnes (former) | Director | 2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2023 · 12 people listed · none paid · 17 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candi Dugas | Executive Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Camille Roane | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Guyton | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leigh Harwood | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 13 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candi Dugas | Executive Director | 50 | $39,553 | $0 | $0 | $39,553 | 1 |
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Camille Roane | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Guyton | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leigh Harwood | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $67K · 11 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Stein | Executive Director | 40 | $67,158 | $0 | $0 | $67,158 | 1 |
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Camille Roane | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Guyton | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leigh Harwood | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 12 people listed · none paid · 11 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Camille Roane | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Guyton | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Leigh Harwood | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 9 people listed · none paid · 7 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiphanie Eugene | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tive Jones | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 9 people listed · none paid · 7 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiphanie Eugene | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brittney Robins | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tive Jones | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Byron Meredith | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kieta Mutepfa | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · none paid · 7 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiphanie Eugene | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristal Jones | Vice President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Willa Conway | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tive Jones | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Olivia Mumford | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aminisha Ferdinand | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · none paid · 7 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiphanie Eugene | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aimee Redmann | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bryan Lee | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Willa Conway | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kara Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jae Donnelly | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Ramos | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tiye Jones | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 8 people listed · none paid · 7 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia DeMichele | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aimee Redmann | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Monica Gilliam | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Megan Riess | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kara Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Steve Bailey | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Brandner | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Ramos | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 6 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia DeMichele | President | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Kheri Phillip | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Monica Gilliam | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Megan Riess | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Eliza Brinkmeyer | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Bruce Barnes | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $834,542 | $878,915 | $581,602 | $536,198 | $782,821 | $44,878 | $0 | 17 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,091,611 | $888,794 | $602,071 | $588,287 | $979,719 | $0 | $39,553 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $896,038 | $656,372 | $402,712 | $385,470 | $772,583 | $53,681 | $67,158 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $832,627 | $653,835 | $388,596 | $382,389 | $732,835 | $95,085 | - | 11 | 18 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $454,789 | $519,822 | $219,080 | $134,732 | $389,640 | $52,347 | $0 | 11 | 20 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $428,528 | $438,648 | $202,753 | $127,264 | $315,636 | $97,256 | $0 | 7 | 20 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $504,286 | $455,944 | $142,383 | $134,305 | $318,693 | $185,593 | $0 | 7 | 20 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $483,492 | $470,351 | $95,889 | $85,963 | $268,204 | $215,288 | $0 | 7 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $380,533 | $379,087 | $74,100 | $68,245 | $141,788 | $238,745 | $0 | 7 | 20 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $315,277 | $307,874 | $69,055 | $66,799 | $107,132 | $208,145 | $0 | 7 | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $158,816 | $132,667 | $59,396 | $59,396 | $71,462 | $87,354 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
39 grantors reported grants to this organization, $2,856,243 in all, tax years 2013 to 2024; the 25 largest shown (all 39). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRESGE FOUNDATION | $400,000 | 3 | $100,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DANCING GROUNDS” | show |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | $340,346 | 7 | $24,000 | 2024 | 2018-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION | $306,974 | 10 | $9,277 | 2024 | 2014, 2016-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | $264,000 | 5 | $100,000 | 2024 | 2019-2020, 2022-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES | $245,500 | 10 | $65,250 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DANCING GROUNDS” | show |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | $145,000 | 5 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA | $140,026 | 4 | $40,026 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ASSETS UNDER MOVEMENT | $130,000 | 4 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| SOUTH ARTS INC | $108,169 | 2 | $93,169 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA | $107,500 | 3 | $32,500 | 2023 | 2020, 2022-2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| STARSEED FOUNDATION A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION | $94,987 | 6 | $25,000 | 2019 | 2014-2019 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DANCING GROUNDS” | show |
| HELIS FOUNDATION | $75,000 | 5 | $15,000 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Dancing Grounds” | show |
| DANCE USA | $74,913 | 3 | $24,133 | 2022 | 2017-2018, 2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC | $73,000 | 1 | $73,000 | 2019 | 2019 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE TRISKELES FOUNDATION | $55,000 | 2 | $30,000 | 2019 | 2018-2019 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $35,000 | 2 | $17,500 | 2019 | 2018-2019 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS | $34,936 | 3 | $16,761 | 2024 | 2015, 2017, 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION | $30,250 | 4 | $5,000 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| 4POINT0 SCHOOLS | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 | 2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 2 | $15,000 | 2018 | 2016, 2018 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NEW ORLEANS THEATRE ASSOCIATION INC | $22,500 | 5 | $5,000 | 2019 | 2015-2019 | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “DANCING GROUNDS” | show |
| NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOUNDATION | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC | $16,000 | 1 | $16,000 | 2020 | 2020 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| CAHN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $14,000 | 5 | $3,000 | 2023 | 2019-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “DANCING GROUNDS” | show |
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 | 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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Where the money went
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2023 · Form 990 · $878,915 spent · pay $443,483 · grants $0 · events $15,364
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $373,934 | $212,311 | $161,623 | $0 | 42.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $206,766 | $84,333 | $100,987 | $21,446 | 23.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $40,953 | $0 | $40,953 | $0 | 4.7% | |
| Office expenses | $30,528 | $26,482 | $4,046 | $0 | 3.5% | |
| Information technology | $30,195 | $0 | $30,195 | $0 | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy | $29,722 | $0 | $29,722 | - | 3.4% | |
| All other expenses | $29,125 | $13,916 | $15,209 | - | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $28,596 | $0 | $28,596 | $0 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Youth Payments | $24,985 | $23,083 | $1,902 | $0 | 2.8% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $15,364 | $0 | $15,364 | $0 | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $14,111 | $14,111 | $0 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $13,891 | $0 | $13,891 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: management | $12,659 | $12,659 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Field Trip Expense | $8,956 | $8,956 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Merchandise and Costumes | $7,633 | $7,633 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,946 | $4,182 | $0 | $764 | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $3,768 | $0 | $3,768 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Outside Space Rental | $2,046 | $2,046 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $737 | $0 | $737 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $3,145 | $0 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $878,915 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $888,794 spent · pay $531,133 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $467,395 | $339,563 | $111,265 | $16,567 | 52.6% | |
| Fees: management | $93,917 | $32,092 | $24,883 | $36,942 | 10.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $56,561 | $56,561 | - | - | 6.4% | |
| Office expenses | $46,784 | $45,332 | $1,452 | $0 | 5.3% | |
| All other expenses | $44,463 | $41,298 | $2,691 | $474 | 5.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $33,904 | $24,633 | $8,231 | $1,040 | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Youth Payments | $31,920 | $31,319 | $601 | $0 | 3.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $29,834 | $21,361 | $7,583 | $890 | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy | $28,224 | $28,224 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $17,715 | $17,715 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Development and Wellness | $10,835 | $0 | $10,835 | $0 | 1.2% |
| Insurance | $10,338 | $0 | $10,338 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,751 | $9,751 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $6,613 | $5,801 | $812 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $540 | - | $540 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $9,051 | $0 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $888,794 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $656,372 spent · pay $379,165 · grants $0 · events $15,487
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $269,660 | $217,288 | $38,803 | $13,569 | 41.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $75,092 | $67,554 | $7,538 | - | 11.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $67,158 | $54,115 | $9,664 | $3,379 | 10.2% | |
| Fees: management | $51,360 | - | $25,680 | $25,680 | 7.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $42,347 | $33,878 | $6,352 | $2,117 | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Youth Payments and Honorariums | $36,619 | $36,619 | $0 | $0 | 5.6% |
| Office expenses | $26,375 | $25,548 | $827 | $0 | 4.0% | |
| Occupancy | $25,046 | $23,089 | $1,957 | $0 | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Technology Software | $19,894 | $18,899 | $995 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Other (as described) Event | Events | $8,699 | $8,699 | $0 | $0 | 1.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,788 | - | $6,788 | - | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $6,783 | - | $6,783 | - | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,502 | $4,952 | $550 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $4,641 | $3,945 | $696 | - | 0.7% | |
| Interest | $3,512 | $2,353 | $1,159 | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $2,960 | $2,960 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,651 | $2,120 | $398 | $133 | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $721 | - | $721 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $564 | $564 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Total | $656,372 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $519,822 spent · pay $361,113 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $325,267 | $228,009 | $75,321 | $21,937 | 62.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $48,768 | $35,617 | $13,151 | $0 | 9.4% | |
| Occupancy | $26,798 | $24,098 | $2,700 | $0 | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Costs | $26,623 | $9,600 | $17,023 | $0 | 5.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $23,874 | $15,841 | $6,221 | $1,812 | 4.6% | |
| Information technology | $22,090 | $21,575 | $515 | $0 | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Supplies | $13,890 | $11,904 | $1,889 | $97 | 2.7% |
| Other employee benefits | $11,972 | $8,392 | $2,772 | $808 | 2.3% | |
| Insurance | $7,273 | $0 | $7,273 | $0 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff Development | $5,598 | $0 | $5,598 | $0 | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | Processing Fees | $3,334 | $3,135 | $199 | $0 | 0.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,006 | $3,006 | $0 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $1,329 | $864 | $465 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $519,822 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $438,648 spent · pay $293,236 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $262,215 | $185,000 | $38,608 | $38,607 | 59.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $75,965 | $64,698 | $11,267 | - | 17.3% | |
| Occupancy | $23,344 | $21,010 | $2,334 | - | 5.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,402 | $13,688 | $2,857 | $2,857 | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $12,277 | $9,084 | $2,837 | $356 | 2.8% |
| Other employee benefits | $11,619 | $8,198 | $1,711 | $1,710 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Processing Fees | $8,055 | $6,444 | $806 | $805 | 1.8% |
| Insurance | $7,123 | - | $7,123 | - | 1.6% | |
| Information technology | $6,564 | $5,908 | $656 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Supplies | $4,334 | $1,649 | $2,685 | - | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Staff Development | $3,286 | - | $3,286 | - | 0.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,679 | $2,679 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $1,785 | - | $1,785 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $438,648 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $455,944 spent · pay $288,551 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $263,154 | $230,354 | $16,400 | $16,400 | 57.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $72,947 | $71,212 | $1,735 | - | 16.0% | |
| Occupancy | $23,642 | $21,278 | $2,364 | - | 5.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,795 | $17,327 | $1,234 | $1,234 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Outside Space Rental | $15,085 | $3,785 | - | $11,300 | 3.3% |
| Other (as described) | Staff Development | $9,620 | $7,696 | $1,924 | - | 2.1% |
| Other (as described) | Program Supplies | $9,125 | $3,813 | $5,312 | - | 2.0% |
| Information technology | $8,789 | $7,910 | $879 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Fees | $7,960 | $6,368 | $1,592 | - | 1.7% |
| Insurance | $6,816 | - | $6,816 | - | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $5,987 | $3,982 | $2,005 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $5,602 | $4,902 | $350 | $350 | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,651 | $2,651 | - | $1,000 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $2,850 | $2,278 | $572 | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $921 | $921 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $455,944 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $470,351 spent · pay $293,042 · grants $3,176 · events $2,788
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $272,715 | $232,715 | $25,000 | $15,000 | 58.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $72,105 | $71,105 | $1,000 | - | 15.3% | |
| Occupancy | $23,992 | $21,593 | $2,399 | - | 5.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,327 | $17,346 | $1,863 | $1,118 | 4.3% | |
| All other expenses | $13,529 | $8,896 | $3,983 | $650 | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Merchandise & Costumes | $9,574 | $9,574 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Information technology | $8,850 | $6,195 | $2,655 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Supplies | $8,775 | $8,775 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Fees | $8,020 | $7,619 | $401 | - | 1.7% |
| Insurance | $7,969 | $1,500 | $6,469 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff Development | $7,641 | $7,641 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,415 | $4,415 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $3,740 | $3,740 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,176 | $3,176 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,788 | $2,788 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $1,498 | - | $1,498 | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,237 | $1,237 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $470,351 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $379,087 spent · pay $232,641 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $216,089 | $172,871 | $43,218 | - | 57.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $66,408 | $65,892 | $516 | - | 17.5% | |
| Occupancy | $24,943 | $23,695 | $1,248 | - | 6.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $16,552 | $13,242 | $3,310 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies | $11,929 | $11,333 | $596 | - | 3.1% |
| Other (as described) | Other | $10,683 | $10,683 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Other (as described) | CC Processing Fees | $6,450 | $6,127 | $323 | - | 1.7% |
| Information technology | $5,965 | $4,772 | $1,193 | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $5,253 | $3,677 | $1,576 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Misc Program Expense | $4,900 | $4,900 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Insurance | $4,598 | - | $4,598 | - | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | $1,872 | $1,872 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,819 | $1,819 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,626 | $1,626 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $379,087 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $307,874 spent · pay $170,015 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $157,932 | $139,932 | $18,000 | - | 51.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $66,527 | $66,527 | - | - | 21.6% | |
| Occupancy | $23,299 | $23,299 | - | - | 7.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies | $13,907 | $13,212 | $695 | - | 4.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $12,083 | $9,169 | $2,914 | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Other | $7,584 | - | $7,584 | - | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | CC Processing Fees | $5,201 | $4,941 | $260 | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $4,884 | $4,884 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Travel | $4,096 | - | $4,096 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $3,651 | $2,446 | $1,205 | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $3,100 | $2,077 | $1,023 | - | 1.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,806 | $2,806 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| All other expenses | $2,804 | $2,804 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Total | $307,874 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $132,667 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $66,792 | 50.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $38,431 | 29.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $25,153 | 19.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,291 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $132,667 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2022 | $70,000 | $0 | 2 |
| 2021 | $10,000 | $0 | 2 |
| 2020 | $5,000 | $0 | 2 |
| 2019 | $15,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2018 | $10,000 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 9 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF A NEW DANCE WORK BY THE DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE TEEN COMPANY. | $27,000 |
| 2024 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE FESTIVAL LED BY DANCING GROUNDS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY AND ASSOCIATED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. | $35,000 |
| 2023 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES FOR THE DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE FESTIVAL LED BY DANCING GROUNDS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY AND ASSOCIATED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL EXPENSES IN RESPONSE TO AND RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE FESTIVAL LED BY DANCING GROUNDS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY. | $20,000 |
| 2021 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF DANCE FILMS BY DANCING GROUNDS YOUTH DANCE COMPANY. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN EMERGENCY ADVANCE 59.072 | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2019 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | TO SUPPORT DANCE RESIDENCIES FOR STUDENTS. | $15,000 |
| 2018 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | TO SUPPORT IN-SCHOOL DANCE RESIDENCIES FOR STUDENTS. | $10,000 |
State business registration
- DANCING GROUNDS LA, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | DANCING GROUNDS | LA | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
Matched by name (and state) or EIN only; a shared name is not proof of the same person or organization.
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