Dancewave Inc

Organization Overview

Dancewave Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2022, Dancewave Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dancewave Inc 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 06/2022, Dancewave Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DANCEWAVE, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITY YOUTH THROUGH UNIQUE EXPOSURE TO WORLD-CLASS, PRE-PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DANCEWAVE PROVIDES ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE AND EMPOWERING DANCE EXPERIENCES THAT CENTER SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH THROUGH MOVEMENT. DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS, WE USE DANCE AS A VEHICLE FOR TRANSFORMATION, EXPRESSION, ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND SELF REFLECTION. DANCEWAVE FOSTERS A CULTURE WHERE DANCE IS CELEBRATED AS A HEALING AND INCLUSIVE ART FORM.SOME NOTABLE CELEBRATIONS FROM THE PAST YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS:IN ADDITION TO OUR RACE + DANCE CURRICULUM, WE HAVE ADAPTED OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND MOVEMENT THAT MATTERS CURRICULUM TO BE OFFERED THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AS 8 WEEK RESIDENCIES. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HOLDING SPACE FOR YOUTH TO DIALOG, CONNECT AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER AS THEY LEARN ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, SELF-IDENTITY, AND MAKING MEANING THROUGH MOVEMENT.WE OFFER A DANCEWAVE COMPANY COMMUNITY WORKSHOP WHERE DANCERS WORK CLOSELY TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN CHOREOGRAPHIC PROCESS, AND HONE SKILLS RELATED TO COLLABORATION, SELF EXPRESSION, AND SOCIALLY ENGAGED DANCE MAKING.WE HAVE PRIORITIZED FLEXIBLE AND TUITION FREE ACCESS FOR YOUTH CLASSES + DANCEWAVES COMPANY PROGRAM. THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE ABLE TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS WILL NOT BE DENIED ACCESS TO QUALITY DANCE EXPERIENCES DUE TO FINANCIAL BARRIERS THROUGHOUT 2022-2023.WE HAVE DEVELOPED CUSTOMIZABLE ARTS EDUCATOR TRAININGS TO SUPPORT THOSE OUTSIDE OF DANCEWAVE IN STRENGTHENING A COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY, ANTI-RACISM, CULTURAL-SENSITIVITY, ACCESSIBILITY, WELLNESS, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. WHILE CONTINUING TO HOST OUR YEARLY ARTS EDUCATOR TRAINING, THIS YEAR FOCUSED ON CREATING ACCESS IN THE CLASSROOM, TRAUMA-INFORMED TEACHING AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES.A NEW PARTNERSHIP HAS ENHANCED OUR CLASS SHARE PROGRAM, GREATLY BENEFITING AND SUPPORTING LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MOVEMENT, DANCEWAVE IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO STUDIO SPACE, COMPENSATION THROUGH THE MOVEMENT AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS LOOKING TO SHARE THEIR CRAFT WITH OTHERS THROUGH CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE PROVIDED OVER 200 HOURS OF AFFORDABLE ADULT CLASSES TO OUR COMMUNITY IN FY22. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PIVOTED OUR ANNUAL DANCEWAVE THROUGH COLLEGE & BEYOND COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS EVENT TO A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE, REACHING OVER 300 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! PROVIDING A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE HAS EXPANDED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE COLLEGE DANCE EXPERIENCE. DISCOVERING THE SUCCESS OF THIS VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE WILL GREATLY IMPACT THE PLANNING FOR ALL FUTURE DTCB EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicole Touzien
Executive Director
$100,000
Tiffany Crowley
Secretary
$0
Vanessa Williams
Board Vice Chai
$0
Alan Wen
Treasurer
$0
Todd Spillane
Board Chair
$0
Nicole Best
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$41,466
Related organizations$0
Government grants $679,792
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$142,877
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$864,135
Total Program Service Revenue$390,917
Investment income $1,470
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $38,294
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 $1,298,946

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Dancewave Inc has recieved totaling $75,085.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: TUITION FREE COMPANY PROGRAM

$25,000
Youth Improving Non-Profits For Children

New York, NY

PURPOSE: See Part IV

$22,500
National Grid Foundation

Hicksville, NY

PURPOSE: D-WAVE IN MOTION RESIDENCY PROGRAM

$10,000
Dance Service New York City Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR DISABILITY.DANCE.ARTISTRY. RESIDENCY GRANT RECIPIENTS

$9,840
Arnhold Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$5,000
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,204
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