Dancing Classrooms Inc

Organization Overview

Dancing Classrooms Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Dancing Classrooms Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dancing Classrooms 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, Dancing Classrooms Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:

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DANCING CLASSROOMS CULTIVATES ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS IN CHILDREN THROUGH THE JOYFULART AND PRACTICE OF SOCIAL DANCE. THROUGH STANDARDS-BASED, SCHOOL-BASED, OUT OF SCHOOL, AND ONLINE RESIDENCIES, WE USE THE VOCABULARY OF SOCIAL DANCE TO FOSTER RESPECT, TEAMWORK, FOCUS, MOTIVATION,CONFIDENCE AND A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DANCING CLASSROOMS SCHOOL RESIDENCY:DANCING CLASSROOMS SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN K-12 GRADE DURING SCHOOL HOURS AND AFTER SCHOOL. STUDENTS LEARN SOCIAL AND BALLROOM DANCES AND THEIR CULTURAL HISTORIES, WHICH BUILD CONNECTION, CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE CULTURES. DANCING CLASSROOMS TEACHING ARTISTS PARTNER WITH EDUCATORS TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT OFFER YOUNG PEOPLE A PLACE TO THRIVE. THE PROGRAMS CORE VALUES OF RESPECT, COMPASSION AND SAFE SPACE FOR EXPRESSION ALLOW FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE. PRINCIPALS,TEACHERS AND PARENTS HAVE PRAISED OUR PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING IMPORTANT SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS IN THEIR STUDENTS, INCLUDING CIVILITY, RESPECT, TEAMWORK AND SELF-DISCIPLINE.


NATIONAL NETWORK:THE DC GLOBAL NETWORK PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE DANCING CLASSROOMS AFFILIATESITES AROUND THE GLOBE, INCLUDING: CURRICULUM AND MARKETING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT,TEACHING ARTIST AND SITE DIRECTOR TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS. DCFACILITATES CROSS-SITE SHARING TO STRENGTHEN BEST PRACTICES ACROSS THE NETWORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Kleaver
Executive Dir.
$118,371
Carrie Steinmetz
Board Chair
$0
Harry Chung
Treasurer
$0
Patrice Tanaka
Vice Chair
$0
Arielle Lapiano
Trustee
$0
John J Entwistle
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$93,446
Related organizations$0
Government grants $597,211
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$350,201
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,040,858
Total Program Service Revenue$1,014,013
Investment income $233
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 $2,056,181

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dancing Classrooms Inc has awarded $19,500 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HEARST GRANT - DANCING CLASSROOMS N EAST OHIO

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMTO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICPATINGT IN THE PROGRAM

$4,500

HEARST GRANT - THE ARTERYDANCING CLASSROOMS OMAHA

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICPATINGT IN THE PROGRAM

$4,500

HEARST GRANT - DANCING CLASSROOMS - LAKE CHARLES

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICPATINGT IN THE PROGRAM

$4,500

HEARST GRANT - DANCING CLASSROOMS - GREATER SEATTLE

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICPATINGT IN THE PROGRAM

$4,500

HEARST GRANT - DANCING CLASSROOMS LOS ANGELES

PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICPATINGT IN THE PROGRAM

$1,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Dancing Classrooms Inc has recieved totaling $103,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hoerle Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$25,500
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: DANCING CLASSROOMS HOMEROOM EDITION

$25,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$15,000
Thomas And Agnes Carvel Foundation

Yonkers, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$10,000
American Dance Movement

Torrance, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DANCE PROGRAM

$10,000
Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO OFFER ITS NEW HOMEROOM EDITION TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS. THE PROGRAM'S ONLINE FORMAT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PIVOT TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION OR A HYBRID OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON IF THAT OPTION BECOMES AVAILABLE PART-WAY THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR.

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$103,939
Admin Expense$5
Ending Balance$103,934

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