Dance Place
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1979
- Data as of
- 08/2020
- EIN
- 52-1118504
Organization Overview
Dance Place is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2020, Dance Place employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dance Place 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 08/2020, Dance Place generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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
IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, DANCE PLACE SUPPORTED ARTISTS AND STUDENTS AT EVERY AGE AND AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS, ARTISTRY, AND GROWTH. SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH PRESENTING PERFORMANCES (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY), PROVIDING RESIDENCIES, AND COMMISSIONING WORK - SERVING OVER 700 ARTISTS, SUPPORTING 57 PRESENTATIONS AND 3 COMMISSIONS, AND PROVIDING OVER 680 HOURS OF FREE REHEARSAL SPACE. DANCE PLACE'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS (ON-SITE, OFF-SITE, AND VIRTUALLY) SERVED OVER 6,000 PARTICIPANTS AND 15 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. APPROXIMATELY $93,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WAS PROVIDED TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACROSS ALL OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN TOTAL, DANCE PLACE'S ARTISTIC, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ENRICHED THE LIVES OF 31,330 IN FISCAL YEAR 2020.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS-DANCE PLACE OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND WEEKEND DANCE PERFORMING SERIES THAT PRESENTS MODERN DANCE, AFRICAN DANCE, TAP DANCE, PERFORMANCE ART, HIP HOP, AND SPOKEN WORD BY DC-BASED, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES. EARNED REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES TO THESE PERFORMANCES IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY ARTISTS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE PERFORMANCES AND DISCUSSIONS THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
YOUTH EDUCATION - DANCE PLACE OFFERS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ENERGIZERS ON-SITE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LOCAL YOUTH. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
ADULT PROGRAMS - DANCE PLACE'S SCHOOL OFFERS DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF DANCE FORMS FOR DANCERS AT ALL LEVELS. DANCE PLACE OFFERS WORK/STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER ASPIRING DANCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE DANCE CLASSES FOR FREE. DANCE PLACE ALSO PROVIDES FREE/AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO REHEARSE AND CREATE NEW WORKS. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS-DANCE PLACE OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND WEEKEND DANCE PERFORMING SERIES THAT PRESENTS MODERN DANCE, AFRICAN DANCE, TAP DANCE, PERFORMANCE ART, HIP HOP, AND SPOKEN WORD BY DC-BASED, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES. EARNED REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES TO THESE PERFORMANCES IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY ARTISTS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE PERFORMANCES AND DISCUSSIONS THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
YOUTH EDUCATION - DANCE PLACE OFFERS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ENERGIZERS ON-SITE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LOCAL YOUTH. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
ADULT PROGRAMS - DANCE PLACE'S SCHOOL OFFERS DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF DANCE FORMS FOR DANCERS AT ALL LEVELS. DANCE PLACE OFFERS WORK/STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER ASPIRING DANCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE DANCE CLASSES FOR FREE. DANCE PLACE ALSO PROVIDES FREE/AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO REHEARSE AND CREATE NEW WORKS. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Morgan Executive Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
Julia Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jannes Gibson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Rollins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adam Weers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Walton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,481,158 |
| Investment income | $1,372 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,960 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,178 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,365 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,912,991 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $93,798 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $741,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,529 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,622 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,533 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,812 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $465,784 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,525 |
| Office expenses | $103,387 |
| Information technology | $14,149 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $122,597 |
| Travel | $15,320 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,177 |
| Interest | $38,129 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $138,427 |
| Insurance | $19,728 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,057,323 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $617,016 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $197,547 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,695 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,713 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $305,408 |
| Total assets | $6,291,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,974 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,644 |
| 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 | $1,895,641 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $47,747 |
| Total liabilities | $2,007,006 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,284,447 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Dance Place has recieved totaling $252,470.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES | $65,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
New England Foundation For The Arts Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $21,200 |
Joseph And Joan Cullman Foundation For The Arts Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,256 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $290,335 |
| Earnings | $30,726 |
| Admin Expense | $1,450 |
| Other Expense | $14,203 |
| Ending Balance | $305,408 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Levine Music Inc Washington, DC | $18,009,056 | $11,157,550 |
National Association For Music Education Reston, VA | $9,057,318 | $6,884,178 |
Imagination Stage Inc Bethesda, MD | $7,434,755 | $5,049,513 |
United States Eventing Association Leesburg, VA | $3,606,586 | $4,712,475 |
Dance Place Washington, DC | $6,291,453 | $1,912,991 |
School Of The Performing Arts In The Richmond Community Sparc Richmond, VA | $4,988,298 | $2,911,343 |
American String Teachers Association Incorporated Fairfax, VA | $1,824,284 | $1,512,044 |
Dance Institute Of Washington Inc Washington, DC | $1,055,707 | $1,517,581 |
Heifetz International Music Institute Inc Staunton, VA | $536,696 | $1,780,872 |
Washington Conservatory Of Music Glen Echo, MD | $1,346,543 | $1,194,047 |
National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
Young Artists Of America Inc North Bethesda, MD | $1,087,287 | $1,076,417 |