Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Metropolitan Dance Center 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 12/2023, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc generated $568.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY THROUGH THE INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OF DANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY: THE HOUSTON MET DANCE CENTER OFFERS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF OPEN, PUBLIC FACING DANCE CLASSES IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS, WITH A FOCUS ON THE INTRODUCTORY AND BEGINNER STUDENTS, A SPACETHAT IS OFTEN NEGLECTED IN THE DANCE COMMUNITY.
EDUCATIONAL: FOOTSTEPS THROUGH EDUCATION PROVIDES HOUSTON AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS PK - 5TH GRADE, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, ON-CAMPUS AND AT THE HMD FACILITY, REACHING THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN EACH YEAR WITH A FOCUS ON AT-RISK AND ENGLISH 2ND LANGUAGE SCHOOLS.
ARTISTIC: MADE IN HOUSTON RESIDENCY PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES RESOURCES THAT FOSTER THE CHOREOGRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSTON BASED DANCE MAKERS WORKING IN JAZZ, MODERN AND CULTURAL DANCE FORMS, AS WELL AS ARTISTS DEVELOPING NEW/CONTEMPORARY FORMS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES BOTH FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT, SHORT AND LONG TERM TRAINING, CREATIVEASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP, REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SPACE AS WELL AS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle K Smith Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $44,492 |
Laura Whitten Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cecilia Winters-Morris Treasurer/president | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Megan Jackson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Pierce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Crissy Poole Dorsey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $189,617 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $141,553 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $331,170 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $211,581 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $21,824 |
| 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 | $568,047 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $214,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,453 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,086 |
| Office expenses | $6,150 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,771 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,457 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $89,630 |
| Total functional expenses | $533,489 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,544 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$440 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,104 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,195 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $367,790 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $408,985 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$403,881 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,104 |