Dont Ask Why is located in DeSoto, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dont Ask Why is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP IS A COHORT PROGRAM FOR DANCEMAKERS TO DEVELOP WORKS IN PROCESS. THE FREE WORKSHOP WAS FACILITATED BY CAITLYN JOHANSEN. LIZ LERMAN'S CRITICAL RESPONSE PROCESS AND GUS SOLOMON JR'S TEACHINGS SERVE AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR A FRUITFUL EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. OVER THE COURSE OF 6 SESSIONS, PARTICIPANTS WILL PRESENT AND WITNESS ONGOING FOCUSED PERFORMANCE RESEARCH. THE FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO HELP EACH OTHER ENRICH THEIR ARTISTIC PROCESSES THROUGH GROUP INQUISITION AND ANALYSIS. THE STRENGTH OF THE PROGRAM LIES IN THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH PARTICIPANT'S PERSPECTIVE AND AN EMPHASIS OF PROCESS OVER PRODUCT. THE WORKSHOP IS A CO-CREATED CONVERSATIONAL EXCHANGE IN WHICH DANCEMAKERS CHALLENGE EACH OTHER TO DEEPEN THEIR RESEARCH. THEREFORE, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST BE EXCITED AND COMMITTED TO SHOW UP AND ADD TO THE CONVERSATION! THE 2021 COHORT CONSISTED OF 7 DANCEMAKERS. THE FINAL WORKSHOP WAS AN INFORMAL SHOWING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FREE OF CHARGE, AT A LOCAL ARTS SPACE ODYSSEY STUDIOS. 15 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE WORKSHOP/SHOWING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Avery Jai Andrews Executive Director | 25 | $600 | |
Lauren Kravitz Director Of Operations | 25 | $600 | |
Sonya Ewing Andrews Board Member President | 0.1 | $0 | |
Lorenza Andrews Board Member Treasurer | 0.1 | $0 | |
Loreal Andrews Fontenette Board Member Secretary | 0.1 | $0 | |
Skylar Andrews Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,204 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,204 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,073 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $422 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $2,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $6,988 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,988 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $6,988 |