Axis Dance Company
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $153.3k
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3124377
Organization Overview
Axis Dance Company is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, Axis Dance Company employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Axis Dance Company 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 12/2021, Axis Dance Company generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $975.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AXIS DANCE COMPANY EXISTS TO CHANGE THE FACE OF DANCE AND DISABILITY. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY CREATING AND PERFORMING CONTEMPORARY DANCE THAT IS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF DANCERS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES, TEACHING DANCE AND EDUCATING ABOUT (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTISTRY PROGRAMTHE HEART OF AXIS IS THE COMMISSIONING, CREATION, AND PERFORMANCE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE THAT IS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF DANCERS WITH AND WITHOUT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. OUR ARTISTIC VISION TO COLLABORATE WITH HIGH PROFILE CHOREOGRAPHERS AND CUTTING EDGE INNOVATIVE DANCE MAKERS OF OUR TIME WAS AN EXCELLENT STRATEGY THAT HAS RESULTED IN ARTISTICALLY STUNNING AND SIGNIFICANT DANCE WORKS. FOR THREE DECADES AND COUNTING, AXIS HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE FIELD, BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY DANCE, INTEGRATED DANCE, AND DISABILITY CULTURE.
OTHER ACTIVITIESAS A PIONEER OF INTEGRATED DANCE, AXIS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES LOCALLY AND ABROAD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE IN DANCE BY CHAMPIONING ACCESS, INCLUSION AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BOTH IN DANCE AND IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY. AXIS IS RESPECTED FOR ITS INTEGRITY ON ALL LEVELS OF ITS ARTISTIC, ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. WE HAVE EARNED A PLACE ON THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DANCE STAGE AS A RESPECTED CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY AND WE ARE SECURING OUR FOUNDATION TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ROLE ENTAILS.
ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMAXIS' OUTREACH PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1989 IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY DEMAND BY THOSE WHO SAW OUR PERFORMANCES AND WANTED TO STUDY THIS NEW FORM OF DANCE. AXIS MAINTAINS A MORE EXTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAN ANY OTHER INTEGRATED DANCE PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES OR ABROAD. OUR PROGRAMMING OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, AND WE ARE A PRIMARY PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING GROUND FOR ASPIRING DANCERS WITH DISABILITIES. ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES (1) DANCE ACCESS DAY, (2) FAMILY MATINEE, (3) ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS, (4) CHOREO-LAB, (5) TEACHER TRAININGS, (6) CLASSES, AND (7) SUMMER INTENSIVE ACTIVITIES.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marc Brew Artistic Dir | Officer | 40 | $86,816 |
Danae Rees Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $80,257 |
Nadia Adame Artistic Dir | Officer | 30 | $20,446 |
Justin Welch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Symone Jackson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christa Schnur President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $149,290 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $791,717 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $941,007 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $127,070 |
| Investment income | $934 |
| 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 | $1,069,011 |
| 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. | $187,519 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,790 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $270,989 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,613 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,036 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,930 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,230 |
| Office expenses | $8,318 |
| Information technology | $1,054 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,079 |
| Travel | $38,299 |
| 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 | $3,706 |
| Insurance | $11,630 |
| All other expenses | $825 |
| Total functional expenses | $975,691 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,167,384 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $694 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $630,160 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,741 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,391 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $153,267 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,958,637 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,708 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,350 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $33,058 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $791,117 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,134,462 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,958,637 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Axis Dance Company has recieved totaling $946,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION | $475,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $160,000 |
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Short Hills, NJ PURPOSE: COVID-19: ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION | $33,700 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Odc San Francisco, CA | $18,884,256 | $5,963,077 |
Alonzo King Lines Ballet San Francisco, CA | $9,671,611 | $7,182,657 |
Nevada Ballet Theatre Las Vegas, NV | $11,399,340 | $6,401,211 |
Western Wall And Ceiling Contractors Association Inc Orange, CA | $12,806,461 | $4,913,418 |
Dancers Group San Francisco, CA | $3,102,725 | $3,484,368 |
A Step Beyond Escondido, CA | $1,957,071 | $1,242,678 |
Bodyvox Inc Portland, OR | $418,420 | $1,456,446 |
Shawl-Anderson Modern Dance Center Berkeley, CA | $2,755,170 | $1,018,727 |
The Dance Brigade A New Group From Wallflower Order San Francisco, CA | $2,045,783 | $2,040,710 |
Project Bandaloop Oakland, CA | $698,917 | $1,438,352 |
San Jose Dance Theatre San Jose, CA | $606,131 | $1,282,889 |
Axis Dance Company Berkeley, CA | $1,958,637 | $1,069,011 |