Debbie Allen Dance Inc

Organization Overview

Debbie Allen Dance Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Debbie Allen Dance Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Debbie Allen Dance 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 12/2021, Debbie Allen Dance Inc generated $12.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE DEBBIE ALLEN DANCE ACADEMY IS A CULTURAL CENTER COMMITTED TO MAKING DANCE A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND RIGOROUS TRAINING FOR YOUNG DANCERS IN OVER TWELVE FORMS, ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCERS, AND YOUTH-FOCUSED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GALA EVENT: DADA HOLDS AN ANNUAL GALA TO PROMOTE YOUTH-FOCUSED ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT, HUMANITARIAN ACTS AND RELATED OUTREACH TO PROMOTE ACHIEVEMENT, CREATIVITY, INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION IN DANCE AND IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.


THE TUITION PROGRAM: THE DEBBIE ALLEN DANCE ACADEMY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE DANCE CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS AGES 4 AND UP FROM SEPTEMBER THRU JUNE. DADA STUDENTS TAKE FOUR TO TEN CLASSES A WEEK, DEPENDING ON THEIR AGE AND ACADEMY LEVEL, AT OUR DADA STUDIO IN LOS ANGELES. DADA MAKES ITS PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OVER 80% OF ITS ACADEMY STUDENTS. DADA PROVIDES PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR MOST TALENTED AND DEDICATED STUDENTS IN OUR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS. DADA ALSO PRODUCES AN ANNUAL STUDENT RECITAL THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR OUR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE TUITION PROGRAM INCLUDES VIRTUAL CLASSES ADMINISTERED BY DADA VIRTUAL.


THE SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM: DADA HAS THREE STYLE-SPECIFIC INTENSIVES THAT BRING STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO STUDY AT DADA. DADA ON POINTE, LA HIP HOP INTENSIVE AND THE LOS ANGELES TAP FESTIVAL PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY WITH UNRIVALED WORLD-RENOWNED CHOREOGRAPHERS, DANCERS AND TEACHERS. DADA S SUMMER INTENSIVE, WITH PROGRAMS IN LOS ANGELES AND ATLANTA, IS DESIGNED TO EXPONENTIALLY EXPAND THE TECHNIQUE AND VOCABULARY OF THE SERIOUS DANCE STUDENT. BOTH INTENSIVES CULMINATE IN A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RECITAL. DADA ALSO HAS A PRE-ACADEMY SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM AS WELL AS AN EARLY BIRD SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-7 IN LOS ANGELES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Norman Nixon
Executive Director/cfo
$66,154
Mitzi Lizarraga
Executive Director
$65,000
Vivian Nixon
Trustee
$47,411
Lori Jones
Vice President
$0
Derek Powell
Treasurer
$0
Michael Frisby
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,006,691
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,006,691
Total Program Service Revenue$1,133,133
Investment income $101
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 $12,139,925

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Debbie Allen Dance Inc has awarded $90,000 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE JAQUEL KNIGHT FOUNDATION

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Sherman Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$20,000

THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$10,000

NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORG

Org PageRecipient Profile

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$10,000

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$10,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$10,000

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: CHARTIABLE DONATION

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Debbie Allen Dance Inc has recieved totaling $200,357.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$125,000
The Iac Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GRANT WILL ASSIST IN THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW RHIMES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (THAT WILL HOUSE THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL) ALONG WITH DADA AND THEIR EDUCATION INITIATIVES.

$25,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$11,300
Water Buffalo Club Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: ASSIST UNDERSERVED CHILDREN

$10,000
The Annenberg Foundation

Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia Inc

Oakton, VA

PURPOSE: PERFORMING ARTS

$10,000
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