Dances For A Variable Population Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dances For A Variable Population Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2009, with $823,883 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
127 West 127th Street 220, New York, NY, 10027 EIN 26-4572204 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$824K
▲ 84.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$642K
Net assets
$688K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dances For A Variable Population Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dances For A Variable Population Inc: 13 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dances For A Variable Population Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dances For A Variable Population Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 127 West 127th Street 220, New York, NY, 10027
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2012) to $824K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $688K
Operating margin
22.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$734K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$688K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $823,883▲84.9% | $642,342▲22.8% | $688,118▲36.8% | $733,959▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $445,656▼17.9% | $522,983▲25.3% | $503,191▼12.8% | $540,000▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $542,619▲7.8% | $417,376▲21.1% | $576,877▲26.7% | $586,535▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $503,249▲4.9% | $344,571▲4.7% | $455,215▲55.4% | $461,033▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $479,831▲34.1% | $329,040▼9.0% | $292,854▲110% | $364,066▲145% | 990 |
| 2019 | $357,785▲15.4% | $361,710▲14.4% | $139,236▼1.6% | $148,535▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $310,023▲1.4% | $316,128▲32.5% | $141,564▼4.2% | $152,416▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $305,618▲38.2% | $238,663▲23.1% | $147,805▲83.9% | $152,960▲79.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $221,082▲7.7% | $193,918▼2.0% | $80,364▲66.7% | $85,072▲58.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $205,306▲36.2% | $197,862▲38.0% | $48,220▼33.1% | $53,811▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $150,694▲47.9% | $143,385▲47.4% | $72,090▲33.5% | $80,359▲40.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $101,919▲13.4% | $97,304▲9.1% | $54,018▲267% | $57,245▲267% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $89,865 | $89,181 | $14,734 | $15,597 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $292K total
7 grants to Dances For A Variable Population Inc totaling $292K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $182,500 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Program services | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,150 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Program services | 2018 | $8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dances For A Variable Population Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dances For A Variable Population Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4572204, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dances For A Variable Population Inc's EIN?
- Dances For A Variable Population Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4572204.
- How much revenue does Dances For A Variable Population Inc report?
- Dances For A Variable Population Inc reported $823,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dances For A Variable Population Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Dances For A Variable Population Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dances For A Variable Population Inc (EIN 26-4572204) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.