EIN 31-0858562

Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
191
State
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Balletmet Columbusballetmet engages the community through quality performances, creation of new work, and dance academy instruction. Their educational programs provide dance instruction, arts, culture & humanities education, and dance-in-schools programs that connect students with professional and teaching artists. The Balletmet dance academy offers a full curriculum for serious and recreational students of all ages, including classes in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, flamenco, yoga and pilates.
Also known as...
Ballet Metropolitan
Total revenues
$9,629,111
2023
Total expenses
$8,179,291
2023
Total assets
$14,358,588
2023
Num. employees
191
2023

Program areas at Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

Professional company performances - Balletmet is one of Columbus's largest performing arts organizations and among the nation's top Ballet companies. A resident company of 26 professional dancers performs an annual season of 60-90 performances, with a repertoire ranging from classical ballets to contemporary masterworks. The commission and performance of new works is a core priority and an essential organizational focus, and Balletmet has commissioned the world's most highly sought after choreographers. Continued on schedule oballetmet also supports emerging choreographers, including a number of its company dancers who have earned significant national awards for their work. Balletmet is a cultural ambassador for Columbus, touring nationally and internationally, including twice by invitation at new york city's prestigious joyce theater. Columbus performance venues include the Ohio and joann davidson theatres and the 225-seat performance space on Balletmet's downtown campus.
Educational programs consist of the following:dance instruction - arts, culture & humanities - dance-in-schools programs connect students, professional and teaching artists, and classroom educators through residencies, lecture demonstrations, professional development, and performance-related activities. In-school residencies integrate Ohio department of education (ode) dance content standards. Moving into literacy, designed for students in grades 1 - 3, fuses dance and english language arts education to positively impact literacy and critical thinking. Continued on schedule oa second residency program is an early childhood initiative that prepares preschoolers for kindergarten by integrating movement with social, emotional and literacy skills. Students may also view a performance in their school with narration that explains dance. Workshops provide teacher training that integrates ode dance content standards with curriculum studies. Morning at the Ballet is a fully staged theatre performance by Balletmet that introduces students to dance as a performing art and enhances interdisciplinary learning with related classroom resource materials.cultural & ethnic awareness - arts, culture & humanities: community programs - Balletmet is committed to involving a broad segment of the central Ohio community in dance. Up to 3,500 complimentary kidtix tickets and preparation materials are provided for underserved groups identified through youth, social service, and faith-based agencies.student financial aid: education - Balletmet's community outreach scholarship program was initiated in 1987 with net proceeds from a Columbus presentation of dance theatre of harlem. Now named the dance academy scholarship program, this offering has been expanded and refined to serve a greater number of students. Scholarships provide dance academy training and dance-related activities to deserving urban and suburban youth. Up to 70 scholarships are awarded annually and range from full annual tuition to partial tuition. Scholarship assistance is awarded by audition, and is based on talent and financial need. The majority of recipients represent minority or underserved populations. Financial aid is also available for qualified students.
Dance academy classes - the Balletmet dance academy offers a full curriculum for the serious and the recreational student, with a variety of classes for ages three to senior adult. Classes include Ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, flamenco, yoga and pilates. Youth students perform in an annual academy performance, with more advanced opportunities through performance ensembles and, by audition, in large-cast company productions. Intensive study options are available for exceptionally talented students, and a trainee program for senior high schoolers and high school graduates provides advanced training for a professional career. Continued on schedule othe annual summer intensive offers a five-week program for local and nationally auditioned students to build and refine dance skills, training with Balletmet artists and faculty. The trainee and intensive programs often identify future Balletmet dancers, and a number of trainees have graduated to dance with companies in the united states and abroad.
Touring and rentals.

Who funds Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGrants To Promote Art and Culture in Columbus$815,726
The John J and Pauline Gerlach FoundationArts and Humanities$100,000
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Theatrical Productions/activities$90,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $1,294,153

Personnel at Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

NameTitleCompensation
Sue PorterExecutive Director$152,030
Donna ZianniFinance Director
Tracy TuckerDirector of Marketing
Mary Pat MartinDirector of Development
Brandon CurtisDirector of Production
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,314,732
Program services$5,158,467
Investment income and dividends$196,862
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,454
Net income from fundraising events$-64,732
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$29,236
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,629,111

Form 990s for Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-20990View PDF
2022-062023-04-07990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-06-05990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Balletmet Columbus Columbusballetmet

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Atlanta BalletAtlanta, GA$11,298,848
Charlotte BalletCharlotte, NC$11,634,180
The Sarasota BalletSarasota, FL$9,064,188
Orlando BalletOrlando, FL$9,023,332
Ballet LubbockLubbock, TX$2,445,818
Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$12,721,886
Philadelphia BalletPhiladelphia, PA$21,442,341
Eugene Ballet Company (EBC)Eugene, OR$3,013,041
Colorado BalletDenver, CO$15,682,057
Grand Rapids Ballet (GRB)Grand Rapids, MI$2,792,132
Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $815,726 from Greater Columbus Arts Council
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsBalletsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
322 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County, OH
Website URL
balletmet.org/ 
Phone
(614) 229-4860
Facebook page
BalletMet 
Twitter profile
@balletmet 
IRS details
EIN
31-0858562
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A63: Ballet
NAICS code, primary
711120: Dance Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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