DANCING DREAMS

EIN: 260797411 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BAYSIDE, NY

Total Revenue
$432,254
Total Expenses
$461,569
Total Assets
$998,125
Net Assets
$943,493
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Phone
5166598704
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DANCING DREAMS, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $432K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $943K represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE DANCE CLASSES AND DANCE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN, INCLUDING MEDICALLY FRAGILE INDIVIDUALS.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $311,058
Program Service Revenue $1,710
Investment Income $37,532
Other Revenue $81,954
TOTAL REVENUE $432,254

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $306,493
Fundraising Expenses $21,617
Program Expenses $363,966
Other Expenses $155,076
TOTAL EXPENSES $461,569

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $432,254 $524,733 -0.2%
Expenses $461,569 $441,859 +0.0%
Net Income $-29,315 $82,874 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
13
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$72,100
Total Directors
7
$72,100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANN FERRARA Executive Dir. 30.00
Officer Director
$72,100 $0 $72,100
CATHLEEN TRAUTWIG President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE FORGIONE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMMER DELANEY Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDI EICHLER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA HASSETT RIBAUDO Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE ROWE Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $432,254 $461,569 $998,125 $-29,315
2024 $524,733 $441,859 $985,590 $82,874
2023 $398,638 $354,826 $885,878 $43,812
2022 $415,112 $382,437 $804,865 $32,675
2021 $432,539 $292,384 $905,227 $140,155
2020 $321,337 $304,340 $808,716 $16,997
2019 $413,470 $379,869 $666,500 $33,601
2018 $395,444 $316,718 $625,814 $78,726
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