DOWN FOR DANCE

EIN: 822389441 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$417,811
Total Expenses
$362,134
Total Assets
$173,286
Net Assets
$173,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ANNE GRIFFITH
Phone
9494783224
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DOWN FOR DANCE, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $418K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $362K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO BUILD A STRONGER SENSE OF SELF THROUGH DANCE AND THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $299,645 Revenue: $258,263

WE PROVIDE DANCE & ARTS CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2025, WE TRANSITIONED OUR PROGRAMMING FROM 4 SESSIONS PER YEAR TO 3 SESSIONS PER YEAR BY COMBINING...

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WE PROVIDE DANCE & ARTS CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2025, WE TRANSITIONED OUR PROGRAMMING FROM 4 SESSIONS PER YEAR TO 3 SESSIONS PER YEAR BY COMBINING OUR WINTER AND SPRING SESSIONS INTO A LONGER 20 WEEK SESSION. THIS ALLOWED US TO OFFER OUR STUDENTS 2 ADDITIONAL WEEKS OF PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH MORE CONTINUOUS AND CONSISTENT PROGRAMMING SINCE WE REMOVED THE BREAK BETWEEN WINTER AND SPRING. THIS EXTENDED SCHEDULE CONTRIBUTED TO AN 18% GROWTH IN PROGRAM HOURS FOR STUDENTS.IN THE FALL OF 2025, 12 OF OUR 18 CLASSES WERE SOLD OUT WITH WAITING LISTS. AS OF JANUARY 2026, THERE ARE 102 STUDENTS ON WAITLISTS FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES. ACROSS OUR IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAMS, WE PROVIDED 57 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING OVER $20K TO STUDENTS AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO NEVER TURN A STUDENT AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. 2025 BROUGHT MANY EXCITING ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR DOWN FOR DANCE: WE PROVIDED MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS, WE TRAINED AND GREW OUR INCREDIBLE SUPPORT TEAM, AND WE FOSTERED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY.TO CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS, WE: HOSTED 12 ONLINE SHOWCASES AND PERFORMED AT 16 IN-PERSON SHOWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING: THE ROLLETTE'S BOUNDLESS TALENT SHOWCASE; THE MUSIC CENTER'S 46TH ANNUAL VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL; CA-LEND; AMONG OTHERS. HOSTED OUR FIRST-EVER WORKSHOPS CO-TAUGHT BY DFD ASSISTANTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. HOSTED OUR 6TH ANNUAL MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP - A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF DANCING, SINGING, ACTING, KARAOKE & ART; 2 FORMER BROADWAY PERFORMERS JOINED OUR CAMP FACULTY THIS YEAR, WHICH WAS A HIGHLIGHT FOR OUR STUDENTS. HOSTED OUR ANNUAL ASSISTANT CLASS/TRAINING FOR 7 OF OUR ASSISTANTS. FILMED AND PRODUCED 2 MUSIC VIDEOS WITH OUR JAZZ CONTEMPORARY STUDENTS. SUPPORTED A WEEKEND WORKSHOP ON THE EAST COAST TO CONNECT WITH ONLINE STUDENTS. TO FOSTER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE: TAUGHT AT ALL 3 RAD CAMPS FOR THE FIRST TIME (CAMPS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES). TAUGHT AT CAMP PALS IN LA (CAMPS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES). PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CONNECT AND BETTER SERVE THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY INCLUDING: DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THE DEAR MOM CONFERENCE IN LAGUNA BEACH. HAD OUR FIRST VIRAL VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURING OUR BOARD MEMBER, COLE (4.2 MILLION VIEWS) AND HAVE GAINED 1700 FOLLOWERS (95% INCREASE IN FOLLOWERS).

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $159,403
Program Service Revenue $258,263
Investment Income $145
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $417,811

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,372
Salaries & Benefits $235,122
Fundraising Expenses $2,811
Program Expenses $299,645
Other Expenses $106,640
TOTAL EXPENSES $362,134

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $417,811 $355,570 +0.2%
Expenses $362,134 $310,349 +0.2%
Net Income $55,677 $45,221 +0.2%
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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
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
65

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
4
$49,850
Total Directors
7
$123,265
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNIE GRIFFITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Officer Director
$49,850 $0 $49,850
SARI ANNA THOMAS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Director
$73,415 $0 $73,415
MATTHEW GRIFFITH CHAIRMAN OF BOARD 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIE COURY TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RESHAN COORAY SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA FRASER BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE SIBUS BOARD MEMBER 0.25
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 $417,811 $362,134 $173,286 $55,677
2024 $355,570 $310,349 $114,864 $45,221
2023 $256,737 $264,779 $69,643 $-8,042
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