BARE BAIT DANCE

EIN: 853481283 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$282,852
Total Expenses
$291,190
Total Assets
$65,030
Net Assets
$47,230
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
JOY FRENCH
Phone
4062099778
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BARE BAIT DANCE, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $283K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

BARE BAIT DANCE WITH WESTSIDE THEATER COMMITS TO NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND PRESENTATION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN WESTERN MONTANA, PARTICULARLY CELEBRATING DANCE AND CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $118,883 Revenue: $133,731

BBD PROFESSIONAL COMPANY SEASON: THE WESTSIDE THEATRE/BARE BAIT DANCE SEASON INCLUDES FIVE MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS, FEATURING NEW WORKS BY OUR IN-HOUSE COMPANY AS WELL AS PERFORMANCES BY ACCLAIMED...

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BBD PROFESSIONAL COMPANY SEASON: THE WESTSIDE THEATRE/BARE BAIT DANCE SEASON INCLUDES FIVE MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS, FEATURING NEW WORKS BY OUR IN-HOUSE COMPANY AS WELL AS PERFORMANCES BY ACCLAIMED GUEST ARTISTS. WE PROVIDE PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONAL DANCERS, NURTURING THEIR CREATIVE WORK AS CHOREOGRAPHERS AND FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND AS TEACHERS WHILE COLLABORATING WITH ARTISTS OF OTHER DISCIPLINES. WE ENRICH MONTANA WITH HIGH-QUALITY, ORIGINAL DANCE PERFORMANCES FOR THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS EACH YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,633 Revenue: $44,063

RENTALS AND REVENUE SHARE: WESTSIDE THEATER IS AN IDEAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES TO TEACH, COLLABORATE, AND SHARE THEIR WORK. IT ALSO IS A MULTI-USE VENUE TO HOST SPECIAL EVENTS THAT NEED...

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RENTALS AND REVENUE SHARE: WESTSIDE THEATER IS AN IDEAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES TO TEACH, COLLABORATE, AND SHARE THEIR WORK. IT ALSO IS A MULTI-USE VENUE TO HOST SPECIAL EVENTS THAT NEED A LITTLE MORE PIZZAZ! WE OFFER A COLLABORATIVE SPACE FOR LOCAL AND TOURING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK, GROW THEIR PROJECTS, AND SHARE IN THEIR SUCCESS WHILE DEEPENDING THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE THROUGH PERFORMANCES BY NATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS/COMPANIES PRESENTED BY THE WESTSIDE THEATER. OUR ORGANIZATION SHARES IN THE PRODUCTION RISK BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING OUR FELLOW MAKERS. THROUGH ARTIST LAB, WE EMPOWER PROFESSIONAL MOVEMENT ARTISTS WITH AFFORDABLE STUDIO ACCESS AND PROFIDE 100 HOURS AT NO COST FOR REHEARSAL AND PROCESS TIME THROUGH BARE-SUMMER RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $48,633 Revenue: $15,513

MOVEMENT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES: WE CONNECT 100'S OF WESTERN MONTANANS WITH DIVERSE DANCE AND MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES TO TRAIN, PERFORM, AND/OR BE IN ARTISTIC DIALOGUE. WE WELCOME...

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MOVEMENT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES: WE CONNECT 100'S OF WESTERN MONTANANS WITH DIVERSE DANCE AND MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES TO TRAIN, PERFORM, AND/OR BE IN ARTISTIC DIALOGUE. WE WELCOME EVERYONE FROM TEENS TO OLDER ADULTS, NOVICES TO PROFESSIONALS, THROUGH OUR BBD COMPANY CLASS, MONTANA DANCE EDUCATORS (MODE PROGRAM) IN MISSOULA HIGH SCHOOLS, AND OUR OFFERINGS AT WESTSIDE THEATER-REVEAL MASTERCLASS SERIES AND WEEKLY COMMUNITY CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $91,958
Program Service Revenue $193,307
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $-2,415
TOTAL REVENUE $282,852

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $161,539
Fundraising Expenses $25,125
Program Expenses $216,149
Other Expenses $129,651
TOTAL EXPENSES $291,190

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $282,852 $275,622 +0.0%
Expenses $291,190 $280,170 +0.0%
Net Income $-8,338 $-4,548 +0.8%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
16
Volunteers
40

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
3
$32,592
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHANNON FLANAGAN BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE AMRHEIN SECRETARY & TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY BROWN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DEBOER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLIN DICKINSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY CONNELL MELWANI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE OATES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ONA RENNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY WALKER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY FRENCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$32,592 $0 $32,592
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 $282,852 $291,190 $65,030 $-8,338
2024 $275,622 $280,170 $75,686 $-4,548
2023 $222,401 $231,618 $73,039 $-9,217
2022 $199,866 $128,154 $75,931 $71,712
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