Dance Brigade

EIN: 942976216 501(c)(3)

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$1,731,938
Total Expenses
$1,982,521
Total Assets
$3,435,326
Net Assets
$2,446,322
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
4158264441
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Dance Brigade, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The organization's mission is to engage Bay Area communities and artists in the exploration of contemporary social issues through all aspects of dance and dance theater.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $902,259

Dance Brigades Dance Mission Theater serves an estimated 1600 individuals each week through a variety of initiatives, including productions, adult and youth classes, our resident dance company, and...

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Dance Brigades Dance Mission Theater serves an estimated 1600 individuals each week through a variety of initiatives, including productions, adult and youth classes, our resident dance company, and the affordable rental of the theater and studios to the broader dance community. Dance Mission Theater: Our theater is booked 44 weeks a year, hosting productions by Dance Brigade, collaborative performances, theater and studio rentals and a variety of community events. As a cornerstone of San Franciscos dance scene, we offer a professional yet accessible, low-cost venue that serves as a vital resource for local artists and organizations. In fiscal year 2025, we produced DIRT Festival, Liberation Academy, Choreographers Showcase, and co-produced the Black Choreographers Festival, Raices et Resistance, and Ose Tura. Additionally, our popular holiday shows for youth continue to attract strong community engagement.

Program 2
Expenses: $311,438

Youth Education: We engage approximately 320 youth weekly, ranging in age from 3 to 18, in comprehensive dance and performance programs. This includes two fully produced performances each year. Our...

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Youth Education: We engage approximately 320 youth weekly, ranging in age from 3 to 18, in comprehensive dance and performance programs. This includes two fully produced performances each year. Our Grrrl Brigade program, now 25 years old which focuses on girl/woman empowerment though dance, drumming, and community awareness. Grrrl Brigade serves 55 women-identified youth each year. This program offers several weekly tuition-free classes. Participants in this program benefit from multiple classes, performances, and community engagement opportunities.

Program 3
Expenses: $250,816

Resident Dance Company: Dance Brigade is renowned for its innovative, content driven choreographies that are a high-energy blend of ballet, modern dance, jazz, song, text, sign language and explosive...

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Resident Dance Company: Dance Brigade is renowned for its innovative, content driven choreographies that are a high-energy blend of ballet, modern dance, jazz, song, text, sign language and explosive Taiko drumming. As a leading voice in the San Francisco Bay Area dance community, Dance Brigade regularly produces evening-length productions, most recently including Matchgirl (2024), Womens Song for Peace (2025), and Butterfly Effect (2020). These works reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of dance as an art form while maintaining a strong connection to the cultural and social issues that resonate with our audience. In fiscal year 2025, Dance Brigade had a very successful west coast tour of its Womens Song for Peace show.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $872,862
Program Service Revenue $835,985
Investment Income $21,326
Other Revenue $1,765
TOTAL REVENUE $1,731,938

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $922,806
Fundraising Expenses $94,541
Program Expenses $1,623,595
Other Expenses $1,059,715
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,982,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,731,938 $1,884,834 -0.1%
Expenses $1,982,521 $1,672,940 +0.2%
Net Income $-250,583 $211,894 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
74
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$0
Total Directors
6
$6,346
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Krissy Keefer Artistic Director 40.00
$112,018 $0 $112,018
Sierra Tiatia Board Member 2.00
Director
$6,346 $0 $6,346
Paula Canny President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lily Liang Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mimi Kasner Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonia Miller Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allen Jarvis Board Member 2.00
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 $1,731,938 $1,982,521 $3,435,326 $-250,583
2024 $1,884,834 $1,672,940 $3,781,791 $211,894
2023 $1,850,517 $1,659,444 $2,581,198 $191,073
2022 $1,904,940 $1,281,300 $2,473,044 $623,640
2021 $2,040,710 $1,138,555 $2,045,783 $902,155
2020 $1,289,765 $1,163,437 $1,264,930 $126,328
2019 $1,350,197 $1,150,097 $740,369 $200,100
2018 $1,018,436 $1,053,729 $552,167 $-35,293
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