Nonprofit · EIN 27-1827270
MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BURIEN, WA 98166
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $883,307 | $835,997 | $47,310 | $140,332 | $311,474 | -$171,142 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $823,725 | $861,764 | -$38,039 | $87,986 | $352,247 | -$264,261 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $702,874 | $741,642 | -$38,768 | $94,760 | $352,082 | -$257,322 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $646,574 | $802,942 | -$156,368 | $142,281 | $360,835 | -$218,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,304
- of which government grants
- $125,350
- Program service revenue
- $728,473
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,530
- Other revenue
- $10,530
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,119
- Other salaries and wages
- $254,162
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $381,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,421
- Occupancy
- $155,835
- Travel
- $4,986
- Depreciation
- $8,278
- Program services (functional)
- $629,748
- Management and general (functional)
- $169,207
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,042
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,303
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,332
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $311,474
- Net assets, end of year
- -$171,142
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,764
- Gross receipts
- $903,691
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Forstrom | President Officer | 50 | $65,669 |
| Cynthia Dampier | Treasurer Officer | 32 | $29,450 |
| Alisa Murray | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Satavy Ear | Volunteer Coord Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bernard Koontz | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Forstrom | President Officer | 50 | $61,249 |
| Cynthia Dampier | Treasurer Officer | 28 | $28,000 |
| Alisa Murray | Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Satavy Ear | Volunteer Coord Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bernard Koontz | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL FORSTROM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $59,999 |
| CYNTHIA DAMPIER | BUSINESS MANAGER Key employee | 20 | $27,000 |
| ANDREA FILER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA MANANSALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KOREY COX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL FORSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $59,582 |
| CYNTHIA DAMPIER | BUSINESS MANAGER Key employee | 20 | $26,500 |
| ANDREA FILER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA MCMAHON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA MANANSALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KOREY COX | PRESIDENTTREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15811 AMBAUM BLVD SW STE 160, BURIEN, WA 98166-3066
- Signed the 990
- Cynthia Dampier, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 242-1239
- Return prepared by
- Numbers Dont Lie CPA
Mission
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTION IN A CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES.
Program accomplishments
- Momentum Dance Academy provides performing arts education to approximately 250350 students annually, serving children, youth, and adults. Instruction includes classical ballet (creative movement through advanced levels), jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Irish dance, and tumbling, promoting technical skill, artistic expression, and physical wellness. The Academy produces 56 public performances each year, including full-length ballets and seasonal showcases, providing students with stage experience and expanding community access to the arts. The organization provides financial aid assistance to 2030 students annually to reduce the financial barrier of attending classes.Expenses $629,748 · revenue $728,473
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1827270
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,332
- Income (IRS master file)
- $903,691
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $883,307 | $835,997 | $140,332 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $823,725 | $861,764 | $87,986 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $702,874 | $741,642 | $94,760 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $646,574 | $802,942 | $142,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1827270).
Questions about MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE
- What is the EIN of MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE is 27-1827270.
- Is MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,669 (Rachael Forstrom, President).
- How much revenue does MOMENTUM DANCE ENSEMBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $883,307, expenses of $835,997 and total assets of $140,332 at year end.
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