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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0271750

DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY

Tax-exempt · NEWARK, DE 19711

Financials

$529K$544K2022$592K$639K2023$557K$581K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$557,109$581,483-$24,374$591,274$525,813$65,461
August 31, 2024990$592,247$639,271-$47,024$710,132$620,297$89,835
August 31, 2023990$528,970$543,505-$14,535$851,940$715,081$136,859
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,606
of which government grants
$80,402
Membership dues
$7,063
Program service revenue
$423,693
Investment income
$342
Net income from fundraising events
$24,468
Other revenue
$24,468

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,591
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$85,264
Other salaries and wages
$124,205
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$225,172
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,850
Occupancy
$194,457
Travel
$38,228
Depreciation
$7,660
Program services (functional)
$472,824
Management and general (functional)
$108,659

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$710,132
Total assets, end of year
$591,274
Total liabilities, end of year
$525,813
Net assets, end of year
$65,461
Land, buildings and equipment
$74,240
Net assets without donor restrictions
$60,826
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,635
Gross receipts
$566,286
Employees
25
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
DE

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sunshine Webster-LatshawArtistic Director
Highest-paid employee
40$57,867
Tammi WahligBusiness Manager
Key employee
40$27,300
Lynn GovatosSecretary
Trustee or director
3$0
Shannon SlutmanPresident
Trustee or director
3$0
Kelly HeatonVice-President
Trustee or director
3$0
Aimee Jaramillo-LambertTreasurer
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sunshine Webster-LatshawArtistic Director
Key employee
40$55,439
Tammi WahligBusiness Manager
Key employee
40$11,538
Lynn GovatosSecretary
Officer
5$0
Shannon SlutmanPresident
Officer
5$0
Kelly HeatonVice-President
Officer
5$0
Aimee Jaramillo-LambertTreasurer
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sunshine Webster-LatshawArtistic Director
Key employee
40$55,439
Mary RothAssistant to Artistic Director
Key employee
20$27,347
Tammi WahligBusiness Manager
Key employee
40$11,548
Laura GuzevichSecretary
Officer
5$0
Tamara SmithPresident
Officer
5$0
Dan SheltonVice-President
Officer
5$0
Adam SherlockTreasurer
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
168 S MAIN ST STE 101, NEWARK, DE 19711-7966
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Delaware Dance Company, 168 South Main Street, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19711
Signed the 990
Aimee Jaramillo-Lambert, Treasurer
Phone
(302) 738-2023

Mission

Mission: To advance the knowledge and appreciation of dance in the community and region through instruction, performances, and outreach programs: to provide the highest quality educational opportunities possible in all aspects of dance to anyone desiring such education: to be viewed as a community and regional leader in preparing students for a professional career in dance. Having the opportunity to view, converse and associate with professional company members, choreographers and directors provides students a chance to develop unique relationships and a deeper level of understanding and appreciation for the art of dance.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Dance Instruction: At Delaware Dance Company, we strive to provide our students with the highest quality dance education possible. Our goal is to instill qualities that will carry students throughout their entire lives, whether they choose a career in dance or another field. We provide year-round programs for approximately 300 students of all ages.
    Expenses $331,322 · grants $13,591 · revenue $254,103
  • Summer Camps, Classes, and Intensive Workshops: Delaware Dance Company holds "mini-camps" during the summer months for area children interested in dance and theater. Performances are held at a university performance hall. Summer classes are also held for dancers who wish to retain their skills. In addition, intensive workshops are offered to accomplished dancers to further their knowledge of dance.
    Expenses $20,016 · revenue $45,913
  • Performances: Delaware Dance Company annually performs "The Nutcracker" as well as end-of-year student concerts. In addition, our Performing Company holds a Spring Performance every other year. The Youth Dance Ensemble also participates in many festivals throughout the year.
    Expenses $121,486 · revenue $123,676

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0271750
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
1984
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$591,274
Income (IRS master file)
$566,286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$557,109$581,483$591,274XML
990August 2024$592,247$639,271$710,132XML
990August 2023$528,970$543,505$851,940XML
990August 2022$493,750$507,430$195,262IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 51-0271750).

Questions about DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY

What is the EIN of DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY is 51-0271750.
Is DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY 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 DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Delaware Dance Company.
Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,867 (Sunshine Webster-Latshaw, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does DELAWARE DANCE CMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $557,109, expenses of $581,483 and total assets of $591,274 at year end.

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