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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1532675

VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WINCHESTER, VA 22601

Financials

$62K$49K2024$64K$59K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$64,455$59,041$5,414$98,926$3,460$95,466
December 31, 2024990-EZ$61,893$49,070$12,823$90,755$703$90,052
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,664
Program service revenue
$34,180
Investment income
$1,392
Net income from fundraising events
$1,278
Other revenue
$1,941

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$20,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,550
Occupancy
$12,917
Printing, publications and postage
$163
Other expenses
$24,411
Program services (functional)
$57,562

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$90,755
Total assets, end of year
$98,926
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,460
Net assets, end of year
$95,466
Cash, savings and investments
$98,926
Gross receipts
$64,455

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa KauffmanDirector0$20,000
Christa LewisPresident0$0
Sean HillearyVice President0$0
Bridget AikensSecretary0$0
Gretchen VolschkeTreasurer0$0
Christina CopenhaverDirector0$0
Sarah GroesbeckDirector0$0
Niki KofskyDirector0$0
Bryan LewisDirector0$0
Amy McKayDirector0$0
Perry McKayDirector0$0
Beth SagerDirector0$0
Emily SkilesDirector0$0
Catherine StephensDirector0$0
Darrell VolschkeDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa KauffmanDirector0$20,000
Christa LewisPresident0$0
Sean HillearyVice President0$0
Bridget AikensSecretary0$0
Gretchen VolschkeTreasurer0$0
Christina CopenhaverDirector0$0
Sarah GroesbeckDirector0$0
Niki KofskyDirector0$0
Bryan LewisDirector0$0
Amy McKayDirector0$0
Perry McKayDirector0$0
Beth SagerDirector0$0
Emily SkilesDirector0$0
Catherine StephensDirector0$0
Darrell VolschkeDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20 W CORK ST, WINCHESTER, VA 22601-4742
In care of
% RIDGE WHITE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
20 W Cork St, Winchester VA 22655
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Gretchen Volschke, 20 W Cork St, Winchester VA 22655
Signed the 990-EZ
Gretchen Volschke, Treasurer
Phone
(540) 931-7446
Return prepared by
KILMER & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing company associated with Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet. This organization provides professional-level experiences to dance students and outreach programs in the art of dance. The VYB serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley for the purpose of fostering an appreciation of ballet and dance in general.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB)produces two Children's Story Ballets per year; one in the Fall and one in the Spring.Each production typically has six shows, for a total of twelve shows per year. Examples of shows produced in the past include the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel, The Secret Garden, Cinderella, Peter & the Wolf, Alice in Wonderland, and Sleeping Beauty, amount others. Contemporary ballet pieces have also been performed in conjunction with the Children's Story Ballets such as Serenade, Liberty, and more. The show piece chosen each time is dependent on the ages and abilities of the dancers auditioning for the show. Geographic area served: Located on Cork Street in downtown Winchester, VA, the majority of the dancers and audience are local to the City of Winchester, VA and the counties of Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren, as well as the counties of West Virginia close to the Virginia border. Approximate number of participants to be served: Viewers: Fall Children's Story Ballet - 900 viewers (650 students for Friday discounted rate filed trip shows, 200-300 for public shows, 30-50 live stream). Spring Children's Story Ballet typically has similar show sizes for a total of 1800 viewers when combining Fall and Spring performances. Dancers: approximately 50-60 participants for each performance.
    Expenses $57,562

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
54-1532675
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$98,926
Income (IRS master file)
$64,455

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
February 22, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$64,455$59,041$98,926XML
990-EZDecember 2024$61,893$49,070$90,755XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Gretchen Volschke
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Gretchen Volschke
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Charles R White
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Charles R White
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 54-1532675).

Questions about VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC

What is the EIN of VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC is 54-1532675.
Is VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC 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 VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC 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 VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Gretchen Volschke.
Who are the officers and directors of VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (Melissa Kauffman, Director).
How much revenue does VIRGINIA YOUTH BALLET INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,455, expenses of $59,041 and total assets of $98,926 at year end.

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