Nonprofit · EIN 81-1143015
MELANGE DANCE THEATRE
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $83,154 | $79,479 | $3,675 | $8,693 | $0 | $8,693 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,067 | $101,838 | -$5,771 | $5,018 | $0 | $5,018 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,958
- Program service revenue
- $17,196
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $5,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $68,981
- Occupancy
- $4,906
- Other expenses
- $5,592
- Program services (functional)
- $76,430
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,018
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,693
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,693
- Cash, savings and investments
- $7,693
- Gross receipts
- $83,154
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Ordonez | Artistic Director | 10 | $5,000 |
| Michael Tebeleff | Board chair | 1 | $0 |
| Alix Tarnowsky | Vice Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Alexa Lambert | Executive Director | 5 | $0 |
| Erica Rench | Board memeber | 1 | $0 |
| Kristina Ganssle | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Jarina Carvalho | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Martin | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Justice Hues | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Buckels | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Ordonez | Artistic Director | 10 | $5,000 |
| Michael Tebeleff | Board chair | 1 | $0 |
| Alix Tarnowsky | Vice Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Alexa Lambert | Executive Director | 5 | $0 |
| Erica Rench | Board memeber | 0 | $0 |
| Kristina Ganssle | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Jarina Carvalho | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Martin | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Justice Hues | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Buckels | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4111 VENDOME PL, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125-2738
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 4111 Vendome Place, New Orleans LA 70125
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Alexa Lambert, 4111 Vendome Place, New Orleans LA 70125
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Alexa Lambert, Executive Director
- Phone
- (847) 651-3119
- Website
- melangedanceofnola.com
Mission
The Corporation is organized exclusively for, and shall operate exclusively for, educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future Federal Tax Code. The Corporation's purpose is to bring contemporary dance to the forefront and make contemporary dance accessible to New Orleanians in a number of ways. By promoting contemporary dance that as a meaningful, expressive narrative with strong musicality and collaboration with other art forms to engage and enrich the culture of the Louisiana, and more specifically, New Orleans community (the "Community"); By promoting contemporary dance as a rigorous activity for achieving physical and mental fitness and general well being among the community; By providing an opportunity for professional dancers to perform regularly, and learn, grow and craft high quality dance together.
Program accomplishments
- Remount of the original production Love Letters of World War II. This production included about 40 artists and was attended by 440 people.Expenses $70,320 · grants $56,833
- Premiered a new piece at the Anne Rice Vampire ball. Included 8 artists and was attended by a few hundred people.Expenses $1,900
- Remounted a piece at the New Orleans Storming of the Sazerac event at the Roosevelt Hotel. Included 6 artists and was attended by fewer than 100 guests.Expenses $814
- Premiered new pieces to original music by Kristin Diable at the BK House Rhythm and Roses series. Included 7 dancers and was attended by about 50 guests.Expenses $1,949
- Premiered a new piece at the opening of the Le Pavillon hotel in New Orleans. Included 9 dancers and was attended by fewer than 100 people.Expenses $1,447
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1143015
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,693
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,154
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $83,154 | $79,479 | $8,693 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $96,067 | $101,838 | $5,018 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Alexa Lambert | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Alexa Lambert | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Alexa Lambert | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Alexa Erck Lambert | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Alexa Erck | 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 81-1143015).
Questions about MELANGE DANCE THEATRE
- What is the EIN of MELANGE DANCE THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MELANGE DANCE THEATRE is 81-1143015.
- Is MELANGE DANCE THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MELANGE DANCE THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MELANGE DANCE THEATRE 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 MELANGE DANCE THEATRE 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 MELANGE DANCE THEATRE 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 MELANGE DANCE THEATRE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Alexa Lambert.
- Who are the officers and directors of MELANGE DANCE THEATRE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (Monica Ordonez, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does MELANGE DANCE THEATRE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,154, expenses of $79,479 and total assets of $8,693 at year end.
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