Nonprofit · EIN 91-1263530
SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,095,880 | $957,079 | $138,801 | $259,516 | $50,000 | $209,516 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $930,580 | $1,033,686 | -$103,106 | $91,626 | $39,802 | $51,824 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $936,711 | $1,261,194 | -$324,483 | $149,805 | $51,403 | $98,402 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $849,535
- of which government grants
- $193,760
- Program service revenue
- $245,476
- Investment income
- $869
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $223,013
- Other salaries and wages
- $105,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $357,204
- Professional fundraising fees
- $41,561
- Accounting fees
- $46,138
- Occupancy
- $100,593
- Travel
- $4,848
- Depreciation
- $21,312
- Program services (functional)
- $679,364
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,287
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $91,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $259,516
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $209,516
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $26,110
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $209,516
- Gross receipts
- $1,095,880
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Nyree Williams | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $92,060 | $0 |
| Stephanie Guiland | Co-Executive Director - School Director Officer | 40 | $80,346 | $9,415 |
| Donald Byrd | Co-Executive Director - Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $75,191 | $9,415 |
| Gavin Reub | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| April Magen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hebb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanna Lau | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Lowry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Byrd | Co-Executive Director - Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $11,381 |
| Stephanie Guiland | Co-Executive Director - School Director Officer | 40 | $62,500 | $11,381 |
| Sharon Nyree Williams | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $66,000 | $0 |
| Randy Engstrom | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gavin Reub | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| April Magen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hebb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tera Beach | Executive Director Trustee or director, Former | 40 | $122,163 |
| Randy Engstrom | President Trustee or director, Key employee | 10 | $0 |
| Gavin Reub | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Annique Lennon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| April Magen | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sharon Williams | Interim Executive Direcctor Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5209
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gavin Reub, 800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122
- Signed the 990
- Gavin Reub, President
- Phone
- (206) 325-4161
- Website
- www.spectrumdance.org
- Return prepared by
- Rising Sun Accounting
Mission
The mission of Spectrum Dance Theater is: To produce and present contemporary dance of global caliber that challenges expectations and calls forth strong emotions, deep feelings, and thoughtful responses. To provide expert dance instruction in diverse dance forms to all. To educate the community about dance as an art form and as a social/civic instrument.
Program accomplishments
- Dance Company: During the 2024-25 fiscal year, the company held three productions for its programming season. In October 2024, the company held performances of Occurrence #13 at The Tricia Stromberg Studio Theater, Seattle, WA. In March 2025, a performance of Identity with Music of Remembrance was hosted at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA. In May 2025, the world premiere of Localities/An Odyssey Pt. 1 was hosted at The Tricia Stromberg Studio Theater, Seattle, WA. In June 2025, the company hosted the Octavia Butler Birthday Celebration at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, Seattle, WA. Finally, in July 2025, as part of Spectrum's school programming the company hosted the Donald Byrd Workshop at Spectrum Dance Theater.Expenses $305,714 · revenue $27,530
- School: Over 300 students of all ages come through the studios each year to take one or more classes offered at Spectrum. Spectrum offers 50 classes a week, totaling 55.5 hours of instruction, taught by over 18 faculty members. Spectrum is open fifty weeks per year, and our youngest students are 18 months, and our more mature students are in their eighties and nineties. The dance classes offered are Movement with Your Toddler, Creative Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Pop n' Lock, Fitness for Living, and Global Dance. Spectrum's Gift of Dance Scholarship provides 25+ scholarships allocated to students aged 5-21. Spectrum also provides 120 hours of dance education per year in the public and private schools throughout the Seattle area.Expenses $305,714 · revenue $217,946
- Community Engagement: Spectrum Dance Theater's Engagement Programs provides dance classes, access, education and services that contribute to the health and well-being of the community at large. Most community engagement programs are free of charge.Expenses $67,936
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1263530
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A62Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $259,516
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,095,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,095,880 | $957,079 | $259,516 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $930,580 | $1,033,686 | $91,626 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $936,711 | $1,261,194 | $149,805 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,225,795 | $1,381,773 | $477,419 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1263530).
Questions about SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER
- What is the EIN of SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER is 91-1263530.
- Is SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER 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 SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Gavin Reub.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,060 (Sharon Nyree Williams, Interim Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,095,880, expenses of $957,079 and total assets of $259,516 at year end.
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