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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3124377

AXIS DANCE COMPANY

Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94710

Financials

$973K$1.2M2023$523K$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AXIS DANCE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$523,424$1,245,094-$721,670$1,664,528$32,985$1,631,543
December 31, 2023990$972,609$1,235,610-$263,001$2,384,561$31,993$2,352,568
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$460,703
of which government grants
$46,479
Program service revenue
$56,905
Investment income
$5,816
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$206,509
Other salaries and wages
$515,577
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$863,043
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$21,515
Accounting fees
$32,882
Occupancy
$7,664
Travel
$47,704
Depreciation
$2,471
Program services (functional)
$951,779
Management and general (functional)
$193,116
Fundraising (functional)
$100,199

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,384,561
Total assets, end of year
$1,664,528
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,985
Net assets, end of year
$1,631,543
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,307
Net assets without donor restrictions
$985,489
Net assets with donor restrictions
$646,054
Gross receipts
$523,424
Employees
14
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nadia Adame RojasArtistic Dir
Officer
40$106,506
Danae ReesManaging Dir
Officer
40$100,003
Justin WelchBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Desiree Howard RuizSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Kian AlaviDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Danae ReesManaging Dir
Officer
40$96,965
Nadia AdameArtistic Dir
Officer
30$86,865
Justin WelchPres & Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Symone JacksonPres Jan-June
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Desiree Howard RuizSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Mark Travis RiveraSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brenda OrtegaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1370 10TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1510
In care of
% JUDY SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Justin Welch, PO Box 2627, Berkeley, CA 94702
Signed the 990
Justin Welch, Board Chair
Phone
(510) 625-0110
Return prepared by
REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS

Mission

collaboration and disability through community education and outreach programs, and championing access, inclusion and equity for people with disabilities and advocating for physically integrated dance locally, nationally, and internationally.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ProgramsAs a pioneer of integrated dance, AXIS creates opportunities locally and abroad for people with disabilities to engage in dance by championing access, inclusion and equity for people with disabilities both in dance and in the wider community. AXIS is respected for its integrity on all levels of its artistic, engagement & advocacy programs. AXIS has earned a place on the local, national and international dance stage as a respected contemporary dance company and we are securing our foundation to address the challenges and opportunities that role entails.
    Expenses $358,381 · revenue $56,905
  • Artistic DevelopmentAXIS engagement programs offer opportunities and events for persons of all ages and abilities that are interested in expanding their dance experience. Programs include (a) classes and workshops held at our building of operations in Oakland, California, (b) assembly and residency programs in schools, (c) youth performances, (d) Choreo-lab serving disabled choreographers, and (d) summer intensive serving artists from around the world.
    Expenses $340,990
  • ARTISTRY PROGRAMThe heart of AXIS is the commissioning, creation, and performance of contemporary dance that is developed through the collaboration of dancers with and without physical disabilities. Our artistic vision to collaborate with high profile choreographers and cutting edge innovative dance makers of our time was an excellent strategy that has resulted in artistically stunning and significant dance works. For three decades and counting, AXIS has been at the forefront of the field, building a bridge between contemporary dance, integrated dance, and disability culture. Axis performs this work locally at their home base in the San Francisco Bay Area and on tour through the United States and nationally.
    Expenses $252,408

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3124377
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
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,664,528
Income (IRS master file)
$523,424

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$523,424$1,245,094$1,664,528XML
990December 2023$972,609$1,235,610$2,384,561XML
990December 2022$1,738,522$1,048,251$2,633,961IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about AXIS DANCE COMPANY

What is the EIN of AXIS DANCE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AXIS DANCE COMPANY is 94-3124377.
Is AXIS DANCE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to AXIS DANCE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AXIS DANCE COMPANY 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 AXIS DANCE COMPANY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AXIS DANCE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AXIS DANCE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Justin Welch.
Who are the officers and directors of AXIS DANCE COMPANY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,506 (Nadia Adame Rojas, Artistic Dir).
How much revenue does AXIS DANCE COMPANY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $523,424, expenses of $1,245,094 and total assets of $1,664,528 at year end.

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