Nonprofit · EIN 20-2012406
NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT
Also known as NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97242
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $978,811 | $1,469,177 | -$490,366 | $1,363,289 | $421,585 | $941,704 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,520,002 | $1,548,516 | -$28,514 | $1,470,063 | $70,852 | $1,399,211 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,091,454 | $1,465,819 | -$374,365 | $1,602,067 | $253,692 | $1,348,375 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $282,904
- Program service revenue
- $638,382
- Investment income
- $25,667
- Net rental income
- $2,808
- Other revenue
- $31,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $322,934
- Other salaries and wages
- $560,617
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,006,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $185,601
- Travel
- $57,705
- Depreciation
- $25,380
- Program services (functional)
- $1,282,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,988
- Fundraising (functional)
- $146,339
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,470,063
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,363,289
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $421,585
- Net assets, end of year
- $941,704
- Publicly traded securities
- $411,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $702,790
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $238,914
- Gross receipts
- $978,811
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SLIPPER | ARTISTIC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $173,350 | $17,506 |
| SCOTT D LEWIS | EXEC DIR/PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $149,583 | $16,492 |
| ANDREW FERROGGIARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIE GOLDENBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY HEMMINGWAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI KOEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LEAVITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SLIPPER | ARTISTIC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $163,475 | $16,055 |
| SCOTT D LEWIS | EXEC DIR/PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $139,792 | $15,692 |
| ANDREW FERROGGIARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIE GOLDENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY HEMMINGWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI KOEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LEAVITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SLIPPER | ARTISTIC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $147,250 | $11,787 |
| SCOTT D LEWIS | EXEC DIR/PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,083 | $11,787 |
| JANIE GOLDENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI KOEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY LEAVITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL RISSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 42488, PORTLAND, OR 97242-0488
- In care of
- % SARAH SLIPPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT D LEWIS, PO BOX 42488, PORTLAND, OR 97242
- Signed the 990
- SARAH SLIPPER, ARTISTIC DIR
- Phone
- (503) 421-7434
- Website
- WWW.NWDANCEPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOUGALL CONRADIE LLC
Mission
NW DANCE PROJECT CELEBRATES, SUPPORTS, AND REPRESENTS EXCELLENCE IN DANCE. NW DANCE PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PERFORMING INSPIRED, ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKS FROM THE FIELD'S MOST TALENTED CHOREOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND TO PROVIDING THE FINEST DANCE TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL. WE PERFORM, EDUCATE, CREATE, CULTIVATE, AND STRIVE FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WHILE ENGAGING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT OF DANCE.
Program accomplishments
- - 201ST SEASON - MAINTAINED AND MANAGED OUR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE COMPANY OF DIVERSE DANCERS (EIGHT EMPLOYEE DANCERS) AND RAISING SALARY LEVELS FOR ALL. - RAISED SALARIES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND MAINTAINED ALL EMPLOYEE'S BENEFITS. - CREATED AND PREMIERED TWELVE NEW DANCE WORKS FROM TWELVE CHOREOGRAPHERS. - CONDUCTED EIGHT UNIQUE, TICKETED PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN THREE DIFFERENT VENUES. FOUR OF THE SHOWS WERE PERFORMED BY OUR COMPANY OF EMPLOYEE DANCERS OVER MULTIPLE NIGHTS. THE REMAINING FOUR SHOWS WERE THE CONCLUSIONS OF DANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. - HELD OUR FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS (MOVE + SUMMER DANCE PLATFORM) FOR 48 ASPIRING DANCERS. - MAINTAINED OUR UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE DANCERS OF COLOR INITIATIVE (DOCI) WHICH PROVIDES RESPONSIVE AND FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL AND OTHER FORMS OF DIRECT SUPPORT TO YOUNG DANCERS OF COLOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. - ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR LOCAL CONSTITUENTS WITH DANCE, MOVEMENT, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMING FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH, INCLUDING OFFERING 34 CLASSES PER WEEK AND OUR DANCE MOVES OUTREACH PROGRAM SERVING UNDERSERVED YOUTH. - HELPED LEAD "PDXDANCE" - A COLLECTIVE OF TEN PORTLAND-AREA DANCE COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED AND WORKING TO RAISE PROFESSIONAL DANCE AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS: DANCE CREATION, PERFORMANCE, TOURING DANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING DANCE OUTREACH FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIONExpenses $1,282,850 · revenue $638,382
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2012406
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,363,289
- Income (IRS master file)
- $978,811
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $978,811 | $1,469,177 | $1,363,289 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $1,520,002 | $1,548,516 | $1,470,063 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,091,454 | $1,465,819 | $1,602,067 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $1,279,998 | $1,408,001 | $1,772,788 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 20-2012406).
Questions about NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT is 20-2012406.
- Is NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT 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 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names SCOTT D LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,350 (SARAH SLIPPER, ARTISTIC DIR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $978,811, expenses of $1,469,177 and total assets of $1,363,289 at year end.
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