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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1861300

WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC

Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19806

Financials

$339K$452K2022$340K$402K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2024990$339,540$401,559-$62,019$648,327$161,092$487,235
August 31, 2023990$338,674$451,758-$113,084$671,925$122,671$549,254
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$118,401
of which government grants
$57,794
Program service revenue
$200,078
Investment income
$2
Net rental income
$1,079
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,203
Other revenue
$21,059

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$21,533
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,270
Other salaries and wages
$13,904
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,736
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,245
Occupancy
$27,017
Depreciation
$22,227
Program services (functional)
$304,073
Management and general (functional)
$97,386
Fundraising (functional)
$100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$671,925
Total assets, end of year
$648,327
Total liabilities, end of year
$161,092
Net assets, end of year
$487,235
Land, buildings and equipment
$575,493
Net assets without donor restrictions
$487,235
Gross receipts
$342,278
Employees
2
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
DE

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 August 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENJAMIN STERLING CANNONEXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Officer
40$59,287
CONSUELLA PETTYBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROSANNE BRANDAUBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEAN O'SHEABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY GRIMES-WILKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NORWOOD COLEMAN JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA MERON-CASEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH YASIK MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BURGUNDI ALISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENJAMIN STERLING CANNONEXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Officer
40$56,650
CONSUELLA PETTYBOARD PRESIDENT/INTERMIN SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROSANNE BRANDAUBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SEAN O'SHEABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY WILKINS-GROOMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NORWOOD COLEMAN JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGELA MERON-CASEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH YASIK MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BURGUNDI ALLISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1709 GILPIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-2303
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
BENJAMIN STERLING CANNON, 1709 GILPIN AVENUE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806
Signed the 990
BENJAMIN STERLING CANNON, EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Phone
(302) 655-1004
Return prepared by
BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA

Mission

SINCE 1956, WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE, INC. HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPERIOR CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE WILMINGTON AREA TO FOSTER DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE, POISE, AND COMMITMENT. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH WORLD CLASS ARTISTS AND LIVE MUSIC.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PERFORMANCES - PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE NUTCRACKER, A SPRING PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER PERFORMANCES PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FEATURING ACADEMY OF THE DANCE STUDENTS.
    Expenses $133,795 · revenue $97,405
  • DANCE EDUCATION & OUTREACH - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TRAINING IN BALLET, MODERN, MUSICAL THEATER, JAZZ, HIP HOP, CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY, AS WELL AS ACTING AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRICULUM WAS INTENTIONALLY CREATED TO NURTURE THE WHOLE ARTIST IN IMMERSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES, IN PREPARATION FOR WELL ROUNDED ARTS CAREERS.
    Expenses $170,278 · grants $21,533 · revenue $106,821

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026Not on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1861300
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
2009
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$648,327
Income (IRS master file)
$342,278

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2024$339,540$401,559$648,327IRS
990August 2023$338,674$451,758$671,925XML
990August 2022$422,635$501,202$709,904IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 26-1861300).

Questions about WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC

What is the EIN of WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC is 26-1861300.
Is WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE 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 WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 names BENJAMIN STERLING CANNON.
Who are the officers and directors of WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,287 (BENJAMIN STERLING CANNON, EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $339,540, expenses of $401,559 and total assets of $648,327 at year end.

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