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Nonprofit · EIN 84-3667489

BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Financials

$44K$88K2023$109K$125K2024$113K$120K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$113,181$120,208-$7,027$19,975$927$19,048
December 31, 2024990-EZ$109,499$125,185-$15,686$18,956$1,531$17,425
December 31, 2023990-EZ$44,180$87,920-$43,740$33,708$597$33,111
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$107,491
Program service revenue
$665
Net income from fundraising events
$5,025

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,302
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$85,650
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$85,650
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,666
Occupancy
$5,653
Printing, publications and postage
$1,132
Other expenses
$10,805
Program services (functional)
$47,845

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,956
Total assets, end of year
$19,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$927
Net assets, end of year
$19,048
Cash, savings and investments
$19,975
Gross receipts
$113,181

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE KEEGANTREASURER15$60,000
ISAIAH RASHAADDIRECTOR3$25,650
KARI HOVDEPRESIDENT15$0
KARRAS MILLERSECRETARY1$0
JENN MUELLERDIRECTOR2$0
CHRISTINA FELTYDIRECTOR2$0
JOEL COOPERDIRECTOR3$0
BETHANIE CLARKDIRECTOR1$0
LAYCEE GWYTHERDIRECTOR1$0
JAYLA SAINTCLAIREDIRECTOR1$0
GRETCHEN HENRIEDIRECTOR1$0
ANGELEAH LOVEDIRECTOR1$0
LAWRENCE MONISDIRECTOR1$0
JUDY ABELDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise KeeganTreasurer2$37,500
Isaiah RashaadDirector1$16,050
Kari HovdePresident15$0
Tricia D'AgostinoSecretary0.5$0
Heather McDowellDirector1$0
Jenn MuellerDirector1$0
Christina FeltyDirector2$0
Karras MillerDirector1$0
Lawrence MonisDirector1$0
Joel CooperDirector1$0
Leigh Ann HansingDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise KeeganTreasurer2$30,000
Isaiah RashaadDirector1$2,355
Kari HovdePresident10$0
Tricia D'AgostinoSecretary0.5$0
Heather McDowellDirector1$0
Jenn MuellerDirector1$0
Christina FeltyDirector2$0
Karras MillerDirector1$0
Lawrence MonisDirector1$0
Joel CooperDirector1$0
Leigh Ann HansingDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7304 LAKEWOOD DRIVE WEST, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499-7919
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
108 E Main St STE 207, Monroe WA 98272
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Kari Hovde, 108 E Main St Room/Suite 207, Monroe WA 98272
Signed the 990-EZ
KARI HOVDE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(253) 549-9643
Return prepared by
FOUNDATION GROUP INC

Mission

EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH DANCE, ARTS, AND MENTORSHIP.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS PAID TO DANCE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUAL DANCERS FOR TUITION, DANCEWEAR, INTENSIVES, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER DANCE RELATED EXPENSES.
    Expenses $47,845 · grants $4,302

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-3667489
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,975
Income (IRS master file)
$113,181

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$113,181$120,208$19,975XML
990-EZDecember 2024$109,499$125,185$18,956IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$44,180$87,920$33,708XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Kari Hovde
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Kari Hovde
December 31, 2020≤ $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 84-3667489).

Questions about BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION is 84-3667489.
Is BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION 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 BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION 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 BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION 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 BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Kari Hovde.
Who are the officers and directors of BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (DENISE KEEGAN, TREASURER).
How much revenue does BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $113,181, expenses of $120,208 and total assets of $19,975 at year end.

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