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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1506443

CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC

Also known as AURINKO BALLET

Tax-exempt · GRANGER, IN 46530

Financials

$220K$217K2023$285K$284K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$285,298$284,304$994$2,380$0$2,380
December 31, 2023990$220,055$216,673$3,382$3,382$0$3,382
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,668
Program service revenue
$273,830
Investment income
$120
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,565
Other revenue
$8,680

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$31,450
Other salaries and wages
$58,459
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$111,975
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$119,293
Travel
$42
Program services (functional)
$249,504
Management and general (functional)
$34,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,382
Total assets, end of year
$2,380
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,380
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,380
Gross receipts
$290,492
Employees
12
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
IN

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
LYDIA AM HALSTEADSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$31,450
DAWN DEAHLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$0
KAREN PAJORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
JANA MCCLEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ELIZABETH KNEZEVICTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
LORELLE SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
KATHY BURNETTEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYDIA AM HALSTEADSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$12,500
DAWN DEAHLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
22.5$0
KAREN PAJORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
11.25$0
JANA MCCLEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ELIZABETH KNEZEVICTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
LORELLE SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
KATHY BURNETTEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.12$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14678 S R 23 STE E, GRANGER, IN 46530-0000
In care of
% LYDIA A M HALSTEAD
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
14678 State Road 23 Ste E, Granger IN 46530
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LYDIA AM HALSTEAD, 14678 STATE ROAD 23, GRANGER, IN 46530
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Elizabeth Knezevic, 251 Forest Drive, Crystal Lake IL 60014
Signed the 990
LYDIA AM HALSTEAD, SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Phone
(574) 273-8888
Return prepared by
KRUGGEL LAWTON & COMPANY LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO GRACEFULLY HELP DANCERS NAVIGATE LIFE CHALLENGES ON AND OFF THE STAGE MAKING THE WORLD MORE BEAUTIFUL. DANCERS THAT CAN DANCE THROUGH CHALLENGES MANAGE TIME BETTER, ARE SEASONED AT RECEIVING CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS, AND OFTEN STRIVE FOR THEIR BEST WORK. AT CONSERVATORY OF DANCE WE PROVIDE TRAINING, PERFORMANCE, AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES USING DANCE TO HELP DEVELOP STRONG AND THOUGHTFUL LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TEACH DANCE LESSONS BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED FOR ALL AGES AND PROVIDE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DANCERS.
    Expenses $249,504 · revenue $282,510

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
88-1506443
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,380
Income (IRS master file)
$290,492

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$285,298$284,304$2,380IRS
990December 2023$220,055$216,673$3,382XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Elizabeth Knezevic
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-1506443).

Questions about CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC

What is the EIN of CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC is 88-1506443.
Is CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONSERVATORY OF 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 CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC 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 CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC 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 CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LYDIA AM HALSTEAD.
Who are the officers and directors of CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,450 (LYDIA AM HALSTEAD, SCHOOL DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CONSERVATORY OF DANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $285,298, expenses of $284,304 and total assets of $2,380 at year end.

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