Justice Dance Performance Project INC

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Justice Dance Performance Project (jdpp) is an arts non-profit that harnesses creative expression as a catalyst for positive change. Jdpp uses Dance theater Performance and multi-arts engagement to examine social issues, build bridges of understanding across diverse communities, and inspire both individual growth and collective action. Participants in jdpp's programs discover untapped resources as they grow and heal, opening new and productive channels in the present and for the future.

Form 990 Part I, line 1, FY2025. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 22-3064328) · Dispute this line
501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
48¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 14 volunteers and 17 employees.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
The IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
The latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
4 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $33K a year · 6% of revenue · last 5 filings
A surplus in 4 of the last 5 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 5 filings
Spent on programs
48%
of spending
48% of spending went to programs.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
8.7 mo
of spending, in cash
8.7 months of spending in cash.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
2
named funders · $18K
2 funders name it on their filings.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$156K
38% of total assets
Liabilities are 38% of assets.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
13
of 13 voting members
13 of 13 voting members are independent.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
Revenue
$591K
+14% vs prior year
Spent
$538K
To programs
48%
Net assets
$253K
By yearFY2021–FY2025
Revenue
$591K
FY2025▲ +14%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2021$389K
FY2022$512K
FY2023$623K
FY2024$520K
FY2025$591K
Expenses
$538K
FY2025▲ +6%
Tap a bar for its year
Expenses by fiscal year
FY2021$389K
FY2022$486K
FY2023$546K
FY2024$508K
FY2025$538K
Net assets
$253K
FY2025▲ +26%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2021$86K
FY2022$113K
FY2023$189K
FY2024$201K
FY2025$253K

From the FY2025 Form 990 (year ending June 2025) · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in May 1994.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

48 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 48% · $260K Management & general 48% · $258K Fundraising 4% · $20K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

15 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Vice Preside
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Treasurer
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Executive Di
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes

Programs and updates

Uses dance and art to explore social issues, foster understanding, and inspire change.

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3 programs · $260K · in their own filed words · FY2024
01

JDPP empowers individuals and families impacted by incarceration through multi-arts residencies in prisons and schools, and performances in the community by returned citizens. Participants in bridging boundaries programs build interpersonal connection, process trauma, recover voice, and reimagine self.

Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 22-3064328) · Dispute this line
$174Kprogram expense
02

JDPP engages students in schools to build creative expression to support literacy, expand awareness, and develop lifelong skills. Recognized as a national model, the moving matters program brings teaching artists into the classroom to lead multi-arts residencies in which kids help create a performance inspired by a selected book or theme.

Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 22-3064328) · Dispute this line
$61Kprogram expense
03

JDPP enriches public dialogue and awareness of social issues through pioneering dance theater performances. Known for its innovative fusion of movement, text, music, and visual design, the JDPP ensemble presents stories that build understanding and inspire action.

Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2024. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 22-3064328) · Dispute this line
$25Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2025
Total grants receivedfrom 2 funders$18K

By the numbers

The FY2025 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$591K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$483K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$108K
Investment incomeLn 3$84
Money outPt IX
$538K
Ln 25
Programscol B$260K
Managementcol C$258K
Fundraisingcol D$20K
Owns and owesPt X
$253K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$392K
Total assetsLn 16$409K
LiabilitiesLn 26$156K
PeoplePt VI, VII
15
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a13
IndependentVI 1b13
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$483K
Government grantsLn 1e$18K
Noncash giftsLn 1g$31K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$108K
Investment incomeLn 3$84
Total revenueLn 12$591K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$181K
SavingsLn 2$211K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$392K
Pledges and grants receivableLn 3$3K
Prepaid expenses and deferred chargesLn 9$2K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$4K
Other assetsLn 15$8K
Total assetsLn 16$409K
LiabilitiesLn 26$156K
Net assetsLn 32$253K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 517
VolunteersI 614
Fiscal year endsHeaderJune
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14Yes
3More from this return
Abroad and in kindSch F, M
Noncash gifts receivedSch M Pt I$31K
4Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY25End FY25
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$369K$392K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$4K
Total assetsLn 16$405K$409K
LiabilitiesLn 26$204K$156K
Net assetsLn 32$201K$253K
5Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Other salaries and wagesLn 7$288K$142K$146K
Other employee benefitsLn 9$5K$2K$3K
Payroll taxesLn 10$23K$12K$12K
Accounting feesLn 11c$36K$36K
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$71K$57K$14K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$4K$1K$3K
Office expensesLn 13$18K$3K$15K
Information technologyLn 14$7K$7K
OccupancyLn 16$14K$7K$7K
TravelLn 17$9K$9K
Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19$4K$4K
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22$178$178
InsuranceLn 23$20K$10K$10K
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$37K$17K$135$20K
All other expensesLn 24e$100$100
Total functional expensesLn 25$538K$260K$258K$20K

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest ViewingFiled with the IRS Nov 14, 2025 $591K$538K$53K$253K 990 PDF
FY2024Filed with the IRS Dec 9, 2024 $520K$508K$12K$201K 990 PDF
FY2023Filed with the IRS Nov 13, 2023 $623K$546K$76K$189K 990 PDF
FY2022Filed with the IRS Nov 14, 2022 $512K$486K$26K$113K 990 PDF
FY2021Filed with the IRS Nov 12, 2021 $389K$389K−$294$86K 990 PDF

Schedules filed Part IV

A · Public support I · Grants M · Noncash O · Explanations
See the full FY2025 990
Part I · Summary $590,819 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $423,575$483,063
I-9 Program service revenuePrior year $96,027$107,672
I-10 Investment incomePrior year $78$84
I-11 Other revenue$0
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $519,680$590,819
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paid$0
I-14 Benefits paid to members$0
I-15 Salaries and benefitsPrior year $315,003$316,567
I-16a Professional fundraising fees$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $193,121$221,573
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $508,124$538,140
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $11,556$52,679
Part VI · Governance 13 of 13 board members independent, no flags
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body13
VI-1b Independent voting members13
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyYes
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payYes
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $590,819 across 7 lines filed
VIII-1e Government grants$18,423
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$464,640
VIII-1g Noncash contributions (included above)$30,739
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$483,063
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $107,672$107,672
VIII-3 Investment incomeExcluded from tax $84$84
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $107,672 · Excluded from tax $84$590,819
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $538,140 across 15 lines filed
IX-7 Other salaries and wagesPrograms $142,477 · Management $145,858$288,335
IX-9 Other employee benefitsPrograms $1,866 · Management $3,142$5,008
IX-10 Payroll taxesPrograms $11,722 · Management $11,502$23,224
IX-11c Accounting feesManagement $36,365$36,365
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $57,302 · Management $13,813$71,115
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $1,292 · Management $2,862$4,154
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $2,569 · Management $15,398$17,967
IX-14 Information technologyManagement $6,950$6,950
IX-16 OccupancyPrograms $7,152 · Management $7,323$14,475
IX-17 TravelPrograms $8,833$8,833
IX-19 Conferences, conventions and meetingsManagement $4,463$4,463
IX-22 Depreciation, depletion and amortizationManagement $178$178
IX-23 InsurancePrograms $9,916 · Management $10,152$20,068
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $16,989 · Management $135 · Fundraising $19,781$36,905
IX-24e All other expensesManagement $100$100
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $260,118 · Management $258,241 · Fundraising $19,781$538,140
Part X · Balance sheet $409,196 assets, 15 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $158,485$180,957
X-2 Savings and temporary cash investmentsStart of year $210,860$210,944
X-3 Pledges and grants receivableStart of year $10,725$3,180
X-9 Prepaid expenses and deferred chargesStart of year $2,371$2,407
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, net$3,519
X-15 Other assetsStart of year $22,089$8,189
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $404,530$409,196
X-17 Accounts payable and accrued expensesStart of year $17,835$18,411
X-19 Deferred revenueStart of year $164,651$130,175
X-25 Other liabilitiesStart of year $21,488$7,375
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $203,974$155,961
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $10,039$67,664
X-28 Net assets with donor restrictionsStart of year $190,517$185,571
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $200,556$253,235
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $404,530$409,196
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $253,235 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$590,819
XI-2 Total expenses$538,140
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$52,679
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$200,556
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$253,235

Form 990 e-file FY2025 from the IRS (about our sources) · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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