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BALLET ARTS FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860557264 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A62 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ballettucson.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$908K
net assets
$720K
employees
23
volunteers
50
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

BALLET TUCSON PROVIDES LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTRY OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ballet Arts Foundation, operating as Ballet Tucson, is a professional ballet company and school based in Tucson, Arizona. It provides classical ballet performances to the community and offers dance training to students of all ages. The organization also focuses on community outreach and educational programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $14K
    EDUCATION: BALLET TUCSON SPONSORS A SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ELLER SCHOOL OF DANCE. APPROXIMATELY 300 PARTICIPANTS (BOTH STUDENTS AND ADULTS) ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP. THE WORKSHOP IS DIRECTED BY BALLET TUCSON'S FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MARY BETH CABANA, WHO HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE "FOREMOST TEACHERS IN THE UNITED STATES", DURING NATIONAL TEACHERS WEEKEND IN 2009. WORKSHOP TEACHERS ARE DRAWN FROM THE ARTISTIC STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS OF BALLET TUCSON AND FROM RENOWN COMPANIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING NEW YORK CITY BALLET, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, THE SAN FRANCISCO BALLET, AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET. THE 4 WEEK WORKSHOP CONCLUDES WITH A PERFORMANCE OF THE PARTICIPANTS.
  2. #2 $0
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH: BALLET TUCSON'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH HAS TWO PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS: 1) WE PROVIDE 1,000 TO 1,500 FREE TICKETS (THROUGH OTHER LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DAVIS-MONTHAN AIRFORCE BASE)TO YOUNG AND FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND A LIVE BALLET PERFORMANCE; AND 2)WE PROVIDE A FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM "PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD WITH BALLET TUCSON" TO THE TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, WORKING WITH PRINCIPALS IN TITLE I SCHOOLS. THE FREE TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH NONPROFITS DIRECTLY SERVING THE DISADVANTAGED POPULARION IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING WOMOEN'S SHELTERS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONOS, BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS, AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS. "PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD WITH BALLET TUCSON" IS THE COMPANY'S SIGNATURE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO TUSD TITLE I SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM, WHICH GENERALLY RUNS FOR A SEMESTER, EXPOSES YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE ART FORM OF DANCE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE BEAUTY AND ATHLETICISM OF CLASSICAL BALLET. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AND DEVELOPES SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND BODY AWARENESS. SURVEYS HAVE PROVIDED EVIDENCE THAT THE DISCIPLINE OF BALLET INFLUENCES STUDENT SUCCESS IN OTHER AREAS OF LEARNING.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

KidzTIX program
Provides free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students.
Professional Ballet Performances
Presents a diverse repertoire of ballet performances, including "The Nutcracker" in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
SBT Spring Showcase
Performance opportunity specifically highlighting students of The School of Ballet Tucson.
Summer Workshop Performance
Performance opportunity for students participating in the Summer Workshop.
The School of Ballet Tucson (SBT)
Provides dance training to students of all ages, with faculty comprised of Ballet Tucson company dancers and artistic leaders. Offers performance opportunities for students.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Ballet Company and Nutcracker Auditions 6 activities
    • Auditioning and Recruiting Dancers
      Holds auditions for female-identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male-identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
    • Conduct auditions for professional dance positions
      Holds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
    • Conduct auditions for professional dance positions
      Holds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
    • Conduct auditions for professional dancers
      Holds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
    • Conduct dancer auditions
      Holds auditions for female identifying dancers for Apprentice positions and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
    • Recruit professional dancers
      Holds auditions for female and male identifying dancers for Apprentice, Corps de Ballet, and Demi Soloist positions for upcoming seasons.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 6 activities
    • Provide ballet training and performance opportunities for students
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance. They also offer free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students.
    • Provide ballet training and performance opportunities for students
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance. They also offer free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students.
    • Provide ballet training and performance opportunities for students
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance. It also offers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students.
    • Provide ballet training and student performance opportunities
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages and hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance.
    • Provide high-quality ballet training
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages, including hosting student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance.
    • Providing Ballet Training and Education
      Provides high-quality ballet training for students of all ages, hosts student-focused performance events such as the Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance, and offers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students.
  • Professional Ballet & Dance Performances 5 activities
    • Present professional ballet performances
      Presents professional ballet performances, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in select productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
    • Present professional ballet performances
      Presents professional ballet performances, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in select productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
    • Present professional ballet performances
      Presents professional ballet performances to the community, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
    • Present professional ballet performances
      Presents professional ballet performances, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
    • Presenting Professional Ballet Performances
      Presents professional ballet performances to the community, including opportunities for students to perform alongside professional dancers in productions like The Nutcracker with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 4 activities
    • Engage volunteers
      Offers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
    • Offer volunteer opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
    • Offer volunteer opportunities
      Offers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Offers volunteer opportunities in administrative aid, special events, performances, and through its Esprit de Corps group.
  • Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 4 activities
    • Facilitating Access to Dance Performances
      Expands access to the art of dance by offering students and families a 40% discount on tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances and providing free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students through the KidzTIX program.
    • Offer discounted tickets to performances
      Provides students and families with a 40% discount on tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances during the season.
    • Offer discounted tickets to performances
      Provides students and families with a 40% discount on tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances during the season.
    • Provide discounted performance tickets
      Provides students and families with a 40% discount on tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances during the season.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Expand access to dance through community programs
      Expands access to the art of dance in the community by offering discounted tickets to Ballet Tucson performances for students and families, and through the KidzTIX program which provides free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students and scholarships for School of Ballet Tucson students.
    • Facilitate sponsorship programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to diversify performance repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs. They also have a "Sponsor Education and Outreach" program which includes providing free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students and scholarships.
    • Facilitate sponsorship programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to diversify performance repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs. They also have a "Sponsor Education and Outreach" program which includes providing free performance tickets to TUSD Title 1 School students and scholarships.
    • Financial Support for the Dance Company
      Provides financial support through multi-year pledges of $5,000 or more to sustain the professional dance company and arts community.
    • Fundraise through sponsorship programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs, including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and production support, and "Sponsor Education and Outreach" for programs like KidzTIX and student scholarships.
    • Fundraising and Sponsorship Programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to diversify performance repertoire, "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs, and "Sponsor Education and Outreach" for scholarships and free tickets.
    • Fundraising through sponsorship programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs.
    • Offer masterclasses and performance access
      Offers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students during the school year and provides students and families with discounted tickets to all Ballet Tucson performances.
    • Offer masterclasses with guest teachers
      Offers free masterclasses with renowned guest teachers to intermediate and advanced students during the school year.
    • Offer sponsorship programs
      Offers various sponsorship programs including "Sponsor a Dancer" to support company members, "Sponsor a Ballet" to bring diverse repertoire, and "Sponsor an Event" for patron experiences and education programs, and "Sponsor Education and Outreach" for programs like KidzTIX and student scholarships.
    • Provide financial support for the dance company
      Provides financial support through multi-year pledges of $5,000 or more to sustain the professional dance company and arts community.
    • Provide financial support for the dance company
      Provides financial support through multi-year pledges of $5,000 or more to sustain the professional dance company and arts community.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.48M
Contributions & grants$1.11M75%
Program service revenue$352K24%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$908K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$358K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.32M
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$600K
Net assets$720K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +318.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY BETH CABANA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 20 $49K
board members · 11
  • ABBOTT TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIZABETH MIKESELL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • FLORENCE ADAMSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANCES ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES H ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES P ALLEN — PRESIDENT
  • JIM HORVATH — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY ASKREN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • NANCY CAUSBIE — TREASURER
  • SHERI FREY — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN CAUSBIE-COWGILL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Ballet Together Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Ballet Together.
  • Ballet Tucson Government — Ballet Tucson is identified as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, indicating tax-exempt status under U.S. law.
  • Ballet in the City Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Ballet in the City.
  • Connie Hillman Family Foundation Partner — Named supporter providing a multi-year pledge as part of the Partners in Dance program.
  • Evergreen City Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Evergreen City Ballet.
  • Kansas City Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin has choreographed works for Kansas City Ballet.
  • Oklahoma University Partner — Margaret Mullin has served as a guest instructor for Oklahoma University.
  • Pacific Northwest Ballet Partner — Margaret Mullin was a Soloist dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and has choreographed works for them.
  • Pacific Northwest Ballet School Partner — Margaret Mullin has choreographed works for and served as a guest instructor for Pacific Northwest Ballet School.
  • The School of Ballet Tucson Partner — Margaret Mullin trained at The School of Ballet Tucson on full scholarship and has served as a guest instructor for them.
  • Tucson Dance Medicine Collective Partner — Partner in providing first-class care for professional dancers
  • Tucson Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for performances of The Nutcracker at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall.