# Black Girls Dance

Arts education nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60619. EIN 82-1437264. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> At Black Girls Dance, our unwavering commitment is to champion and elevate dancers of color by providing a transformative journey that encompasses training, exposure, and performance opportunities. Rooted in the belief that dance is not only an art form but a powerful avenue for personal growth and empowerment, our mission transcends the stage to impact lives and communities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821437264/202612359349300056/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $612,078 | $398,678 | $386,999 | $360,436 | 3 | 95 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821437264/202612359349300056/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $192,190 | $141,768 | $57,103 | $47,311 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821437264/202302089349200635/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $52,122 | $57,516 | $20,115 | -$3,111 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821437264/202201369349200520/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $310,323 (78%), management $72,152 (18%), fundraising $16,203 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $271,891, program fees $268,710, investment income $8.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +85% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 10 of 106 arts education nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $612,078 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Black Girls Dance's EIN?**

Black Girls Dance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1437264. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Black Girls Dance a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Black Girls Dance in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Black Girls Dance tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Black Girls Dance as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Black Girls Dance do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "At Black Girls Dance, our unwavering commitment is to champion and elevate dancers of color by providing a transformative journey that encompasses training, exposure, and performance opportunities. Rooted in the belief that dance is not only an art form but a powerful avenue for personal growth and empowerment, our mission transcends the stage to impact lives and communities." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Black Girls Dance take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Black Girls Dance reported total revenue of $612,078 and total expenses of $398,678 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.