BearDance
The purpose of the corporation is to be a volunteer charitable organization that provides benevolent and charitable services, fundraisers, community service, volunteerism and education to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
BearDance at a glance
In short: BearDance gave $99K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $24,750
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $93,917
- +29.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who BearDance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catherine of Hope ($45K). Together the top 4 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine of Hope Dallas, TX | — | $45,000 |
| Access & Information Network Dallas, TX | — | $22,500 |
| Greg Dollgener Mem AIDS Fund Dallas, TX | — | $22,500 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | — | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,917 | $125,707 | $104,232 | $99,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $72,442 | $101,774 | $89,490 | — | — |
| 2023 | $60,158 | $104,091 | $79,674 | — | — |
| 2022 | $46,138 | $137,191 | $113,932 | — | — |
About BearDance
Based on IRS filings
BearDance is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Carrollton, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $99K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BearDance is led by Mark Trimble, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Trimble
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ami Sadheh
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Click
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BearDance
How much does BearDance give each year?
BearDance gave $99K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is BearDance's typical grant size?
BearDance's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $24,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does BearDance give grants?
BearDance gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants).
How large is BearDance?
BearDance reported $94K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
What is BearDance?
BearDance is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Carrollton, TX. It holds $94K in total assets as of 2025.
What is BearDance's EIN?
BearDance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1875180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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