Dance Ready Inc
Dance Ready Inc is a private foundation based in Powell, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants for dance instruction, and it invites requests for dance lessons or advancement of education in dance.
Dance Ready Inc at a glance
In short: Dance Ready Inc gave $354K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $354,325
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +96.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,948
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $28,483
- -61.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (33 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dance Ready Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact Simone Sodono with a letter requesting funds for dance lessons or advancement of education in dance; requests may include travel. The board of trustees reviews each application individually based on need.
- Contact
Application contact: Simone Sodono
Mailing address: 625 Woods Hollow Way, Powell, OH 43065
Phone: (614) 848-7827
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dance Ready Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Andre Paramonov ($71K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 199 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (36%), Ohio (20%), Arizona (14%), California (9%), and New Jersey (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dance Ready Inc open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 51 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $435K (2021). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Paramonov Coconut Creek, FL | Dance Instruction | $71,250 |
| Peoples Choice Scottsdale, AZ | Dance Instruction | $42,750 |
| Ohio Star Ball Columbus, OH | Dance Instruction | $40,850 |
| Millennium Dancesport Lakeland, FL | Dance Instruction | $34,385 |
| Tommy Radon Cherry Hill, NJ | Dance Instruction | $30,000 |
| Arnold Dancesport Classic Columbus, OH | Dance Instruction | $25,000 |
| Mark Baker Corvallis, OR | Dance Instruction | $15,000 |
| Constitution State Challenge Newtown, PA | Dance Instruction | $11,495 |
| Michael Zumbrum Boca Raton, FL | Dance Instruction | $10,000 |
| Forrest Vance Production Scottsdale, AZ | Dance Instruction | $7,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,483 | $437,877 | $484,006 | $354,325 | 51 | $354,325 |
| 2023 | $74,612 | $504,343 | $503,883 | $424,982 | 26 | $424,982 |
| 2022 | $74,152 | $525,015 | $484,427 | $411,560 | 41 | $411,560 |
| 2021 | $33,564 | $481,575 | $481,655 | $434,982 | 61 | $434,982 |
| 2020 | $33,644 | $200,410 | $239,332 | $186,243 | 20 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants were designated for dance instruction; its application information also mentions requests for dance lessons and advancement of education in dance, which could include travel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $354,325. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $71,250, with a median of $1,600.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $71,250 to Andre Paramonov, $42,750 to Peoples Choice, $40,850 to Ohio Star Ball, $34,385 to Millennium Dancesport, and $30,000 to Tommy Radon. Each was designated for dance instruction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Simone Sodano as president, Brenda Burger as secretary, and William Sparks as vice preside.
Dance Ready Inc is led by Simone Sodano, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Simone Sodano
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda Burger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Sparks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dance Ready Inc
How much does Dance Ready Inc give each year?
Dance Ready Inc gave $354K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 26 grants.
What is Dance Ready Inc's typical grant size?
Dance Ready Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,600, and its average grant was $6,948, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dance Ready Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dance Ready Inc give grants?
Dance Ready Inc's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (20%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Agoura Hills, CA (26 grants), Columbus, OH (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Dance Ready Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Dance Ready Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dance Instruction" (51 grants).
Who are Dance Ready Inc's largest grantees?
Dance Ready Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Andre Paramonov ($71,250), Peoples Choice ($42,750) and Ohio Star Ball ($40,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dance Ready Inc?
Dance Ready Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $438K.
What does Dance Ready Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants were designated for dance instruction; its application information also mentions requests for dance lessons and advancement of education in dance, which could include travel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dance Ready Inc?
The foundation’s filing says to contact Simone Sodono with a letter requesting funds for dance lessons or advancement of education in dance; requests may include travel. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dance Ready Inc's EIN?
Dance Ready Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3691620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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