Dancing Kids Fundraising
Dancing Kids Fundraising is a public charity based in Centennial, Colorado. Formed in 2015, it raises and distributes funds to help offset expenses for dancers, athletes, students, and participants in other activities.
Dancing Kids Fundraising at a glance
In short: Dancing Kids Fundraising gave $174K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,305
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $15,846
- Median grant
- $8,029
- Total assets
- $13,384
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dancing Kids Fundraising
- Contact
Mailing address: 4854 S Tibet St, Centennial, CO 80015
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Website: https://dancingkidsfundraising.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dancing Kids Fundraising funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dance Dimensions ($48K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Colorado (97% of grant dollars) and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2025) to $235K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $174K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Dimensions Longmont, CO | — | $47,636 |
| Michelle Latimer Dance Academy Greenwood Village, CO | — | $37,516 |
| Mpact Dance Academy Aurora, CO | — | $19,406 |
| Colorado State University Cashiers Fort Collins, CO | — | $17,779 |
| Roots Studios Aurora, CO | — | $14,499 |
| Summit Dance Academy Parker, CO | — | $8,029 |
| Sweatshop Dance Denver, CO | — | $7,550 |
| Allanas Academy of Dance Englewood, CO | — | $6,033 |
| Regis Jesuit High School Aurora, CO | — | $5,655 |
| Chaparral High School Poms Parker, CO | — | $5,144 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,384 | $205,231 | $208,019 | $174,305 | 11 |
| 2024 | $18,094 | $251,262 | $240,242 | $235,291 | Total only |
| 2023 | $46,968 | $284,114 | $237,146 | $214,546 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it supports dancers, athletes, students, and participants in various activities by helping offset costs associated with training, equipment, school, travel, tuition, uniforms, tournament fees, and related expenses. Its 2024 filing describes distributing funds raised through program activities to participating dance organizations based on volunteer participation. The organization’s website states that no funds raised will benefit any individual directly.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $174,305. Grants ranged from $5,058 to $47,636, with a median of $8,029. The largest grants listed were $47,636 to DANCE DIMENSIONS in Longmont, Colorado; $37,516 to MICHELLE LATIMER DANCE ACADEMY in Greenwood Village, Colorado; and $19,406 to MPACT DANCE ACADEMY in Aurora, Colorado. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
The organization says it plans fundraising events throughout the year and distributes funds raised through its program activities to participating dance organizations based on volunteer participation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists DENNIS LANDRY as Treasurer, BAILEY HAHN as Secretary, and KENA PETERSON as Vice President.
Dancing Kids Fundraising's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Landry
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Kena Peterson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Bailey Hahn
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Dennis Landry (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dancing Kids Fundraising
How much does Dancing Kids Fundraising give each year?
Dancing Kids Fundraising gave $174K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $235K in grants paid.
What is Dancing Kids Fundraising's typical grant size?
Dancing Kids Fundraising's median grant in 2025 was $8,029, and its average grant was $15,846, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dancing Kids Fundraising give grants?
Dancing Kids Fundraising gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, CO (3 grants) and Parker, CO (2 grants).
Who are Dancing Kids Fundraising's largest grantees?
Dancing Kids Fundraising's largest 2025 grantees include Dance Dimensions ($47,636), Michelle Latimer Dance Academy ($37,516) and Mpact Dance Academy ($19,406), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dancing Kids Fundraising?
Dancing Kids Fundraising reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What does Dancing Kids Fundraising fund?
The organization states that it supports dancers, athletes, students, and participants in various activities by helping offset costs associated with training, equipment, school, travel, tuition, uniforms, tournament fees, and related expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dancing Kids Fundraising?
Dancing Kids Fundraising has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dancingkidsfundraising.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dancing Kids Fundraising's EIN?
Dancing Kids Fundraising's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4246837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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