Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy
The debbie allen dance academy is a cultural center committed to making dance a meaningful experience for all individuals. The academy provides professional and rigorous training for young dancers in over twelve forms, artistic development for professional dancers, and youth-focused outreach and education initiatives.
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy at a glance
- Total assets
- $24,365,799
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,094,445
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $106,813
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,706,497
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jaquel Knight Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Chartiable Donation | $20,000 |
| World Arts West San Francisco, CA | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Inc Aurora, CO | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| Actors Fund of America Chicago, IL | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| International Association of Blacks in Dance Silver Spring, MD | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| Dance USA Washington, DC | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| National Dance Education Org Silver Spring, MD | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
| The Dance Resource Center Los Angeles, CA | Chartiable Donation | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,365,799 | $7,094,445 | $5,706,497 | — | — | $106,813 |
| 2023 | $23,056,322 | $5,208,810 | $5,594,893 | — | — | $153,567 |
| 2022 | $24,263,846 | $5,741,932 | $4,708,361 | — | — | $60,102 |
| 2021 | $25,620,452 | $12,139,925 | $2,508,262 | — | — | $101 |
| 2020 | $14,286,976 | $2,472,640 | $2,147,600 | $90,000 | 8 | $5,271 |
About Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Based on IRS filings
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $107K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy is led by Michael Frisby, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Frisby
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Nixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Regina Baffo
Marketing & Coms Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Dina Bartello
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Betsy Borns
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Woroboff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Inna Poncher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Farmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Fonfa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Greig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Weidner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phylicia Rashad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Greig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Haskell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shonda Rhimes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Vinisse Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Barragan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Spanos
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Nixon
Co-Founder & CFO
Executive Director & CFO → Co-Founder & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Belinda Stith
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Powell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mitzi Lizarraga (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Vivian Nixon (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy
How large is Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy?
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy?
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $24.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy operate?
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland.
What is Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy's EIN?
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4831387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Lyrasis
Alpharetta, GA
Lyrasis empowers libraries, archives and museums through content services, open technologies and community-based solutions that expand access to information, preserve cultural heritage, and advance the shared goals of our members and the communities we serve. Collaboratively, we build a future that is inclusive, equitable, accessible and sustainable.
Assets
$96.6M
Grants
5
Total Given
$106K
Danceusa
Washington, DC
Dance/USA supports dance and movement-based artists and organizations through advocacy, research, preservation, training, and fellowships for artistic and social practice. In 2025, its 10 grants totaled $272,800, ranging from $24,800 to $49,600, with recipients across the United States; its artist fellowship program is not currently accepting applications.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
10
Total Given
$273K
Tian Hong Foundation
Cupertino, CA
Assets
$917K
Grants
2
Total Given
$200
The Sita Foundation
Saratoga, CA
The Sita Foundation funds community support, education, hunger relief, medical support, and medical research, with most of its giving in California and smaller amounts in several other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $3 million, with a median of $20,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$9.5M
Grants
11
Total Given
$3.3M
The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc
New York, NY
The Harkness Foundation for Dance supports dance creation, presentation, education, and services to the dance field, primarily in New York City; applicants and fiscal sponsors outside the city are excluded. Awards are typically $1,000–$10,000, though larger grants are possible. It accepts proposals, with one request allowed per calendar year.
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
146
Total Given
$933K
Furthur Foundation
Berkeley, CA
Furthur Foundation supports small organizations working on environmental preservation, social change, community needs, youth, and arts, with a particular focus on the Bay Area but also grants elsewhere. Most grants are $1,000–$5,000; its 2026 awards ranged from $2,000 to $9,000. It accepts written applications for consideration, but the profile does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
26
Total Given
$122K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Debbie Allen Dance Inc Debbie Allen Dance Academy down — hundreds of funders to go?