Gem Dance and Company
Gem Dance and Company is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36.
Gem Dance and Company at a glance
In short: Gem Dance and Company gave $36 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $36), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $36
- -98.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $36
- -85.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $36
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Gem Dance and Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was to One Shine Youth Center & Divas of Compton ($36).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $36 (2022) to $2K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $36.
*2020: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| to One Shine Youth Center & Divas of Compton Compton, CA | Cash Contributionto supportShine Youth Center | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $53 | $2,002 | $36 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,987 | $15,980 | $14,373 | $2,444 | 10 |
| 2020* | $2,894 | $4,213 | $879 | $204 | 1 |
*2020: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gem Dance and Company's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Benicia Curtis
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Liggins
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Porscha Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gem Dance and Company
How much does Gem Dance and Company give each year?
Gem Dance and Company gave $36 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2K across 10 grants.
What is Gem Dance and Company?
Gem Dance and Company is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX.
Where does Gem Dance and Company operate?
Gem Dance and Company has awarded grants in California, New York, Texas.
What is Gem Dance and Company's EIN?
Gem Dance and Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5169548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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