Mettler Studios Inc
Mettler Studios Inc is a Form 990-PF private foundation located in Champaign, Illinois. It supports the continuation of Barbara Mettler’s work in creative dance through programming, teaching, preservation of her materials, and grants for Mettler-based dance activities.
Mettler Studios Inc at a glance
In short: Mettler Studios Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,947
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,722
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,635
- Total assets
- $3,544,675
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mettler Studios Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants may use any form they choose, but must explain how they will use the funding and recognize Barbara Mettler’s contribution to their program. The filing names Robert Cochran as the contact for applications and says there are no deadlines. Awards are restricted to dancers using funds to study, teach, or produce performances of dance with the Mettler Method. The website says individuals and organizations wishing to collaborate may request a Grants and Collaboration form.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Cochran
Mailing address: 2101 Windsor Place Suite 2, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 337-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mettler Studios Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Association for Creative Dance ($5K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($74,704), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (67%), Arizona (21%), Vermont (6%), Massachusetts (3%), and New York (1%). The itemized grants also included an individual recipient in Oregon. The organization’s website says it supports programs nationally and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mettler Studios Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $99K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $74,704 |
| International Association for Creative Dance Tucson, AZ | Advance Mettler Method of Dance | $4,960 |
| Dancesequences Inc Oro Valley, AZ | Advance Mettler Method of Dance | $3,635 |
| Windhover Performing Arts Center Rockport, MA | Advance Mettler Method of Dance | $1,648 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,544,675 | $573,665 | $159,990 | $84,947 | 11 | $136,294 | $222,062 |
| 2023 | $3,138,381 | $182,015 | $173,964 | $99,177 | 9 | $149,463 | $145,394 |
| 2022 | $3,126,345 | $3,039,514 | $174,236 | $97,047 | 10 | $124,766 | $75,883 |
| 2021 | $256,227 | $148,044 | $89,017 | $64,058 | 9 | $83,089 | — |
| 2020 | $197,200 | $142,977 | $87,662 | $58,494 | 7 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mettler Studios’ stated mission is to advance the legacy of Barbara Mettler’s work in dance. Its activities include maintaining access to her written, photographed, and filmed work; supporting research on the Mettler Archives; teaching dance based on her principles and materials; supporting projects based on her work; and collaborating with organizations with compatible missions.
The organization’s website describes collaborations that bring Mettler-based creative dance to local communities and populations with limited access to creative dance programming. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity that also includes creative dance programs and classes, preservation of Barbara Mettler’s archives, and the sale or rental of books and recorded materials.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Mettler Studios reported 11 grants totaling $84,947. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $57,142, with a median of $3,635. The listed grant purposes were to advance the Mettler Method of Dance.
The largest grants included $57,142 to an individual recipient in Pennsylvania, $5,481 to an individual recipient in Vermont, $5,180 to an individual recipient in Arizona, and $4,960 to the International Association for Creative Dance in Tucson, Arizona. Other listed recipients included DanceSequences Inc. ($3,635) and Windhover Performing Arts Center ($1,648).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Ann Brehm as president, Carole Marlowe as vice president, Robert Cochran as treasurer, and Shayla Maatuka as secretary. It also lists Karenne Koo as a former board member. The website additionally lists Lynn Gould and Joshua Swift as members-at-large of its board.
Mettler Studios Inc is led by Mary Ann Brehm, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ann Brehm
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cochran
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Carole Marlowe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karenne Koo
Former Board Member
Secretary → Former Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shayla Maatuka
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Robert Cochran (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Mettler Studios Inc
How much does Mettler Studios Inc give each year?
Mettler Studios Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 9 grants.
What is Mettler Studios Inc's typical grant size?
Mettler Studios Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,635, and its average grant was $7,722, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mettler Studios Inc give grants?
Mettler Studios Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (21%) and Vermont (6%).
Does Mettler Studios Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mettler Studios Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance Mettler Method of Dance" (11 grants).
Who are Mettler Studios Inc's largest grantees?
Mettler Studios Inc's largest 2024 grantees include International Association for Creative Dance ($4,960), Dancesequences Inc ($3,635) and Windhover Performing Arts Center ($1,648), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($74,704), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mettler Studios Inc?
Mettler Studios Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $574K.
What does Mettler Studios Inc fund?
Mettler Studios’ stated mission is to advance the legacy of Barbara Mettler’s work in dance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mettler Studios Inc?
The 2024 filing says applicants may use any form they choose, but must explain how they will use the funding and recognize Barbara Mettler’s contribution to their program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mettler Studios Inc's EIN?
Mettler Studios Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0316910. 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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