United Dance Merchants of America
Membership organization to encourage the growth and development of dance.
United Dance Merchants of America at a glance
In short: United Dance Merchants of America gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,500
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $725,860
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Dance Merchants of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Dance Week Foundation ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United Dance Merchants of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $13K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Dance Week Foundation North Venice, FL | General Operations | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $725,860 | $655,382 | $714,286 | $8,500 | 1 | $1,334 |
| 2024 | $766,943 | $843,577 | $842,607 | $9,600 | 1 | $2,331 |
| 2023 | $764,682 | $829,482 | $612,862 | $10,601 | 1 | $1,379 |
| 2022 | $546,515 | $704,262 | $419,751 | $9,600 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $262,004 | $408,134 | $169,765 | $6,179 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $23,635 | $205,943 | $661,398 | $12,500 | 1 | — |
About United Dance Merchants of America
Based on IRS filings
United Dance Merchants of America is a public charity, based in Ocala, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $726K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Dance Merchants of America is led by Michael Geiger, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Geiger
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Koraian
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Naftal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Medico
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McKelvey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Graziano
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Paul Friedwald
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Vickers
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jason Neuwirth (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Renee Stojek (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Jon Koerber (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Staci Hanfler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Debi Barr (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Joshua Olson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Micharl Heines (2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Markowski (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Robyn McLean (2020) — President
- Former: Will Shover (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $62K, to Cathy Graziano (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Dance Merchants of America
How much does United Dance Merchants of America give each year?
United Dance Merchants of America gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is United Dance Merchants of America?
United Dance Merchants of America reported $726K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $655K.
Where does United Dance Merchants of America operate?
United Dance Merchants of America has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts.
What is United Dance Merchants of America's EIN?
United Dance Merchants of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2623246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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